Sleep Cycle

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  • Created on: 21-09-19 17:32
how many stages of sleep are there
there are several stages to sleep – measured objectively by an EEG machine (measures brain activity)
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when does dreaming take place
dreaming takes place in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep – about five times each night.
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what happens during REM sleep
during REM sleep there is a sensory blockade – no incoming info from our senses
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what is movement inhibition
movement inhibition – our body is paralysed and we can’t move
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how many times does REM occur
REM sleep happens around 4 or 5 times a night . REM sleep happens regularly throughout a night’s sleep, and happens regularly night after night.
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where does sleep problems arise
problems with sleep can arise from psychological problems, or physiological problems
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example of a psychological sleep problem
insomnia. Insomnia is usually due to stress, worry, and lack of relaxation
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One example of a physiological sleep problem
snoring. This is physiological because it is to do with breathing which is to do with the body
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when does dreaming take place

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what happens during REM sleep

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