Sleep Across the Life Span (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What role does sleep play in memory according to the note?
What role does sleep play in memory according to the note?
Processes & consolidates daily info
What accuracy level do wearable devices achieve vs polysomnography for sleep stage estimation?
What accuracy level do wearable devices achieve vs polysomnography for sleep stage estimation?
Approximately 70%
What percentage of newborn sleep is REM sleep?
What percentage of newborn sleep is REM sleep?
50%
By which life stage has REM sleep undergone its greatest decline from birth?
By which life stage has REM sleep undergone its greatest decline from birth?
Toddler (1-2 years)
What causes adolescents to prefer later bedtimes?
What causes adolescents to prefer later bedtimes?
Melatonin release delayed 1-2 hours
What happens to N3 sleep in older adults (≥65 years)?
What happens to N3 sleep in older adults (≥65 years)?
May not occur at all
How many hours of sleep per day are recommended for adolescents (14-17 years)?
How many hours of sleep per day are recommended for adolescents (14-17 years)?
8-10 hours
How do newborn circadian rhythms differ from infant circadian rhythms?
How do newborn circadian rhythms differ from infant circadian rhythms?
Newborns lack pattern; infants develop
What is a systematic error in sleep research?
What is a systematic error in sleep research?
Consistent deviation from true value
What is the difference in REM sleep % between newborns and school-age children?
What is the difference in REM sleep % between newborns and school-age children?
Newborns 50%; school-age 20%