Question

question 6 of 10
how does lack of sleep affect risk of injury?
a. it interferes with judgment
b. it interferes with hearing
c. it causes illness
d. it causes distractions

Explanation:

To determine how lack of sleep affects the risk of injury, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Lack of sleep can impair cognitive functions, including judgment. Poor judgment can lead to making unsafe decisions, thus increasing the risk of injury. This is a valid connection.
• Option B: Lack of sleep does not directly interfere with hearing. Hearing issues are more related to auditory system problems, not sleep deprivation.
• Option C: While lack of sleep can weaken the immune system over time and make one more susceptible to illness, this is not directly related to the risk of injury.
• Option D: Lack of sleep causes fatigue and reduced focus, but "causes distractions" is not the primary way it increases injury risk. Distractions are more external or related to other factors, while sleep deprivation affects internal cognitive and physical abilities like judgment and reaction time.

So, the correct option is A as it directly links lack of sleep (impaired judgment) to increased injury risk.

Answer:

A. It interferes with judgment