Sleep deprivation Flashcards
1
Q
What is sleep deprivation?
A
refers to the lack or inadequate quality of sleep or a lack in the quantity of sleep
2
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What is total sleep deprivation?
A
having no sleep over at all over a 24 hour period or longer
3
Q
What is partial sleep deprivation?
A
have an inadequate quantity of sleep or having a bad quality of sleep than what is normally required to function effectively
4
Q
What does sleep quality mean?
A
how well we felt we slept
5
Q
What does sleep quantity mean?
A
amount of time we actually slept for
6
Q
What are the affective effects of partial sleep deprivation?
A
- feelings of fatigue
- irritated or bad mood
- lack of motivation
- activities may seem boring
7
Q
What are the behavioural effects of partial sleep deprivation?
A
- slower performance
- injuries or clumsiness
8
Q
What are the cognitive effects of partial sleep deprivation?
A
- difficulty paying attention
- memory problems
- difficulty thinking and problem solving
9
Q
What are the physiological effects of partial sleep deprivation?
A
- slower reflexes
- hand tremors
- headaches
- lower energy levels
