Improving Sleep–Wake Patterns and Mental Wellbeing (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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Primary environmental signal for sleep-wake cycle regulation
Primary environmental signal for sleep-wake cycle regulation
Light exposure to the eyes
Circadian rhythm desynchrony
Circadian rhythm desynchrony
Sleep-wake patterns don't align with external environmental cues
Free-running circadian rhythm duration in blind individuals
Free-running circadian rhythm duration in blind individuals
Exceeds 24 hours
Three pillars of health
Three pillars of health
Healthy diet, regular exercise, appropriate sleep quality/quantity
Sleep hygiene definition
Sleep hygiene definition
Sleep behaviours & environmental conditions beneficial for sleep
Zeitgebers definition
Zeitgebers definition
Environmental cues that synchronise body's circadian rhythm
Primary zeitgeber for human circadian rhythm
Primary zeitgeber for human circadian rhythm
Daylight
Blue light's main effect on circadian rhythm
Blue light's main effect on circadian rhythm
Powerful inhibition of melatonin
Ideal room temperature for sleep onset
Ideal room temperature for sleep onset
19-21°C
Ideal skin/bed microclimate temperature during sleep
Ideal skin/bed microclimate temperature during sleep
31-35°C