AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PSYCHOLOGY OF SLEEP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What can happen if you get inadequate sleep over a long period of time?
A
Increased productivity
B
Lucid dreaming
C
Serious health conditions
D
Reduces chance of accidents
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cumulative long-term effects of sleep loss and sleep disorders have been associated with a wide range of deleterious health consequences including an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke.

Detailed explanation-2: -People with chronic sleep deprivation are more likely to develop high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Metabolic systems: People with chronic sleep deprivation are at a much higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Detailed explanation-3: -What health conditions are linked to a lack of sleep? Adults who sleep less than 7 hours each night are more likely to say they have had health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression. Some of these health problems raise the risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

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