Psych Test 3 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why sleep?
A
Memory; gathering all you learned
Growth; cell repair & maintenance
Healing
Evolutionary
2
Q
Teens should be getting __ hours of sleep
A
9
3
Q
characteristics of teen sleep
A
later sleep-wake cycle
shorter sleep duration
Decrease in NREM sleep
More irregular sleep patterns
4
Q
Factors influencing these changes
A
Biological
Social
5
Q
Problems with tired teens
A
Decreased motivation
Substance use/abuse
Obesity
Slower reaction times
Academic problems
More illness
Difficulty controlling emotions
-higher depression rates
-more irritability
-less tolerance for frustration
6
Q
World record holder Randy Gardener for not sleeping was ___ days
A
11
7
Q
when you fall asleep and wake up really quick (head bob in class)
A
microsleep
