Why does my iPod exit apps by itself and go to the Home Screen?

I have a black 4th generation iPod Touch with iOS 5.0.1. I haven't dropped it, spilled liquids on it, etc. I've never jailbroken it. Sometimes when I am running an app, the iPod exits the app and goes to the Home Screen by itself, without me pressing the Home Button. Anyone know why this is and how I can fix the problem?

Try the standard fixes:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup. See:                                 
iOS: How to back up                                                                
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.             
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                      

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