Sleep Deprivation

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Sleep Deprivation?

Question: I am taking Psychology class and have to do a report on Sleep Deprivation. How do I define sleep Deprivation?

Answer: Sleep Deprivation: The collective negative effects, physically, mentally, and emotionally, resulting from achieving fewer hours of deep sleep than that which is required by one's body and mind for optimal functioning. This minimum requirement varies by person, activity level, nutrition, etc...




Sleep deprivation?

Question: Have any of you ever suffered from extreme sleep deprivation? If so tell me what it was like. What are the long term effects from not getting enough sleep? I am a college student and am just realizing that i need a lot more sleep. hmm im more refering to going long periods of time (months) with very little sleep (4 or so hours daily). Or going days with very little sleep.

Answer: long term sleep deprivation side effects: feeling high or drunk tired - duh =] confused unable to consentrate bored with enjoyable activities or other things lazy over hungry not hungry at all >>>>depends on who you are try to sleep more.




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