Chapter 5 - Sleep Deprivation

Question 1

Explain sleep deprivation.

Answer 1

Not getting the amount of sleep you need. Involves partial or total sleep deprivation.

Question 2

Explain partial sleep deprivation.

Answer 2

Having some sleep in a 24-hour period but not getting enough to meet your needs.

Question 3

Explain total sleep deprivation.

Answer 3

Going without sleep for an entire 24-hour period (for either just one night of for several nights).

Question 4

List some psychological effects of total sleep deprivation.

Answer 4

• Significant and uncharacteristic mood changes.
• Difficulties concentrating.
• Short-term memory problems.
• Delusions and hallucinations.

Question 5

List some physiological effects of total sleep deprivation.

Answer 5

• Disorientation.
• Finger tremors.
• Slurred speech.

Question 6

Long-term effects of sleep deprivation?

Answer 6

None.

Although total sleep deprivation for an extended period of time is likely to lead to death.

Question 7

What are some psychological effects of sleep deprivation?

Answer 7

• Cognitive difficulties (Eg. Paying attention, thinking, reasoning, decision-making etc.).
• Mood disturbances (confusion, irritability, sadness).
• Lack of motivation.
• Feeling of fatigue.
• Slowed performance.
• Clumsiness, injuries.

Question 8

What are some physiological effects of sleep deprivation?

Answer 8

• Slowed reflexes.
• Hand tremors.
• Droopy eyelids.
• Headaches.
• Lowered energy levels