THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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The restorative theory views sleep as ____
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a method to shorten circadian sleep cycles
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helping the body repair the wear and tear of the day’s events
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having evolutionary advantages
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a means to cope with stress
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Oswald (1980) suggests that different types of sleep are necessary for restoring different biological functions. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is necessary for brain growth, repair and reorganisation. During REM sleep patterns of brain activity change to allow this to happen.
Detailed explanation-2: -For this reason, stage 3 may also be called delta sleep or slow-wave sleep (SWS). Experts believe that this stage is critical to restorative sleep, allowing for bodily recovery and growth. It may also bolster the immune system and other key bodily processes.
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