Quiz 4

School violence, health related social issues, sleep

Health related social issues

Includes public safety, public services, and education

Impacts the health and well-being of a group of people.

ex. homelessness, food insecurity, access to healthcare, violence prevention and treatment, animal shelters, financial aid, underage drinking, substance abuse

How many hours of sleep do teens need?

8-10 hours

Sleep deprivation

Can impacts the development of the frontal love

Teens who do not get enough sleep are more likely to engage in risky behaviors

Screen time can contribute to sleeping problems

Sleep: Physical Health

Sleep activates the immune system, helps regulate hormones, and allows muscles/tissues to recover

Sleep: Intellectual Health

Sleep benefits and promotes attention, memory, and analytical thought

Sleep: Mental/Emotional Health

Quality sleep is associated with enhancing overall mood, preventing irritability, and decreasing the risk for depression

What is the forgetting curve?

You forget 40% of new material in the first 20 minutes

Which type of memory does the hippocampus influence?

Long-term memory

Which stages of sleep impact memory formation?

Slow wave and R.E.M.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock telling a person when to fall asleep and when to wake up

In teens, melatonin is released later than kids and adults

Benefit of adequate sleep

Improves mental alertness, promote sharper thinking, expansive thinking and become more creative, improve memory and the ability to learn

Consequence of lack of sleep

Slower reaction time, higher risk of anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, increased risk of injury and chronic disease

Improve Sleep Habits

• Set regular bed and wake up times

• Avoid caffeine

• Unwind by establishing a nighttime routine

• Turn off electronics

• Create the right sleep environment

• Exercise regularly

• Don’t nap too close to bedtime