States of consciousness & Stages of sleep
Naturally occurring altered state of consciousness example
Sleep, daydreaming
A subjective technique used to measure sleep
Sleep diary
Age group that requires the least hours of sleep
Elderly
External cues from the environment that impact sleep
Zeitgeber
Dreaming occurs in this state
REM sleep
EEG also known as
Electroencephalograph
24 hours of sleep deprivation is equivalent to
BAC of 0.10
Proportion of sleep spent in NREM for newborns
50%
Hormone released in response to bright light/blue light
Hypnic jerk is commonly seen in this stage
NREM 1
Technique used to measure REM sleep
Electro-oculograph
EOG
Partial sleep deprivation consists of
Inadequate quality and quantity of sleep
Adolescents
True or False - Body temperature is considered a factor that can influence sleep
False - Room temperature is a factor as it is an external cue (zeitgeber)
Physiological responses are _____ during REM sleep
Increased
DARE stands for
Detect, amplify and record electrical activity
Psychological effects of sleep deprivation
Affective, Behavioural & Cognitive
Proportion of REM sleep declines across the lifespan because
Brain development occurs at a more steady rate
Regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus & melatonin
Circadian rhythm
Commonly observed occur in NREM3
Sleep walking/talking
Example of a physiological effect of sleep deprivation
Headache, Fatigue, Slurred speech, Lack of energy, Increased sensitivity to pain
Individual with ASPD should use bright light therapy at which time of day & why
Evening to delay the release of melatonin & delay onset of sleep