The delayed phase preference suggests that school should
A) be held in the afternoon and evening.
B) be held year-round.
C) begin later in the morning.
D) begin earlier in the morning.

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The delayed phase preference refers to a natural inclination for adolescents to stay up later and sleep in later. Therefore, beginning school later in the morning would align better with the sleep patterns of teenagers and improve their academic performance and overall health. Options A and B are not practical for most schools, and option D would only exacerbate the problem of sleep deprivation in adolescents.

The Delayed Phase Preference Suggests That School Should