Activity for the book My Psychology

My Take: 4.1 Sleep Deprivation

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Question 1

The definition of sleep deprivation includes:

Choice A, getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night for an adult and 8 hours per night for a child.

Choice B, going with fewer than 4 hours a night at least 3 nights a week for a period of 3 months.

Choice C, getting less than the optimal amount of sleep that an individual needs.

Choice D, going 24 or more hours with no sleep.

Question 2

The students in the video you watched reported several different symptoms associated with sleep deprivation. Which of the following was not one of them?

Choice A, symptoms of depression

Choice B, a lack of motivation and focus

Choice C, feeling sluggish

Choice D, getting behind on schoolwork

Question 3

Sleep deprivation can happen in anyone, but its rates tend to be higher in:

Choice A, women and older adults.

Choice B, infants and children.

Choice C, parents of adolescents.

Choice D, younger adults who are new in their careers.

Question 4

Your Take! What are some nonbiological factors that may contribute to sleep deprivation? How can these be effectively addressed?