Sleep Disorders Review - Psychology

Sleep terror

features sudden arousal from sleep and intense fear; screaming, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and movement

Myoclonus

involuntary, sudden muscle jerks or twitches

Narcolepsy

incurable, excessive daytime sleepiness, and uncontrollable attacks of REM sleep; may be genetic

Bruxism

involuntary grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep

Sleep Apnea

periods during sleep when breathing stops; the person awakens very briefly to breathe

Somnambulism

sleepwalking

Enuresis

bed wetting past appropriate age (age 6)

Somniloquy

sleeptalking; can occur during any sleep stage

Insomnia

difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, and sleeping too lightly

Sleepwalking usually occurs during what stage of sleep?

Stage 4

Is it dangerous to wake up a sleepwalker? Why or why not?

No, just guide them back to bed so they do not hurt themselves by falling down the stairs, etc

Can stimulants cure narcolepsy? Why or why not?

They cannot cure it, but it can increase alertness to avoid the sudden falling asleep.

What health effects can sleep apnea cause?

High blood pressure, heart problems, and death

What are the negative effects of Insomnia?

High distress, impaired daytime functioning, fatigue-related accidents, and more sick leave.

What are the causes for Transient Insomnia?

Jet lag, emotional high/low, or injury/illness that affected sleep.