cogs 1: midterm two

what does sleep have to do with anxiety?

there is a connection between sleep and anxiety disorder → sleep loss = more anxiety

Which area of the brain was said to be involved in emotional processing and response?

amygdala

Which area below is the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC)?

A

What is said to happen to the brain's ability to regulate anxiety as a result of sleep deprivation?

The mPFC becomes less active, reducing its ability to regulate the more active amygdala.

Reduced non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep was said to be associated with increased anxiety.

True