When your little sister, who is a university freshman, comes home to visit, she sleeps all weekend. Why? She has accumulated ____.

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The fact that the little sister is sleeping all weekend suggests that she is trying to catch up on sleep that she missed out on during the week. This is indicative of a sleep debt, which is the accumulated amount of sleep that an individual needs but doesn't get. This can be due to a variety of reasons such as work, school, or social activities. Therefore, choice (A) is the best answer. The other choices are not supported by the information given in the scenario.

When Your Little Sister, Who Is a University Freshman, Comes