Sleep deprivation affects behavior in different ways and can produce negative consequences. It is important for individuals to get the recommended amount of sleep each night to ensure proper functioni

Sleep deprivation affects behavior in different ways and can produce negative consequences. It is important for individuals to get the recommended amount of sleep each night to ensure proper functioning in daily life. In this assessment, you will develop a podcast transcript on the importance of good sleep hygiene and the negative effects of sleep deprivation on teens.

Imagine you have been asked to be a guest speaker on your local high school’s radio station broadcast to discuss the effects of sleep deprivation on teenagers. 

Create a 700- to 1,050-word transcript for a 3- to 4-minute podcast that describes the following:

• The areas of the brain involved in or affected by sleep
• The importance of healthy sleep hygiene for optimal functioning
• The effects of sleep deprivation on daily functioning
• The possible approaches to ensure quality sleep

References: Podcast assignment must include at least 2 peer-reviewed references, published in the last three years, and all sources of information must be cited and referenced as well. Since this is a podcast script, some these references might be "spoken" by the host or interviewee in the form of them saying something like "According to an 2023 article by [Enter Author(s) Here] et al...". And remember to include a full APA formatted reference section at the end.  Please don't use AI