Paper must be about 2 complete double spaced pages (MLA style)+ cover page) in length and no longer than 2 ¼ pages in length. Below are the directions. (((please this professor very precise in grammar, I want perfect grammar))). Please note that I will put it in Turnitin so make sure that there is no plagiarism
Each student will be required to choose a psychological concept or topic from what we have covered in class (either from chapter assignments or from class discussions). First, you must provide a clear summary of the topic, including a brief description (in your OWN words) of what psychologists and researchers have learned relevant to the topic. You must think critically about what we do and do not know about the topic based on the research found in the text or reviewed in class. You may choose to have additional references for this portion of your paper, but they are not required. Then, discuss how it relates to a real-world topic of your choosing. NOTE: the real-world topic and psychological concept you choose must relate directly to the course. If the connection to the course seems unclear, make it clear in your paper. That is, you must write about something in the news or something you or a friend have experienced that directly relates to something in class. You must describe HOW it relates. Give many clear examples illustrating the connection. Basically, and most importantly, show me that you have thought critically about it. Don’t just summarize the issue. Tell me how it is related to something you find interesting.
To summarize, here are the instructions on writing a satisfactory final paper:
1. topic will be (sleep)( I will put the note of the topic in the end of this end of question from what we have covered in class either from chapter assignments, Taking Sides articles, or class discussions. Explain why it interests you.
2. The topic you choose must relate directly to the course. If the connection to the course seems unclear, make it clear in your paper.
3. Clearly describe the psychological topic you are addressing and provide a brief description of what psychologists have learned about this topic.
4. Relate the topic to a few examples in your own life, the lives of others, and/or an issue that relates to society in general (e.g., something in the news).
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SLEEP
Measuring Sleep— Polysomnograph —Contains the Following Assessment Systems
Electroencephalograph (EEG)—measures brain activity
Electromyograph (EMG)— muscle tension
Electrocardiograph (EKG)—heart activity
Electrooculograph (EOG)—eye movement
Stages of Consciousness
Beta(alert) > Alpha (relaxed but conscious) > Light Sleep > Delta (or Slow-Wave; deep sleep; eliminates all previous dreaming); > Rapid Eye Movement (or REM; unconscious but appears alert on polysomnograph; dreaming occurs here) > Delta and REM cyclically repeat throughout the sleep period in cycles of 90 to 100 minutes.
Functions of Sleep
Deprivation of sleep in general has no long-term, significant effects but—short-term–does lead to attention problems, forgetfulness, and impaired performance.
REM sleep provides assimilation of emotions; REM sleep deprivation prevents assimilation.
Dreaming
Zygmunt Piotrowski’s Model for Interpreting Dreams—“It’s the verb (what’s happening) not the noun (who’s doing it) that is important.”
Insomnia
Iatrogenic Cause—physician induced disorder—sleeping pills cause REM rebound and weaken
the brain’s capability to put you to sleep.
Treatments—Situational inducement, “Act as if”, keep regular hours, no lose method.
Sleep Deprivation Versus Depression
Distinguishing Sleep Deprivation Versus Depression
The Problems with Caffeine
“Power” Naps, Regular Sleep, and Maintaining Healthy Cortical Arousal
Requirements for Good Mental Health–Sleep, Nutrition, Friends, and Exercise.