Don't Deprive Yourself of this Sleep Deprivation Quiz!

If a person has been deprived of sleep for several days, they will experience higher ______ during their first night of sleep.

Which of the following can be a consequence of chronic sleep deprivation? (2)

Which of the following factors can contribute to sleep deprivation? (2)

What is the term for a sudden, brief loss of muscle tone or strength during wakefulness, often triggered by strong emotions?

Sleep apnea

Narcolepsy

Insomnia

Restless legs syndrome

Sleep-deprivation causes high ______ and low ______ which can contribute to weight gain.

What is the term for the feeling of being unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up?

Sleep paralysis

Sleepwalking

Night terrors

Sleep talking

Which pair are important sleep-deprivation case studies?

Sleep-deprived drivers & Jack Skelliington

Sleep-deprived bankers & Carter Dundee

Sleep-deprived students & Randy Gardner

Sleep-deprived artists & John Pinel

Barnes & The Zzzz's

Which of the following are symptoms of sleep deprivation? (2)

Which of the following is NOT an issue when it comes to mood and sleep deprivation?

Which best describes the pineal gland?

It is a large gland behind the occipital lobe that regulates REM sleep.

It is a small diamond shaped gland in the cerebellum that helps regulate cortisol levels.

It is located deep in the brain and releases melatonin to regulate circadian rhythm.

It transmits brain waves responsible for slow-wave sleep.

Which of the following is true?

Infants (4 -11 months) need 16 to 18 hours of sleep a day.

Adults (18 - 64) need 3 to 4 hours of sleep a day.

Teens (14 - 17) need 12 - 14 hours of sleep per day.

Newborns (0 - 3 months) need 14 to 17 hours of sleep per day.

Older adults (65+) need 5-7 hours of sleep per day.

A full time student needs 123456789 hours of sleep a night

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