Quantity
How long is the ideal nap?
20-30 minutes
What is microsleep?
It's when one falls asleep for several seconds at a time.
How many stages of sleep are there?
4
How does sleep deprivation affect the amygdala?
over activates the amygdala, the brain's emotional center, making it more reactive to negative stimuli and increasing stress responses.
Why are highschoolers especially greatly affected by quality of sleep?
Academic stress
What does NREM sleep stand for?
Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep
How does sleep deprivation affect the hippocampus, a region of the brain?
impair the hippocampus’ ability to consolidate and store memories, leading to memory difficulties.
How do social media factors affect the quality of sleep?
lack of behavioral control and blue light
What happens during REM sleep?
Breathing and heart rate increases
What is cognitive reappraisal and how is it affected by sleep deprivation?
impair cognitive reappraisal ability (CRA) and increase negative thinking
How does improper sleep habits affect a highschooler's academic performance?
leads to sleep depression and concentration deficits
How long/deep of a sleep should an optimal nap be?
20 minutes
What is sleep inertia?
the feeling of disorientation experienced after waking up from deep sleep.
How does lack of sleep affect one's mental health?
It causes behavior disorders, anxiety, and weaker systems.
What happens when you can’t/don’t go into deep sleep?
Short and long-term health consequences affecting mood and brain ability