Activity for the book
My Psychology
My Take: 4.1 Sleep Deprivation
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My Take
video and then answer the questions.
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Question 1
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
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going with fewer than 4 hours a night at least 3 nights a week for a period of 3 months.
Choice
C
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getting less than the optimal amount of sleep that an individual needs.
Choice
D
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going 24 or more hours with no sleep.
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Question 2
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
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getting behind on schoolwork
Choice
B
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symptoms of depression
Choice
C
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feeling sluggish
Choice
D
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a lack of motivation and focus
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Question 3
3
Approximately
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percent of adults get too little sleep in the average night.
Choice
A
,
35
Choice
B
,
21
Choice
C
,
12
Choice
D
,
44
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Question 4
4
Your Take!
What are some nonbiological factors that may contribute to sleep deprivation? How can these be effectively addressed?
Question 4
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