Psychology

Question 1

Napping/microsleep

Answer 1

Involves stage 1,2 and REM

If too long and awake during stage 3,4 they will feel even more tired

microsleep is when you dont notice you falling asleep

Question 2

Caffeine

Answer 2

Reduce amount of deep sleep

Peaks at 30-60 mins

half life 3-5 hours

Question 3

Sleeping pills

Answer 3

Does not interfere with REM sleep

Short acting pill with no addiction potential no side effects

Only prescribed by doctor and limited to one or two nights

After taking dont fly for 8-10 hours

Question 4

Biological clock

Answer 4

sleep/wake homeostatis :
-keeps track of when the need for sleep
-stronger for each hour awake

Circadian rhythm : when we need to sleep and wake

Question 5

Circadian rhythm

Answer 5

Physiological and behavioral functions and processes in the body that have a regular cycle of a day.

Question 6

Circadian Dysrhythmia

Answer 6

Jet lag

Physical and mental stress

Question 7

Desynchronisation

Answer 7

lack of synchrony between body internal and external environments

Factors that affect sleep wake:
-medical conditions
-stress
-sleep environment
-diet and exercise