Week 2 Discussion: Sensation and Perception & Sleep
Option 2: What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall functioning? Complete the Sleep
Debt Questionnaire and discuss your results. What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure
you get a good night's rest?
Sleep is one of the most important things you can do to maintain good health. Getting enough sleep is critical
for your safety, as well as your emotional and physical well-being. It’s clear getting enough sleep is vital for
good health. But how do you know if you're getting enough? For example, some people can function well on
as little as five or six hours of sleep each night while others need more. One of the best ways to determine if
you’re getting enough sleep is how you feel in the morning. If you wake up refreshed and ready to start the
day, you’re probably getting enough sleep. If you’re dragging, fatigued forgetful and cranky, lack of sleep may
be to blame. Keep in mind; although individual sleep needs may vary, most adults usually need six to nine
hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. Some people may also prefer going to bed early while others have a
preference for staying up late.
Improving Sleep is an instructive and fact-filled report from Harvard Medical School that explains why sleep
often eludes us as adults. You’ll read about those habits and conditions that rob us of peaceful slumber. And
most importantly, you’ll learn what you can do to again enjoy the satisfaction of a restful night’s sleep. Most
individuals have a morning routine designed to get them ready for the day ahead. This typically includes eating
breakfast, drinking a cup of coffee or tea, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and sometimes taking a
shower. Unfortunately, many do not have a nighttime routine in place and simply put on their pajamas and fall
asleep whenever they feel it is the right time. This is a mistake, as research indicates having an excellent
nighttime routine is quite beneficial when it comes to getting a better night’s sleep. Stop tossing, turning, and
waking up in the middle of the night by developing a nighttime routine now.
Reference:
Harvard Medical School. Characteristics of
Sleep. http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/science/what/characteristics (Links to an external site.)
Retrieved December 2016.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Why is Sleep Important? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-
topics/topics/sdd/why (Links to an external site.) Retrieved December 2016.
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Option 2: What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall functioning? Complete the Sleep
Debt Questionnaire and discuss your results. What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure
you get a good night's rest?
Sleep is one of the most important things you can do to maintain good health. Getting enough sleep is critical
for your safety, as well as your emotional and physical well-being. It’s clear getting enough sleep is vital for
good health. But how do you know if you're getting enough? For example, some people can function well on
as little as five or six hours of sleep each night while others need more. One of the best ways to determine if
you’re getting enough sleep is how you feel in the morning. If you wake up refreshed and ready to start the
day, you’re probably getting enough sleep. If you’re dragging, fatigued forgetful and cranky, lack of sleep may
be to blame. Keep in mind; although individual sleep needs may vary, most adults usually need six to nine
hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. Some people may also prefer going to bed early while others have a
preference for staying up late.
Improving Sleep is an instructive and fact-filled report from Harvard Medical School that explains why sleep
often eludes us as adults. You’ll read about those habits and conditions that rob us of peaceful slumber. And
most importantly, you’ll learn what you can do to again enjoy the satisfaction of a restful night’s sleep. Most
individuals have a morning routine designed to get them ready for the day ahead. This typically includes eating
breakfast, drinking a cup of coffee or tea, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and sometimes taking a
shower. Unfortunately, many do not have a nighttime routine in place and simply put on their pajamas and fall
asleep whenever they feel it is the right time. This is a mistake, as research indicates having an excellent
nighttime routine is quite beneficial when it comes to getting a better night’s sleep. Stop tossing, turning, and
waking up in the middle of the night by developing a nighttime routine now.
Reference:
Harvard Medical School. Characteristics of
Sleep. http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/science/what/characteristics (Links to an external site.)
Retrieved December 2016.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Why is Sleep Important? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-
topics/topics/sdd/why (Links to an external site.) Retrieved December 2016.
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