Sleep Deprivation: The Current Scene
Author: Ronald J. Comer
Princeton University
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This video explores research into the sleep patterns and problems of people today and examines the question of how much sleep people need. Research presented in the video suggests that sleep disorders affect the body as well as the mind. The segment also highlights a study of sleep patterns in certain animals and discusses its usefulness for understanding disorders of sleep control in humans.
1. According to the textbook and video, the most common sleep disorder is ______________.
2. According to the video, lack of sleep can result in each of the following, except:
3. According to the video, the drug “modafinil” is used for each of the following, except:
4. Which of the following animals is able to sleep with one-half of its brain at a time?
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