PSYC 407 Lecture 11: Sleep disorders (class)
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Strong relationships between sleep and some disorders. We study dreams because dream analysis may help some clients gain insight. 28% report feeling excessively sleepy during the day. Sleep deprivation causes: of some of their sleep. Disorders may have medical and/or psychological causes. Two major types of dsm5 sleep disorders. Difficulties in amount, quality, or timing of sleep. Falling asleep, sleep in class, not refreshed. Abnormal behavioral and physiological events during sleep. Assessment of disordered sleep provides clearest picture of sleep habits. Detailed history, assessment of sleep hygiene and sleep efficiency, drug use. The dyssomnias: overview and defining features of insomnia. One of the most common sleep disorders. Unrelated to other medical or psychiatric problems. Often associated with medical and/or psychological conditions. Affects females twice as often as males. 35% elderly report excessive daytime sleepiness (especially older black males). bedtimes. It is impossible to go without sleep for long. As children develop, biologically determined sleep needs shift toward later.
