Chapter 5-prof Flashcards
Why do we only sleep 24 hours?
Because of daylight
What do shift workers do with sleep?
some nurses for ex will suffer from disorders (high risk)
What about jet lag? some solutions?
Cross time zones=body not used to it
Solution: follow local time, sleeping pills (NOT REALLY bc we need to obtain full natural sleep->REM)
How many hours of sleep do we need?
Us: about 8h30
What is the main brain wave pattern?
Theta waves
Example of alpha waves?
Watching tv and falling asleep
Example of stage 1?
Become colder, flashes across the eyes, head bops
At what stage does the body take care of itself?
Stage 4: cellular repair (no more injury), growth, fight off
Are people paralyzed during sleep?
Yes, in stage 4 ALSO its very difficult be awaken
At what stage do people sleepwalk or have night terror?
Stage 4, ALSO its weird because we should be paralyzed
Where do we have high level of brain activity?
REM! less it’s stage 4 (delta waves)
Do dreams occur in real time?
Yes
Where do nightmare occur?
Stage 5
Who is Kenneth Parks?
Killed parents in laws, NC(criminally)RMD
What are gender differences and cultural differences in our dreams?
1) - Males tend to dream more about other males, more about aggression, sex, tools, cars
- females tend to dream more equally, people they know, personal appearance concerns, families, being at home, being a victim of aggression
2) Significantly more aggressive dreams in Americans than Dutch
