Lilly's 12-year-old son used to get out of bed easily and early on school days, but lately he has been hard to wake. While reading a parenting book, Lilly came across the theory of "delayed phase of preference," in which sleep patterns shift when young people start to go through puberty. In this example, a theory helped Lilly _____.
A) design an experiment
B) change her own behavior
C) generate a discovery
D) gain practical guidance

Question

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The theory of "delayed phase of preference" provided practical guidance for Lilly to understand her son's changing sleep patterns and why he is harder to wake up in the morning. It helped her gain insight and potentially make adjustments to her son's sleep schedule to accommodate his changing needs.

Lilly's 12-Year-Old Son Used to Get Out of Bed Easily