Endogenous Pacemakers + Exogenous Zeigtbers A03 Flashcards
Ethics - DeCoursery study lim
Animal studies
Chipmunks exposed to harm and risk when returned to natural habitat.
To what extent was it worth it to conduct study
Moreover generalisability
Exo strength
Age related insomnia
Exogenous factors may be more responsible for changes in sleep patterns amongst older people. Bernadette et al found managements of insomnia was improves if elderly people were generally more active and had more exposure to natural light
Endogenous strength sad
Use of melatonin in SAD which contribute to disorder
Perhaps due to melatonin factor as pineal gland releases it in night until there is an increase in light, winter = lack of light so more melatonin which can effect serotonin production linking to
Real life application - babies
Expose baby to light in day if u want them to sleep at night. Adjust feeding times and bed times can help mums struggling with babies awake in night