Behavioral and Developmental Disorders in Children · NCLEX Exam

What are sleep problems in preschool-aged children linked to?

Only physical illness, with no link to a child's behaviour
Better cognitive and behavioural outcomes in the preschool years
Behavioural and cognitive problems linked to poor sleep quality
Largely no impact on a young child's development or behaviour

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Correct answer: Behavioural and cognitive problems linked to poor sleep quality

Research shows that greater sleep quantity/quality in preschoolers correlates with better behavioural and cognitive outcomes; poor sleep contributes to behavioural difficulties.

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