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ISBN: 9780134709680

Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle

Publisher: PEARSON

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Sleep is a condition of reduced muscle movement in the body. Awareness about the surroundings is reduced at the time of sleep. The body stays mildly responsive or non-responsive to external stimuli. The sleep-wake cycle is controlled by the circadian rhy…

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What actions can you take to ensure that you get a good night’s sleep at least 6 of the nights in every week? How might you use mindfulness strategies to help you? If either of your parents or friends are having sleep problems what four things would you recommend they do to help them fall asleep and stay asleep each night?

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Ch. 4 - Prob. 1WDYT Ch. 4 - Do you think you are able to catch up on sleep you...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3WDYT Ch. 4 - Prob. 1PQ Ch. 4 - Prob. 2PQ Ch. 4 - Prob. 3PQ Ch. 4 - Which sleep disorder involves difficulty falling...Ch. 4 - Prob. 5PQ Ch. 4 - Prob. 1TAI Ch. 4 - Why is sleep so important to you while you are in...

Ch. 4 - Prob. 3TAI Ch. 4 - After reading this section, can you identify...Ch. 4 - What actions can you take to ensure that you get a...

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