Chapter 7 Flashcards
(8 cards)
Sleep Deprivation
a state caused by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep
Sleep quantity
refers to the amount of sleep usually measured objectively in terms of total time spent asleep
Sleep quality
refers to how well we feel we have slept – which is typically
assessed subjectively using self-report measures
Partial sleep deprivation
involves having less sleep (either quantity or quality) than what is normally required
Affective effects of partial sleep deprivation
changes in emotions and emotional responses from sleep deprivation
Behavioural effects of partial sleep deprivation
observable changes in actions and the ability to control actions that arise from sleep deprivation
Cognitive effects of partial sleep deprivation
changes in mental processes that arise from sleep deprivation