Sleep Flashcards
Core sleep occurs at what part of sleep
First 5 hours
Half of core sleep comprises of whta?
REM
whata 2 stages are found in core sleep
stages 3 + 4
Optional sleep occurs after whata time period
5 hours
what stage is optional sleep mostly in
stages 1 + 2
as we get older, what happens to our REM + non REM
decreases
reduction in total sleep time
at what age does the majority of sleep is lost
Age 40
what are parasomnias
sleep disorders
What are 3 ways of measuring sleep
Movements during sleep
EEG output
Dream content
within REM sleep, by how much longer + move vividty is REM compared to normal stages of sleep
6x
insomnia affects what % of the populataion
30%
Delayed sleep onset
Disturbed sleep
early morning wakings
What are these characteristics of
Insomnia
Treatment of insomnia (3)
Hynotic drugs
sleep eduction
sleep hygiene
narcolepsy affects what % of population
0.02 - 0.05%
3 Features of narcolepsy
sleep attacks
Cataplexy (paralysis of muscles)
Hallucinataions
