Adolescence Flashcards
What changes dramatically during adolescence
Our sleep patterns
How much sleep do adolescents require and how much are they getting?
Require 9 hours and getting much less than 8
What type of sleep problems do adolescents have?(2)
Trouble falling asleep and difficulty waking up
What do sleep problems cause
Sleep debt
What do psychologists believe teenagers have a delayed release of?
Sleep hormone (melatonin)
What is adolescents falling to sleep later known as?
Delayed sleep phase onset
What does delayed sleep phase onset contribute to?
Sleep-wake cycle shift
What is the effectiveness of melatonin dependant on?(2)
How much natural sunlight the teen is exposed to and their screen time
Name 3 psychological or social factors that can impact adolescent sleep cycles
- mental health issues
- gaming
- part time job
