About sleep, Only two pages, psychology homework help

Question description

 Paper must be about 2 complete
double spaced pages (MLA style)+ cover page) in length and no longer than 2 ¼ pages in length. Below are
the directions. (((please this professor very precise in grammar, I want perfect grammar))). Please note that I will put it in Turnitin so make sure that there is no plagiarism 

Each student will be required to choose a psychological concept or topic from
what we have covered in class (either from chapter assignments or from class
discussions). First, you must provide a clear summary of the topic, including a
brief description (in your OWN words) of what psychologists and researchers
have learned relevant to the topic. You must think critically about what we do
and do not know about the topic based on the research found in the text or
reviewed in class. You may choose to have additional references for this
portion of your paper, but they are not required. Then, discuss how it relates
to a real-world topic of your choosing. NOTE: the real-world topic and psychological
concept you choose must relate directly to the course. If the connection to the
course seems unclear, make it clear in your paper. That is, you must write
about something in the news or something you or a friend have experienced that
directly relates to something in class. You must describe HOW it relates. Give
many clear examples illustrating the connection. Basically, and most
importantly, show me that you have thought critically about it. Don’t just
summarize the issue. Tell me how it is related to something you find
interesting.

To summarize, here are the instructions on writing a satisfactory final paper:

1. topic will be (sleep)( I will put the note of the topic in the end of this end of question  from what we have covered in class either from chapter assignments, Taking
Sides articles, or class discussions. Explain why it interests you.
2. The topic you choose must relate directly to the course. If the connection
to the course seems unclear, make it clear in your paper.
3. Clearly describe the psychological topic you are addressing and provide a
brief description of what psychologists have learned about this topic.
4. Relate the topic to a few examples in your own life, the lives of others,
and/or an issue that relates to society in general (e.g., something in the
news)………………………
SLEEP

Measuring Sleep— Polysomnograph —Contains the Following Assessment Systems

  Electroencephalograph (EEG)—measures brain activity
  Electromyograph (EMG)— muscle tension
  Electrocardiograph
(EKG)—heart activity
  Electrooculograph (EOG)—eye movement

Stages of Consciousness

Beta(alert) > Alpha (relaxed
but conscious) > Light Sleep
> Delta (or Slow-Wave; deep sleep; eliminates all previous dreaming);
> Rapid Eye Movement (or
REM; unconscious but appears alert on polysomnograph; dreaming occurs
here) > Delta and REM cyclically repeat throughout the
sleep period in cycles of 90 to 100 minutes.
Functions of Sleep

Deprivation of
sleep in general has no long-term, significant effects but—short-term–does
lead to attention problems, forgetfulness, and impaired performance.

REM sleep provides assimilation of
emotions; REM sleep deprivation prevents assimilation.
Dreaming

Zygmunt Piotrowski’s Model for Interpreting Dreams—“It’s the verb (what’s happening) not the
noun (who’s doing it) that is important.”

Insomnia

Iatrogenic Cause—physician induced disorder—sleeping pills
cause REM rebound and weaken
the brain’s capability to put you to sleep.

Treatments—Situational
inducement, “Act as if”, keep regular hours, no lose method.

Sleep Deprivation Versus Depression

Distinguishing Sleep Deprivation Versus Depression
The Problems with Caffeine
“Power” Naps, Regular Sleep, and
Maintaining Healthy Cortical Arousal
Requirements for Good Mental Health–Sleep,
Nutrition, Friends, and Exercise.