Improving Sleep–Wake Patterns and Mental Wellbeing (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What occurs in completely blind people with no light perception?
What occurs in completely blind people with no light perception?
Free-running circadian rhythm >24 hrs
How does synthetic melatonin help blind individuals with circadian rhythm sleep disorders?
How does synthetic melatonin help blind individuals with circadian rhythm sleep disorders?
Acts as sleep cue to align sleep-wake
What are the three pillars of health?
What are the three pillars of health?
Diet, exercise, sleep quality/quantity
What are zeitgebers?
What are zeitgebers?
Environmental cues regulating circadian
What happens to melatonin when the amount of light detected increases?
What happens to melatonin when the amount of light detected increases?
Melatonin production is suppressed
How does blue light most powerfully influence the circadian rhythm?
How does blue light most powerfully influence the circadian rhythm?
Through powerful melatonin inhibition
When should healthy people expose themselves to natural daylight?
When should healthy people expose themselves to natural daylight?
Morning and throughout the day
What is the ideal room temperature for sleep onset?
What is the ideal room temperature for sleep onset?
19-21°C
When does sleep onset occur in relation to body temperature?
When does sleep onset occur in relation to body temperature?
When core temp at greatest rate decline
What happens if meals are eaten within 3-4 hours of sleep onset?
What happens if meals are eaten within 3-4 hours of sleep onset?
Negatively affects sleep quality