Dreams
True or False:
We dream in pictures
TRUE
Dreams are mainly visual with very few sounds, movement, taste or smell.
When awake, we think in ideas, when asleep we think in pictures
Disorientation of a person’s biological clock due to travel
Jet Lag
Our internal clock and actual clock are mismatched
The only mammal that delays sleep
Humans!
According to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers need this recommended amount of sleep per night
8.5 -10 Hours
While vacationing in upstate NY, this animal got into a house while I was sleeping and I did not wake up
Bat
The approximate number of hours we dream each night
2
We do not remember most of our dreams
•When we’re stressed or anxious, we’re more likely to have frightening dreams
The hormone that helps to control your sleep and wake cycle
Melatonin
Released by the pineal gland, melatonin helps you feel sleepy. It does not help you stay asleep.
Adding this to your daily routine makes it easier to fall asleep, contributes to better quality sleep and helps to reduce stress & anxiety
Exercise!
It is recommended to avoid consuming this stimulant after 2:00pm in order to get a good night’s sleep
Caffeine
The name of a short, afternoon nap that occurs in many towns in European countries such as Spain, Greece, Italy, etc.
Siesta!
Around 1:30- 4:00pm
Some kids go to school from 9:00-2:00 and go back to school from 4:00- 6:00pm
Which stage of sleep do most of our dreams occur?
REM (Rapid Eye Movement)
The natural body rhythm that regulates sleepiness & wakefulness
Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Rhythm and Homeostasis work together to regulate when you are awake and asleep
People who do not get enough sleep generally consume more ________ because the body is looking for energy. It is considered a unit of measure.
Calories
A disorder that is influenced by changing patterns of light and darkness that occur with the start of winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Depression
The most popular sleep position is
Side or Fetal
Some people have supposedly learned to assume control of their dreams. During this process they can travel back in time or direct themselves to fly!
Lucid or conscious dreaming
The number of stages in a sleep cycle
Five
Your brain is actually active while you are sleeping. It performs many beneficial functions such as . . .
Restores information
Refuels energy levels
Recovers & Repairs
Preserves important memories
What percent of US teens report experiencing sleep deprivation?
70%
Sleep Deprivations can results in . . .
higher risk for depression and anxiety
higher emotional distress
changes in appetite, metabolism and possible weight gain
higher risk of sport injury
Poorer test scores and reduced academic performance.
The Greek God of sleep is Hypnos. What does “hypnic jerk” mean?
Sleep twitch, jumping up startled after falling alseep
Which 3 emotions are most experienced during dreams?
(Hint: Think Inside Out characters)
Anger, Fear & Sadness
Dreams may help us process our emotions
On average, a typical sleep cycle lasts for ____ minutes
90mins
Bed @ 10, up @ 7:00 give you 9 hours of sleep
Bed @ 11, up at 6:30 give you 7 ½ hours of sleep
Bed @12, up at 7:30 give you 7 ½ hours of sleep
Bed at 11:30, up @ 7:00 give you 7 ½ hours
This part of the brain becomes quiet during sleep allowing us to tune out the outside world
Thalamus
It’s above your brainstem in the middle of your brain
Fill in the blank: Adequate sleep could greatly improve teenager’s ________ health
Mental
Total body relaxation results in something called nocturnal dipping of _______. This can drop 5 - 7 points with a good night’s sleep
Blood Pressure