effects of partial sleep deprivation

Question 1

affective functioning

Answer 1

refers to emotional processes and regulation.

mood changes and irritability.

emotional regulation and reactivity.
responses may be amplified, quick, and out of proportion.

lack of empathy

Question 2

behavioural functioning

Answer 2

refers to actions and responses in an individual’s behavior.

Excessive sleepiness when awake.

Fatigue, lack of energy

Slower than normal reaction times = make more mistakes.

microsleeps

Question 3

cognitive functioning

Answer 3

refers to mental processes involved in thinking, learning, and problem-solving.

affect attention & reduce alertness.

difficulty making decisions, and poor problem-solving

attention-related errors, especially during repetitive tasks.

Question 4

Microsleeps:

Answer 4

brief lapses into sleep that can occur during the day due to sleep deprivation

Question 5

Sleep Inertia

Answer 5

temporary period of reduced alertness and impaired performance that occurs immediately after awakening.