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Pierre is having trouble getting to sleep at night. Which practice is a way to improve his problem?

A
watching calming TV before bed
B
getting out in the sunshine each morning
C
eating before bed to prevent hunger
D
going to bed at different times each night
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The average adult needs about 8 hours of sleep each night. When should teens go to bed relative to adults if they wake up at the same time?

A
1 to 2 hours earlier
B
20 to 30 minutes earlier
C
20 to 30 minutes later
D
1 to 2 hours later
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Susan gets sick often and misses school as a result. Which habit should she adopt?

A
using deodorant every day
B
brushing her hair more often
C
cleaning the dishes less often
D
washing her hands more often
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A teen is thinking about going tanning because all her friends say that she looks less attractive without a tan. Her aunt tells her about a cancerous mole she had removed.If the teen decides against tanning, which cultural influence was most important to her?

A
elders
B
gender roles
C
peer pressure
D
religious doctrine
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Which is a long-term effect of sleep deprivation?

A
weak immune system
B
trouble concentrating
C
impaired motor skills
D
difficulty staying awake
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Which practice is part of environmental hygiene?

A
trimming nails
B
brushing teeth
C
washing hands
D
cleaning up spills
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The average teen gets two to three hours less sleep each night than the recommended amount.Which is a possible outcome from this sleep shortage?

A
fewer arguments
B
more car accidents
C
increased immunity
D
lower stress levels
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Which statement describes peer pressure?

A
A teen lets her friends give her used makeup even though she is worried about passing germs.
B
A teen decides not to drink alcohol at a party even though she sees other people drinking.
C
A teen lets his friends know how much their support means to him even though he does not have to.
D
A teen decides to go to a party and makes some new friends there even though he did not think he would.
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Janell sees an advertisement for a new skin-care product. Which question should she ask herself about the product?

A
Is the product popular?
B
Is the ad visually compelling?
C
Could the company have a bias?
D
Do the health claims appeal to me?
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Extended exposure to certain sounds can be harmful. Which sound may damage hearing?

A
refrigerator running (40 decibels)
B
vacuum cleaner running (70 decibels)
C
hair dryer blowing (80 decibels)
D
shotgun firing (145 decibels)

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