Describe at least three types of sleep difficulties and explain the possible physical, social, occupational, and mental health consequences

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Sleep difficulties include problems falling asleep, problems staying asleep, waking up too early in the morning, and feeling fatigue upon awakening (non-restorative sleep). Insomnia can result in problems such as daytime sleepiness, impaired work or school performance, and cognitive impairments such as difficulties with attention, concentration, and memory. People with insomnia also have symptoms of depression and anxiety, increased risk for medical illness, poorer immune functioning, and greater risk of automobile accidents.

Psychology

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According to the ________________ theory of emotion, "we feel sorry because we cry, angry because we strike, [and] afraid because we tremble."

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Psychology

Developmental psychologists are interested in changes in behavior that occur from

a. conception to death (the womb to the tomb). b. birth to adolescence (infant to teen). c. birth to adulthood (child to grown-up). d. conception to senescence.

Psychology

One likely candidate for a "migraine generator" is the a. locus coeruleus

b. substantia nigra. c. raphe nuclei. d. periaqueductal gray.

Psychology

The Holly dilemma is used to assess ____________________ skills in children

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Psychology