Chapter 7.1: Sleep and Dreams Mr. McCormick Psychology
Do-Now: (Discussion) Reflect upon your sleep behavior: What types of things do you dream about? Have you ever experienced sleepwalking? Have you ever talked in your sleep?
Sleep Apnea Symptoms: Causes: Trouble breathing during sleep Enlarged tonsils Obesity Recurring infection
Narcolepsy Symptoms: Causes: Characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks Causes: Neurological Much is still unknown
Insomnia Symptoms: Causes: Failure to sleep Anxiety Depression Alcohol abuse Drug abuse
Nightmares/Night Terrors Symptoms: Unpleasant dreams during REM sleep Screaming/panic during Stage IV. sleep Causes: Sleep Deprivation/Fatigue Stress/Anxiety Fever (children) Intense stimulation of the parts of the brain associated with emotional reactions during REM sleep
Sleepwalking/Sleep Talking Symptoms: Walking/talking while asleep Causes: Stress Fatigue Sedative medications Heredity Extensive Stage 4 sleep
Homework Read Chapter 7.1 “Sleep and Dreams” Pgs. 183-190 Complete Guided Reading Activity 7-1 #s 1-10