Module 2, Sleep stress and self -regulation.

Question 1

How does stress manigest

Answer 1

Physical, Psychological and Physiological

Question 2

Which graph demonstrated theory shows the relationship and effects of stress and what are the two types?

Answer 2

Inverted U THeory
Adaptive and Problematic

Question 3

What are two effects of Problematic stress

Answer 3

Strong anxiety and Impaired performance

Question 4

What are two effects of adaptive stress?

Answer 4

Increased attention and interest

Question 5

Name 3 of the 5 factors for entering a flow state

Answer 5

intrinsically rewarding
clear goals
a sense of progress
task needs clear and immediate feedback
challenge must match the skill of the person,

Question 6

What happens in the brain when you enter flow?
(clue: two regions)

Answer 6

The Neocortex ramps up
The pre-frontal cortex activity is reduced

Question 7

Define sleep

Answer 7

A state of mind and body in which we experience altered or reduced consciousness.

Question 8

Name 3 neuro-behavioural effects that can result from poor sleep

Answer 8

attention lapses
slowed working memory
reduced cognitive throughput
depressed mood
perseveration of through (rumination)

Question 9

What are 3 adverse effects on bodily health from poor sleep?

Answer 9

Endocrine Functions
Metabolic
Inflammatory responses

Question 10

What the two separate states of sleep?

Answer 10

REM (Rapid Eye Movement)
Non- REM

Question 11

How long are typical sleep cycles?

Answer 11

90min

Question 12

What happens in brain activity during deep sleep?

Answer 12

it becomes increasingly synchronous ( most unconsciouness)

Question 13

Name 3 functions of sleep?

Answer 13

drives cellular growth and repair
clears toxins
supports immune system
supports metabolic health

Question 14

What are the 3 levels of self-regulation?

Answer 14

Behavioural
Cognitive
Emotional

Question 15

Name the 3 parts of the HPA axis

Answer 15

Adrenal Gland
Hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland

Question 16

What and where is the adrenal gland

Answer 16

It’s an endocrine gland that produces hormones that regulate bodily functions.
It’s above the kidney

Question 17

What specific hormone does the adrenal gland Produce and what does it do?

Answer 17

Cortisol. A major mediator of the stress response.

Question 18

Where is the hypothalamus?

Answer 18

It is located near the brain base, below the thalamus.

Question 19

What does the hypothalamus do?

Answer 19

Controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and links the endocrine system to the nervous system.

Question 20

What is the pituitary gland and what are it’s two parts?

Answer 20

It’s a pea-sized gland that has a major role in growth development and controls the function of the other endocrine glands.
(anterior and posterior)

Question 21

What is the first step in the stress response?

Answer 21

The hypothalamus releases CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone)

Question 22

what is the 2nd step in the stress response?

Answer 22

CRH stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary.

Question 23

3rd step in the stress response?

Answer 23

The glucocorticoid hormone cortisol is secreted from the adrenal gland.

Question 24

Step 4 of stress response?

Answer 24

Once threat is deemed minimal and, cortiosol inhibits the loop through negative feedback.
High level of Cortisol stops more CRCH from being released.

Question 25

What are the 4 Psychological Factors that influence stress?

Answer 25

Behaviour
Thoughts
Bodily Sensations
Feelings

Question 26

Name 3 factors that can increase stress?

Answer 26

Early trauma
Discrimination
Bullying
Poverty
Social Isolation

Question 27

What are circadian rhythms?

Answer 27

A naturally occurring process that form your biological clock. They regulate your sleep walk cycle, energy and brainwaves.