When questioned by her parents about her pattern of late-night activity followed by oversleeping, Meadow might correctly attribute her rest-activity cycle to the fact that she is a:

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The most accurate explanation for Meadow's pattern of activity is that she is a 25-hour person living in a 24-hour world. This suggests that her internal clock is slightly slower than the 24-hour day/night cycle we follow in society, which causes her to have a later sleep-wake cycle. This is known as a circadian rhythm disorder, and it can be treated with various strategies such as light therapy and gradually shifting sleep schedules.

When Questioned by Her Parents About Her Pattern of Late-Night