Question

how did the student featured in the interview describe her mental and emotional state during her first two years of college when she was getting only 3 to 5 hours of sleep per night? view available hint(s) she reported feeling irritable and anxious most of the time. she reported feeling happy to have her mother and her friends to socialize with. she reported feeling ill after late nights spent drinking with friends. she reported feeling highly focused and able to complete all her schoolwork.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Chronic sleep deprivation (3 - 5 hours) often leads to irritability and anxiety, which is a common psychological effect.
• Option 2: Socializing happiness doesn't relate to sleep deprivation's mental state.
• Option 3: The question is about sleep deprivation, not drinking - related illness.
• Option 4: Sleep deprivation impairs focus, so being highly focused is unlikely.

Answer:

A. She reported feeling irritable and anxious most of the time.