Outline the physiological and psychological consequences of sleep deprivation

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Sleep deprivation is associated with a number of psychological and physiological consequences. Psychological consequences include difficulty studying, irritability, fatigue, lowered productivity, and slowed reaction times. Further, sleep deprivation can decrease our ability to learn and remember. Sleep deprivation can also be associated with depression. Sleep deprivation also weakens our immune system, making us more likely to become ill. Sleep deprivation is also associated with hypertension, memory loss, and obesity.

Psychology

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Psychology

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a. ?It creates fewer withdrawal symptoms and a less intense high. b. ?It creates neither a physical, nor a psychological dependence. c. ?It creates dependence, but leads to no other negative effects for the user. d. ?It does not lead to increased tolerance and therefore leaves a larger margin of safety.

Psychology

When a persuasive message involves careful consideration of the arguments, this process is called:

a. central route b. peripheral route c. cognitive route d. heuristic e. good

Psychology