Psychology homework help. !
This is a graded discussion: 25 points possible due May 18 at 1:59am
Week 2 Discussion: Sensation and Perception & Sleep 55 55
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating
either Option 1 or Option 2:
Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and
theory we are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. If possible, respond to one peer who chose an
option different than the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and
clarification.
Writing Requirements
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:
Course Outcomes (CO): 2
Due Date for Initial Post: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday
Textbook: Chapters 4, 5
Lesson
Option 1: Sensation and perception are two different processes. Does sensory stimulus shape our
perceptions? Do our perceptions misinterpret our sensations? How does that happen?
Option 2: What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall functioning? Complete
the Sleep Debt Questionnaire and discuss your results. What can you do to improve your sleep
behavior and ensure you get a good night’s rest?
Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
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You may begin posting in this discussion forum on Monday, May 11th.
This week, you have the option of choosing which topic to focus on for your initial response. You have
the option of answering questions about Sensation and Perception OR Sleep for your initial response.
For your follow up response, please respond to at least ONE classmate who chose a different initial
response topic than you. For example, if you chose to discuss sensation and perception for your initial
response, make sure you respond to one person who chose sleep as their initial response. You must
still respond to at least two classmates or one classmate and the instructor to meet your discussion
requirements for the week.
*Please be sure to review the discussion guidelines via the link provided above as to make sure you
understand how discussions will be graded. Remember to cite all of your sources in APA format (intext citations and list of references)*
*Initial response should be submitted by Wednesday, May 13th, 11:59 pm MT and discussion
requirements need to be met by Sunday, May 17th, 11:59 pm MT.*
Option 1: Sensation and Perception
Sensation & Perception – LessWrong 2.0
While intertwined, sensation and perception are viewed as two different process. Sensation refers to
the process of the activation of neural signals in the brain by receptors in our sensory organs
(Feldman, 2018). Perception is the process in which we interpret the sensations (sensory stimuli) we
experience in a meaningful way to make sense of the world around us (Feldman, 2018). Without any
sensations, it would be very difficult to find basic needs to sustain our lives and without perception we
wouldn’t be able to understand and interpret what our sensations mean.
Does sensory stimulus shape our perceptions?
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Option 2: Sleep
Sometimes our busy lives can have a negative impact on the amount of sleep we get each night.
Sleep plays a vital role in our not just our physical health, but our emotional well-being as well. Studies
have shown that getting a good night’s sleep can improve learning, problem solving skills, attention
spans and promote creativity (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, n.d.). Sleep deficiency can
alter activity in some parts of the brain and result in trouble making decisions, may cause trouble with
controlling your emotions and behavior and is linked to depression and risk-taking behaviors (NHLBI,
n.d.).
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (n.d.). Sleep deprivation and deficiency.
Do our perceptions misinterpret our sensations? How does that happen?
What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall functioning?
Complete the Sleep Debt Questionnaire and discuss your results.
What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure you get a good night’s rest?
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Hello Professor and Class,
I chose option 2 for my discussion this week. I have always felt I do not get enough rest. So I feel this is
an appropriate one to do.
According to the questionnaire I have a sleep debt of 16. Which according to the chart means:
16= Definitely troublesome. You are likely to feel low energy during dips in the circadian rhythm, or when
you are driving or at rest.
Sleep serves multiple functions and without it we will eventually die (Feldman. 2018). My results are not
entirely surprising for me. I do work late due to being a 2nd shifter. So some evenings I do not get out of
work until close to midnight. I come home, eat and sometimes workout and do homework. The best thing
I think I can do to get more rest is to have a bedtime routine and limit screen time. There are many
studies that link screen time with TV, computers and phones to lower sleep. Using electronic devices
before sleep can affect you physiologically and psychologically and adversely affect sleep (Sleep
Foundation. 2020).
Another way to help me sleep better would be to try to limit my evening activities. The less stimuli the
better. Maybe add some relaxing sleep sounds at bedtime to help me wind down. I have heard lavender
aides people to fall asleep. There are many options and studies out there to help people get better sleep
they need to function better. It is just a matter of finding the ones that will work best for me.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
SleepFoundation.org retrieved on May 11, 2020 from
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/why-electronics-may-stimulate-you-bed
(https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/why-electronics-may-stimulate-you-bed)
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373) Ganna Shvets
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Hello Alyssa,
Thank you for your input in this week’s discussion. I am sure we, as students, can all chime in on the
importance of sleep and us experiencing lack of it a lot of times. A lot of times, I feel like there are
simply not enough hours in the day. However, sleep is essential in the field of nursing. The
components of sleep quality are negatively related to stress management and mood. Nurses who
have short sleep patterns also have low moods and high stress levels. Sleep quality is a necessary
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resource for nurses when managing stressful situations and mood, as well as improving relations
with patients (Perez-Fuentes et al., 2019).
Cognitive-behavioral therapy can improve sleep by changing behavior before bedtime, as well as the
mindset or ways of thinking that prevent us from falling asleep. It focuses on teaching relaxation
techniques as well as modifying the habits impacting our sleeping habits. One may benefit from
therapy sessions with a sleep specialist, especially someone experiencing sleep disorders like
insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, and periodic limb movements.
Mindfulness meditation we learned about in our first NR course is one of the relaxation techniques
for insomnia.
References
Perez-Fuentes, M.D.C., Molero Jurado, M.D.M., Simon Marquez, M.D.M., Barragan Martin, A.B.,
Gasquez Linares, J.J. (2019). Emotional Effects of the Duration, Efficiency, and Subjective Quality of
Sleep in Healthcare Personnel. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
16(19). doi: 10.3390/ijerph16193512
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Hello Alyssa,
Thank you for discussing sleep! I use the feature where my apps automatically lock after a certain
hour and my phone goes to “Do Not Disturb” after a certain hour as well. I’ve found this to be
helpful to a certain extent because when I really can’t sleep I can just unluck the app and play a
game if I really wanted to, ha! I don’t personally sleep with the TV on because I need complete
silence, but a research study has found that the light emitted from our phones and TV’s can impact
our circadian rhythm and our health, including an increased risk for depression (“Lights out for a
good night’s sleep”, n.d.). Regulating our exposure to unnatural light cycles can be an effective
way to regulate our circadian rhythm (“Lights out for a good night’s sleep”, n.d.).
References
Lights out for a good night’s sleep. (n.d.). Retrieved
from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/lights-out-good-nights-sleep
(https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/lights-out-good-nights-sleep)
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(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373) Ganna Shvets
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Happy Monday, professor and classmates,
I chose Option 1 for this week’s discussion: Does sensory stimulus shape our perceptions? Do our
perceptions misinterpret our sensations? How does that happen?
Sensation and perception allow our bodies to take the information in through our senses and interpret it.
The sensation is comprised of the processes by which our sense organs receive information from our
environment. In contrast, perception is our organ’s and brain’s ability to interpret such information or
stimuli (Feldman, 2018). At times, it is difficult to find the precise boundary between the two. However,
the primary difference between the two is that sensation is an organism’s first encounter with a stimulus.
At the same time, perception is the process by which it interprets that stimulus with other sensory
information. The sensation is not a sufficient condition for perception, yet it is a necessary condition.
Perception relates to the world that is external to the subject (intentional state), whereas sensation is not
about anything objective (and thus is non-intentional) (McDermid, 2018).
Sensation leads to perception. Therefore, sensation largely influences perception. A stimulus must be
strong enough (of an absolute threshold) to be detected. Our perception of a sensory stimulus is shaped
via adaptation, which is an adjustment of a sensory capacity after prolonged exposure to unchanging
stimuli. It is a decrease in the level of sensitivity that occurs after continuous exposure to a strong
stimulus, due to the inability of the sensory nerve receptors send messages to the brain indefinitely
(Feldman, 2018, p. 92). The Gestalt laws of organization are used to describe ways in which we organize
pieces of information into meaningful wholes (Gestalts). Our perceptions can misinterpret our sensations
because our perceptions heavily rely on our past experiences. We perceive current situations in terms of
our past experiences, and lack of such experiences may cause a person to misinterpret that situation or
sensation. Changes in our body may cause external objects to feel different, which would cause us to
perceive them differently, assuming that the changes appeared in objects rather than ourselves.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
McDermid, D. (2018). The Sensation/Perception Distinction in Reid and Schopenhauer. Journal of
Scottish Philosophy, 16(2), 147-161. doi: 10.3366/jsp.2018.0194
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582) Regina Ebanks
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Hey Ganna!
I agree with your findings for the discussion. I also learned about stimulus and perception in anatomy
and physiology II. I would also like to add that sometimes we get used to some stimulus/sensation
that we do not even interpret it the way it used to.
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Professor Owens and Class,
I’m sure most of us have taken A&P where we have mildly learned the concepts of sensation and
perception. We were taught that with sensation there are general and special senses. Whether that be
through smell, taste, vision, hearing, or touch. Sensations are the conscious or subconscious awareness
of the internal or external environment. However, perception deals with the conscious interpretation of
senses by the cerebral cortex. These different activities assist one another in allowing our brain to
process information. In regards to if the sensory stimulus shapes our perceptions, while this is somewhat
true, the sensation is the first response of the brain. Perception will be the analysis of the sense and
second response that takes place. Our perceptions may misinterpret our sensations in various ways. It
was stated by Lumen (2013), “although our perceptions are built from sensations, not all sensations
result in perception. In fact, we often don’t perceive stimuli that remain relatively constant over prolonged
periods of time” (para. 13). This is known as sensory adaption, which can affect how we interpret such
senses. Not only that but what’s called bottom-up processing and top-down processing can influence our
perception as well. Bottom-up processing utilizes an interpretation based on the actual sensory stimuli,
but top-down processing involves background knowledge and past experiences that allow us to percept
differently.
– Shelley Tormis
References:
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Learning, L. (n.d.). Introduction to Psychology. Retrieved from
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Hi Shelley,
I just finished A&P 2 and just getting started with A&P 3. I like how you explain the difference
between sensation and perception. I didnt quite understand at first on how different from each other
but I do now because of A&P plus the way you explained it is so well written. Thank you for that. The
topic you chose is a big deal on our human body and we need those sensations and perceptions.
without those, we cannot express nor understand around us.
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Hello Shelley,
This is a beautiful piece, well written i totally agree with your explanation on this topic
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Shelley,
You did a great job on your explanation of sensation and perception. Unlike most of the students
here this is one of my very first college courses. I have yet to take A&P. So for someone who doesn’t
have that knowledge you did an awesome job of these topics. What do you think are some stimulus’s
that can cause us to misinterpret our senses through perceptions?
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/140201) Kristin DiPasquale
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Hello class,
I have chosen to report on the second option for this week’s discussion.
Sleep is an incredibly important aspect of a human’s life. Without it, humans become incapable of many
things. As the textbook discusses, “sleep is a requirement for normal human functioning” and additionally,
“sleep restores and replenishes our brains and bodies”(Feldman, 2018, p. 134). Sleep has always been
important from an evolutionary standpoint as well. It is a requirement for the human body to properly
function and perform daily activities that help contribute to society and yourself. Sleep is also not simply
the human body taking a break for a certain amount of time, but also a mental psychosis where your
brain is still working. Sleep has always been a struggle for me, and I have always had a difficult time
getting a full night’s rest. Even when I was younger, I was always getting up in the middle of the night to
wake my parents up. This restlessness has continued into my young adult years. After completing the
Sleep Debt Questionnaire, I scored a surprising result! My results states that “You have a manageable
amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some improvement by working it off”. I honestly thought I would
have had a more alarming result that stating I needed a lot of work in gaining a healthy amount of sleep.
The survey concludes that I do need some improvements, however. Harvard Medical School reported on
a list of things one can do to improve their sleep. The suggestions include “help reset your internal clock
by establishing a regular bedtime schedule”, “cut back on drinks with dinner to see if your sleep
improves”, “ avoid exercising within three hours of bedtime”, “if you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated
beverages, try cutting back on them, or at least not having any afternoon or midafternoon”, and “if the
need to urinate at night fractures your sleep, try drinking more fluids in the morning and afternoon and
limiting your fluids from dinnertime onward”(Harvard Medical School, 2004). These are all great
suggestions and things I could easily do to try and improve my sleeping patterns and habits.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Harvard Medical School. (2004). Wake-up call for better sleep. Add a good night’s sleep to the healthful
things you can do for your heart. Harvard Medical School Health Publications Group Country of
Publication Vol. 14 (12), pp. 4-5.
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582) Regina Ebanks
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Hey everyone!
Option 2
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Sleep Debt Questionnaire
Rate each of the following situations using this scale:
1= Would never doze
2= Slight chance of dozing
3= Moderate chance of dozing
4= High chance of dozing
Sitting and reading __3__
Watching TV _2___
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) __1_
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break __2__
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit _4___
Sitting and talking to someone __1__
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol __4__
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic _1___
Sleep debt score __18__
Interpretation:
After completing the questionnaire, add the scores to your responses from each statement and interpret
your results.
0= You have little or no sleep debt or are taking the test at a time of peak alerting.
8= You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some improvement by working it off.
16= Definitely troublesome. You are likely to feel low energy during dips in the circadian rhythm, or when
you are driving or at rest.
24= Severely sleep-deprived, quite possibly due to a sleep disorder such as apnea or insomnia. People
with untreated narcolepsy score in this range.
I chose option two because I felt as though I would like this chapter more. I believe I sleep more
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Reference:
Feldman, R. S. (2019). Understanding psychology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
than I should hence my score on the sleep debt questionnaire. I sleep when I’m sad or angry which
is more often than I would like. Sleeping is like an escape from the real world to me. Based on my
readings, I found that the REM stage of sleeping does not happen within 90 minutes of sleeping
(Feldman 2019), but that’s not the case for me. The REM stage is when you’re able to dream but I
dream even when I’m taking a quick nap. According to Feldman (2019), the purpose of sleep is for
normal human functioning, it also assists physical growth and brain development. Quite a few
people have issues sleeping but according to Feldman (2019), you can improve your sleeping
pattern by not taking naps throughout the day, exercise and avoid caffeine after lunch.
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Hi Regina,
Thank you for sharing your sleep debt questionnaire results! I have to avoid coffee in the late
afternoon, I can’t drink it after 2-3pm or it has lasting effects and will keep me up at night. Below is
a great video by Mathew Walker who explains exactly how caffeine impacts our sleep (Penguin
Books UK, 2019).
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References
Penguin Books UK. (2019, July 17). How does caffeine affect sleep? Retrieved from
How Does Caffeine Affect Sleep? | Matthew Walker
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Hello Regina,
I chose option one and I was interested in what an option two-person would say. Sleep to me is one
those things where if you get too little of it, you are obviously a bit sleep deprived; but also if you get
too much sleep you might feel sluggish afterward despite the 8+ hours of sleep you have gotten. I
am definitely a night owl, and partly because I find myself to focus best at night. I can fall asleep
anywhere between 02:00 to 06:00 AM and sleep until 12:00 till 01:00 PM. Even the days I decide I
want to be a bit lazy and sleep excessively, I find myself much more sluggish than I could ever be. I
get a decent amount of sleep and scored at an eleven. I occasionally nap but not often because I
have two big dogs and by the time I get finished feeding them, after letting them outside for the
morning, I am well awake.
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Hello Everyone,
Option 2: What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall functioning? Complete the
Sleep Debt Questionnaire (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/files/7342079/download?
wrap=1) and discuss your results. What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure you get a
good night’s rest?
“A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health” (Leech,2020, p1). Sleep is extremely
important to not only your physical health but your mental health as well.
After taking the sleep debt questionnaire my sleep debt score was 15. After looking at the correlation to
the number the results stated I have a significant amount of low energy throughout the day. I feel the
result is pretty accurate because I am in nursing school and do suffer from anxiety, so I am constantly
tired. In order to change my sleeping habits, I feel it is important to reduce my amount of caffeine
consumption at night, so I am able to sleep for the full recommended hours. I feel it is necessary to
change my sleep habits to be able to be the best person and student I could be.
Reference:
Leech, J. (2020) Healthline: 10 Reasons Why Good Sleep Is Important. Retrieved from:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important
(https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important)
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Retrieved from:
https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781260883817/cfi/6/2!/4/2@0:0
(https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781260883817/cfi/6/2!/4/2@0:0)
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Hello Amanda,
Thank you for posting! Sleep is an important part of our physical health. For example, It is involved in
the healing and repair of heart and blood vessels. Sleep deprivation studies confirm the relationship
between inadequate sleep and a wide arrange of disorders, such as obesity, hypertension, type 2
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, impaired immune functioning, and more. Sleep is critical for
waking cognition – the ability to think clearly, sustaining attention, and being vigilant. It is much more
therapeutic for waking functions when it is consolidated and not fragmented.
The degree of vulnerability to sleep loss can vary from person to person. Such variability exists with
regard to both the effects of sleep loss and the ability to recover from it. Differences have also shown
to be task-dependent, which means that some people are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep
loss in one type of cognitive and behavioral domains may be resistant to the impact of sleep loss in
another type. Younger adults are more vulnerable to the effects of chronic sleep loss and recurring
circadian disruption than older adults. Therefore, we must have a serious consideration for sleep –
planning when to sleep, making sure that we get adequate sleep, and that our sleep is not disturbed
by disorders or diseases.
References
Worley, S. (2018). The Extraordinary Importance of Sleep: The Detrimental Effects of Inadequate
Sleep on Health and Public Safety Drive and Explosion of Sleep Research. P&T: A Peer-Reviewed
Journal for Managed Care & Formulary Management, 43(12), 758-763.
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Hi Amanda!
We chose the same topic and I couldn’t agree more on how you explain your thoughts about
sleeping. I am the same like you that I am addicted to caffeine and I am constantly tired from my job,
little one, nursing school, and not getting enough sleep at all. Good read, hang in there!
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hello Amanda,
caffeine kill sleep if possible don’t have any cup after lunch so by bed time it will not have so much
effect on your sleep.
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Option 2:
The purpose of sleep is multifold although there is no one definite reason according to research. There
are multiple theories though. One reason can be to give our bodies rest and rejuvenation. Sleep helps us
relax, “muscle repair, tissue growth, protein synthesis, and release of many of the important hormones for
growth occur primarily during sleep” (Brinkman and Sharma 2020). Another thought is energy
conservation. One more thought that sleep helps the brain growth. When the body and brain are at rest,
the brain can create new synapses and repair itself (Feldman 2018).
My sleep score was 15. I am on the edge of manageable and troublesome. These results are actually an
improvement for me. I had a sleep study a few years ago and it was bad. No narcolepsy, but let’s just say
I was tired. I thought that my results would be better now because when I am sleeping, I am oblivious to
any other outside force and fall asleep easily. Perhaps I am not getting enough Stage 3 sleep and am
tired throughout the day?
One way to improve my behavior to ensure I get a better night’s rest is to go to bed at a consistent time.
My time can vary from 11p to 2a. In the past 6 months I have changed jobs and went from working 6a-6p
to working 7p-7a. The change from working days to working nights had affected my sleep tremendously.
Now due to corona virus, I am on medical leave and getting back into sleeping at “normal times” is taking
getting used to. A consistent time of going to sleep would be one of the best options to help improve my
sleep.
References:
Brinkman JE, Sharma S. Physiology, Sleep. [Updated 2020 Mar 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure
Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482512/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482512/)
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Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Retrieved from
https://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781260883817
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Face Perception and Patient Interactions
We all may have heard the saying that first impressions are important. In social situations, job
interviews and at work we all try and make good first impressions, so other will perceive us in a
positive light. Well, how fast do we make these first impressions and why are they so important?
Researchers have found that people make first impressions in the blink of eye, in as little as a tenth of
a second. The longer we are exposed to the person or facial expression, our first impressions do not
change, but, our confidence in our first impression does increase (Willis & Todorov, 2006).
Regarding facial expressions, research suggests that people may perceive a facial expression that is
congruent with their present emotional state, even if an individual’s facial expression is neutral or
incongruent to their own (Niedenthal, Halberstadt, Margolin & Innes-Ker, 2000). In their study
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(Niedenthal, Halberstadt, Margolin & Innes-Ker, 2000), “happy participants perceived happy
expressions to be present on an increasingly neutral face for a longer time than sad expressions. Sad
participants saw sad expressions to be present on an increasingly neutral face for a longer time than
happy expressions.” This has implications for various profession such as lawyers, psychotherapists
and other health professionals.
References
Ekman, P. (n.d.). [Untitled image of emotions]. Retrieved from https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/brainand-cognitive-sciences/9-00sc-introduction-to-psychology-fall-2011/emotionmotivation/discussion-emotion/ (https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/brain-and-cognitive-sciences/9-00scintroduction-to-psychology-fall-2011/emotion-motivation/discussion-emotion/)
Niedenthal, P. M., Halberstadt, J. B., Margolin, J., & Innes‐Ker, Å. H. (2000). Emotional state and the
detection of change in facial expression of emotion. European Journal of Social Psychology, 30(2),
211-222. Retrieved
from https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/43495208/Em_state_and_det_of_cha
nge_in_facial_exp.pdf?
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Willis, J., & Todorov, A. (2006). First impressions: Making up your mind after a 100-ms exposure to a
face. Psychological science, 17(7), 592-598. Retrieved
from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ae9a/fb77dc3bf08963083d1176a32bc7230c7d88.pdf?
_ga=2.181793569.7452959.1541858386-1885021367.1541858386
As a future nurse or health care professional, why do you think it’s important to have an
understanding of face perception?
How could you utilize this information in the workplace?
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Hello Professor,
As a future nurse I think the results of this study are especially important. In addition, I think it is
important to understand face perception because it is crucial to understand our patients needs and
interpreting their emotions through facial expressions is a part of this. In addition, we can utilize this
information in our workplace and try our best to reflect happy expressions to our patients. It is
unrealistic to assume that all of our days as nurses will be fun and happy expressions will be easy to
do, but knowing how our own expressions can impact our patients is very crucial information.
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Hello Professor Owens,
Face perception is so important in general but is crucial in the healthcare field. Face perception is the
first impression and when taking care of someone us nurses will be getting in the patient’s personal
space so this is so important. Walking into a patient’s room with a scowl or a nonchalant attitude
could give off negative vibes. On the other hand, walking into a patient’s room with a friendly smile
could help them feel more comfortable and positive about us taking care of them.
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Hello Professor,
This is particularly interesting to me because peoples’ expressed are not always how they truly feel.
A SANE (sexually assaulted nurse examiner) Nurse or Child Protective Workers could find facial
expressions to be extremely vital in a patient care case. Often times patients may say things in fear
of being mistreated, once home, or if someone they knew found out. In cases like this, it would be
extremely important to notice facial features and body language. Such as a droopy face, which can
express sadness; a head tilted downward, to avoid confrontation; or even a smile or laughter,
expressing happiness. Laughter can also be a sign of your patient expressing a coping mechanism
during a stressful situation.
Facial expressions are even more essential when asking a question, and noting the expression the
patient makes when first hearing the question. The information behind facial expressions can show
their first impressions of the questions; as well as their true emotions despite whether they are
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saying is contradicting what they have expressed. A lot of times people in professions where facial
expressions are vital could completely turn people’s lives out for the better. I recall child care
services visiting my home as a child and saying what I thought might be appropriate, rather than how
I actually felt. The information taken from me was utilized on how custody between my parents
should be shared.
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As a future nurse it is important because it will help me understand what a patient feel about a
situation or discussion and it will also help me rate what their pain level is even if it can not be
communicated verbally and for me the look i wear on my face will determine what my patient and
colleague will think about me. health professional are human who have emotion at each time but no
matter how displeased we are about a situation we should put it on our face.
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Having an understanding of facial perception is important as a nurse. When we meet a patient for the
first time, we set the tone of how their visit/stay may be. They more than likely are not in the best
mood (being ill) and we as a the provider do not want to make them feel worse.
As a future nurse or health care professional, why do you think it’s important to have an
understanding of face perception?
How could you utilize this information in the workplace?
Also, we can pick up things from the patient. When speaking to a patient, they may say one
thing, but their face says another. For example you can ask about pain and they say they are
fine, but their face has a grimace. It helps to be able to read between the lines because not
everyone will tell the truth.
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Professor Owens,
I mentioned the importance of facial gestures in my week 2 assignment. This week we were asked to
eliminate a sense this week and focus on how our other senses were impacted. I decided to observe
my sensations by temporarily losing my hearing, which revealed to me how principal facial
expressions are. This is mainly because listening to one’s tone of voice isn’t an option here. To
answer your question, as a future health care professional, understanding face perception is key
when assessing a patient. At times, patients cannot fully express themselves in an honest matter
due to their health circumstances. PMC (2010) simply explains that “pain assessment is a significant
challenge in critically ill adults, especially those who are unable to communicate their pain level.
During critical illness, many factors alter verbal communication with patients…” (para. 1). This
information overall displayed that as future nurses, no matter what situation, facial perception is
everything along with body language. It is the nurses’ job to assess patients to the best of their ability
so that doctors plus other health care workers can offer the finest care.
– Shelley Tormis
References:
Arif-Rahu, M., & Grap, M. J. (2010, December). Facial expression and pain in the critically ill noncommunicative patient: state of science review. Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3733269/
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Hello Dr. Owens and classmates,
In examining the role that sleep plays in our lives, I’ve found that no one really knows the answer with
100% certainty. Several good findings have occurred as a result of scientists’ continued curiosity with
sleep. One of my favorites is the fact that sleep stops the release of neurotransmitters called
monoamines which gives the receptor cells time for necessary rest so that they have increased
sensitivity to the neurotransmitters during waking hours. (Feldman, 2019) In case you’re as curious as I
was, some neurotransmitters in the monoamines group are dopamine, seratonin, and norepinephrine.
These neurotransmitters are super important in regulating mood, concentration, attention, cognition, and
motor abilities to name a few. (Austrailian Government Department of Health, 2004) Scientists are also
aware that when they deprived animals of sleep completely they died in a matter of weeks. (2007) What
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I take from this is that sleep is just as essential as eating and drinking water.
As essential as sleep may be, sleep is something that I and many others struggle with. My current sleep
debt is at around a 12 right now, which isn’t bad, but could be better. I attribute that to my current job
though. It’s full time, but a split shift. I work 5am to 9am and then 1:30pm to 5:30pm. I also commute
about 80 minutes one way. The job is only temporary and my contract is set to end in two months so I’ll
be able to better regulate my sleep schedule then.
References:
Austrailian Government Department of Health. (2004, April). Introduction to the monoamine system.
Retrieved May 12, 2020, from
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/drugtreat-pubs-modpsytoc~drugtreat-pubs-modpsy-2~drugtreat-pubs-modpsy-2-3~drugtreat-pubs-modpsy-2-3-intr
Feldman, R. (2019). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Publication.
Why Do We Sleep, Anyway? (2007, December 18). Retrieved May 12, 2020, from
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/why-do-we-sleep
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Hello Professor and class,
I chose option 2:
So, what is the purpose of sleep? “Sleep is a requirement for normal human functioning, although,
surprisingly, the reason why has long baffled scientists. It certainly is reasonable to expect that our
bodies would require a tranquil “rest and relaxation” period to revitalize themselves” (Feldman. 2018).
Another purpose I found interesting was that part of the purpose of sleep may be to help us forget. In this
view, sleep allows the brain to eliminate unnecessary information that accumulates throughout the day so
that it doesn’t become burdensome or confusing. (Feldman, 2018)
Sleep is important to your overall function because it helps us to reset and is important for your physical
health and well-being. It also helps prevent heart disease and many other health issues. (Harvard Health
Publishing, 2006)
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Here are my results:
Sleep Debt Questionnaire
Rate each of the following situations using this scale:
1= Would never doze
2= Slight chance of dozing
3= Moderate chance of dozing
4= High chance of dozing
Sitting and reading __3__
Watching TV __2__
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) __1__
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break __3__
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit _4___
Sitting and talking to someone __1__
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol __2__
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic __1__
Sleep debt score __17__
Interpretation:
After completing the questionnaire, add the scores to your responses from each statement and interpret
your results.
0= You have little or no sleep debt, or are taking the test at a time of peak alerting.
8= You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some improvement by working it off.
16= Definitely troublesome. You are likely to feel low energy during dips in the circadian rhythm, or when
you are driving or at rest.
24= Severely sleep-deprived, quite possibly due to a sleep disorder such as apnea or insomnia. People
with untreated narcolepsy score in this range.
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My score was 17 which lands me in the range of definitely troublesome. Which is absolutely true. I do
feel tired when I sit down to relax, or even just to read a book. When I’m a passenger in a car I almost
always drift off and I always find the need to take afternoon naps, even though I get an adequate amount
of sleep at night, I have always felt I require more sleep than the average person.
I am always trying to improve my sleep by drinking something calming before bed, going to bed at a
decent time, doing some bedtime yoga. One thing I learned from our readings was that its natural to feel
sleepy during the middle of the day. This is part of our circadian rhythm. Our bodies have a natural
inclination to sleep in the afternoons. I tend to drink coffee and push through, but I am going to try and
take a little nap in the afternoons if my daughter lets me. I think it’s better to give your body what it needs,
rather than starving it. I am always hard on myself during the day if I get tired. I blame it on seldom
things. But it’s good to know it’s natural but more importantly, it’s good to pay attention to your body and
give it the sleep it needs instead of depriving it.
References
Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency (2020) from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivationand-deficiency
Harvard Health Publishing (2006) Importance of Sleep: Six reasons not to scrimp on sleep.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/importance_of_sleep_and_health
(https://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/importance_of_sleep_and_health)
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121) Nicolle Bray
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For this discussion I chose to go with option 2.
Sleep Debt Questionnaire
Rate each of the following situations using this scale:
1= Would never doze
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2= Slight chance of dozing
3= Moderate chance of dozing
4= High chance of dozing
Sitting and reading __1__
Watching TV __1__
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) __1__
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break _1___
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit _1___
Sitting and talking to someone _1___
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol _1___
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic __1__
Sleep debt score _8___
Interpretation:
After completing the questionnaire, add the scores to your responses from each statement and interpret
your results.
0= You have little or no sleep debt, or are taking the test at a time of peak alerting.
8= You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some improvement by working it off.
16= Definitely troublesome. You are likely to feel low energy during dips in the circadian rhythm, or when
you are driving or at rest.
24= Severely sleep-deprived, quite possibly due to a sleep disorder such as apnea or insomnia. People
with untreated narcolepsy score in this range.
I find myself very interested in the topic of sleep. I am an insomniac and have always had trouble with
sleep. The Ambien definitely helps. 🙂 I also have ADHD so the medication I take for that doesn’t allow
me to feel tired. They kind of cancel either other out sometimes. Sleep is mandatory for normal human
functioning. It restores and replenishes our bodies and brains. When looking at my sleep questionnaire it
looks like like I can make some improvements to better my sleep. Since I have insomnia my sleep
patterns vary from night to night. My normal routine is take my Ambien 30 minutes prior to getting in bed.
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Then I will read until I feel like I could fall asleep. Staying asleep seems to prove to be my main problem.
To improve this I will try some of the mindfulness activates I have been learning about. If I do not take my
sleep medication I can neither fall asleep or stay asleep. It’s interesting what my psychiatrists’ says about
my insomnia. She believes I gave it to myself. I smoked marijuana for 15 years and it always helped me
sleep. I never had sleep issues then. When I quit is when I started having problems. One theory to look
at I guess.
Feldman, R.S. (2018), Understanding Psychology, Pg. 135 and 140
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167
(https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167)
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Hi Nicolle,
I’m right there with you with the whole ADHD and sleep. I take Adderall XR and have to be sure to
take it early, when I first get up so that it wears off by the time I need to be in bed. I struggled with
insomnia prior to medicating my ADHD so I don’t think those meds are a major contributor to my
issues. I take elavil at night for nerve pain and sleep and it really helps me stay asleep once I get
there. Makes getting there a little easier as well.
I’m trying to think back to when I smoked and remember if it helped sleep issues. I don’t think I
smoked it regularly enough at night to notice, but it did help my attention a little. It also helps my
husband who is DXed with PTSD and depression, keep the nightmares away. He has a medical card
and has been lucky enough to be hired by a major company who doesn’t drug test, so he can
continue with his medication for the foreseeable future.
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Hello Prof O and Class,
Below is my sleep debt questionnaire results:
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Sitting and reading _1___
Watching TV __4__
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) __1__
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break _2___
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit __4__
Sitting and talking to someone __1__
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol __1__
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic _2___
Sleep debt score _16___
16= Definitely troublesome. You are likely to feel low energy during dips in the circadian rhythm, or when
you are driving or at rest.
I chose this topic because I, and for sure some other classmates can relate to this topic. I have noticed
this troublesome the day I became a mom. It is true on what they say when the baby sleeps, you should
get some sleep as well. But in my experience, it was the other way around. Nowadays, If I get 2-3hrs of
“sleep” I am okay. In all honesty though, it is not healthy and its not safe. But what choice do I have
when I have a toddler who demands my attention and I am not mad about it. Sometimes, I just wished
that my boyfriend realize and understand where I am coming from and my frustrations if I dont get
enough sleep or rest. Plus, my job has a big role of not getting enough sleep as well. I am on call in the
hospital at least 2x a week and I have some schedule that I come in nights and it sure does mess up
your sleep. Lastly, I am in nursing school and sometimes I feel like sleep is not an option. kidding!
I feel though, that I need to change or do something about my sleeping habits but at the same time my
body is so used to it and I think its impossible to just change my sleeping habit.
Reference:
Feldman, R. S. (2019). Understanding psychology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
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Hello Class!
I chose option 1
Sensation and preception allow our bodies to understand what is going on around it. The sensation is
“The activation of the sense organs by a source of physical energy” (Feldman, 2018). Whereas
perception is “The sorting out, interpretation, analysis, and integration of the stimuli carried out by the
sense organs and the brain” (Feldman, 2018). While these are two different processes they do very
similar things, which is why some believe that they are the same process. Does sensory shape our
perceptions? I would say yes, based on what our bodies are picking up by sensors can make our brains
change the perception of the situation. Perhaps you don’t mind crowds, but then you see a fight going on.
Our brain is then going to realize that this crowd is not safe and may even change your opinion on
crowds for quite some time. Do our perceptions misinterpret our sensations? Yes, sensation leads to
preception. with enough stimulus, the sensory then changes. If we view someone/ something one way
and continue to tell our brains that regardless of what is going on around us (sensationally) we will
eventually begin to misinterpret/ change the sensation to match the preception we want.
Resources
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Learning, L. (n.d.). Introduction to Psychology. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopenpsychology/chapter/outcome-sensation-and-perception/
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Holly,
Unlike most of the students in here this is one of my very first college courses. So naturally it takes
me a little bit longer to understand some of the concepts we are learning. I think you did a fantastic
job of further explaining sensory and perception. Can you give a few examples on some stimulus’s
that can cause our perceptions to misinterpret our sensations? I also agree with your example on
how are senses shape our perceptions. I go to tons of concerts and have experienced this quite a
few times.
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Hello Professor and Class,
I chose option 2 for my discussion this week.
Sleep Debt Questionnaire
Rate each of the following situations using this scale:
1= Would never doze
2= Slight chance of dozing
3= Moderate chance of dozing
4= High chance of dozing
Sitting and reading __1__
Watching TV _1___
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) __2_
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break __1__
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit _1___
Sitting and talking to someone __1__
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol __1_
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic _1___
Sleep debt score __9__
The closest score to 9 was 8 which depicted “You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you
could feel some improvement by working it off.”
My results for the sleep debt questionnaire were pretty obvious to me. I take my sleep cycle and the
amount of daily water intake seriously. The reason behind this could be my OCD and anxiety problems. If
I fail to sleep at a certain time, I would get so anxious that I would spend the rest of the night staying up.
After starting college, it was hard in the beginning to adjust my body to new sleeping time, but the one
thing that helped me going to sleep was to listen to some calming music. It helped me go to sleep in less
than 15 minutes. Sleep is compulsory for an ordinary human working. One explanation based on
evolutionary perception, suggests that sleep permitted our ancestors to conserve energy at night, a time
when food was relatively hard to come by (Feldman, 2018). A decent night’s sleep is amazingly
significant for our wellbeing. Indeed, it’s similarly as significant as eating well and working out. During
sleep, the body fixes its cells, reestablishes vitality, and discharges particles like hormones and proteins.
Sleep also has a therapeutic capacity and majorly affects physical wellbeing, subjective execution, and
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mind-set strength.
The Purpose of Sleep. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2020, from
https://www.sleeprate.com/faq_article/what-is-sleep/ (https://www.sleeprate.com/faq_article/what-issleep/)
S. (2019, January 23). The Purpose of Sleep. Retrieved May 12, 2020, from
Feldman, R. S. (2019). Understanding psychology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
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Hello Leen,
Thank you for sharing your results! That is great that you found that music works for you to help
you sleep and stay calm before bed. I can relate to the anxiety because whenever I am overly
anxious or thinking too much about something, I have even more trouble falling asleep. Do you
think that your sleep routine could be improved in any way?
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Hello Professor and Class,
I have decided to go with Option 1: Sensation and perception are two different processes. Does sensory
stimulus shape our perceptions? Do our perceptions misinterpret our sensations? How does that
happen?
Sensory stimulation does shape our perceptions. Most parents raise their kin to not make
assumptions, but a lot of the time, making assumptions is what is apart of many cultures. I am currently
exploring deeper into Buddhism, which focuses a lot on not doing things as such. It teaches that reality is
not the same as our perception of reality. Our perceptions do misinterpret out sensations. There is one
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thing we can all relate to, which is tight-knit traffic.
Most drivers have experienced that one car who just decides to cut you off. The first instinct of
some people may be to express rage. Either through your body language or through the things you
choose to express out loud. Perhaps you even might think the person did this to be a jerk. What many do
not realize is that maybe the person genuinely did not see you, or maybe they may be experiencing an
emergency.
Overall, this is a teaching that could be described as not forming an idea about an event or
person without knowing all the details. Yes, this person cut you off, but would you feel more empathetic if
you know what was actually happening in the car? All we truly know is that this car cut us off. We do not
know why and likely will never know why. Likely so. Our perception of reality and reality are not equal and
will never be equal. Before treating a situation as if it were a glass half empty, it is best to treat it as if it
were half full. Having optimism is one, if not the, healthiest form of thinking.
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Hi Everyone
In this Discussion , I choose option1
Perception and sensation seems to be one of the important topic in psychology whereby perception
clearly represents a step beyond sensation though, perception and sensory are complimentary but have
different roles in such a way we might interpret the word around us but according to Feldman (2108),
sensation encompasses the process by which our sense organs such as the eyes, nose, ears, tongue,
and skin, receives information from the environment while perception is the brain and the sense organ’s
sorting out Interpretation, analysis and integration of stimulus, although, perception is very accurate but
not that perfect but it’s absolutely true that sensory stimulus shapes our perception knowing that the
ability to detect and interpret the event occurring around us enables us to respond to stimulus
appropriately (Feldman, 2018)
The human perception system is wired for accuracy through the help of stimulus and people are
exceedingly good at making use of the wide variety of information available to them (Stoffregen &
Brady,2001). More so, perception can be misinterpreted based on doctrines or ideology that may had
work at effect on our brain in terms of telling us what we are seeing or hearing, like I said earlier that our
perception might be accurate but not that perfect, but in spite of that, misinterpretation can occur during
the course of perceptual processes which will enable us to perceive the word around us are fooled by a
particular situation which those things might not exist or could be incorrect. Perception can misinterpret
our sensation by looking at the this scenario whereby a plot is subjected to a type of moon
misinterpretation stimulus which the city light might be too bright beyond the runway that might appear
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larger on his retina than usual , thereby deceiving the plot to land too early which might be create a
landing accident. Other way perception misinterpretation of sensation could be misinterpreted is by
looking at individual with autism spectrum disorder whereby their facial emotional perception could be
misinterpreted happy face as neutral expression.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education
Stoffregen, T. A., & Bardy, B. G. (2001). On specification and the senses. Behavioral and Brain Sciences,
24(2), 195–261
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Hello Class and Professor,
For this week’s discussion I chose option 2: What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your
overall functioning? What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure you get a good night’s
rest?
I took the sleep debt questionnaire and arrived at a total of 10 points. This signified that I have a
manageable amount of sleep debt but there is room for improvement and I was aware of that even
before taking the questionnaire. I feel that for most of the activities in the questionnaire, I would only doze
off if I didn’t sleep as long as I needed to and this can demonstrate the importance of sleep. The true
purpose of sleep is still an open question but one explanation given is that it is to relax and replenish our
brains and bodies (Feldman, 2018). Reduced activity in the brain during stages of sleep can give
neurons time to repair themselves, and conserve energy which can help with aiding memory (Feldman,
2018). Sleep is important to our overall functioning because there are cells in the body that get rest to
improve their function and effectiveness when we are awake. Although there are many hypotheses of
why we sleep, focusing on the physiological effects make it easier to fathom. Afterall, if we go on long
enough without sleep, we will die. This alone shows it as important as eating, breathing and other body
necessities.
If like me, you are not suffering from any sleep disorders then you don’t need medication to improve your
sleep behavior and can ensure you get enough sleep at night by taking simple and certain actions. In the
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end of the day the way to improve your sleep behavior is get the sleep hours that meet your body’s
needs. Every person and age group are recommended different hours for sleep. Since we are all within
the 18-65 age bracket, we are recommended 7-9 hours of sleep (“How Much Sleep Does My Child
Need,” 2019). Many people have work schedules that can demanding and require being up early in the
morning, so the easiest suggestion is go to sleep early. I know that when I sleep early, I’m able to wake
up on time and have the energy to start my activities of the day until the end. The times where I fail this is
when I’m inconsistent with when I go to sleep so I personally need to improve my sleep schedule.
Another suggestion to add to this is to cut down on naps if they hinder your ability to sleep early, later at
nighttime. If it is hard for you to actually fall asleep some examples of things you can do are exercising
during the day, listening to relaxing and ambient music or sounds, avoiding certain food and beverages at
evening time, and others (Smith et al., 2019). I personally like listening to relaxing music if I can’t fall
asleep on my own. There are plenty of advice and suggestions available for people to sleep better. All it
takes is a willingness to search for which one works best for you. We all should want sufficient sleep and
a good night’s rest if want to maximize our function and productivity both in our personal lives and
careers.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Smith, M., Robinson, L., & Segal, R. (2019, August). How to Sleep Better. Retrieved from
(https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm)
How Much Sleep Does My Child Need? (2019, October 11). Retrieved from
https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/how-much-sleep-does-my-child-need/ (https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/howmuch-sleep-does-my-child-need/)
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Week 2 Discussion Poll
Week 2 Class Poll
Discussion poll. All responses are anonymous and will be shared with the class if
there are enough responses 🙂
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Yes
No
What day is it again?!
Can you repeat that? I just dozed off….
School
Work
Family/Kids
Too much to count!
Other:
Exercise
Meditate
Self care activity (shopping, massage, etc)
Journal
there are enough responses 🙂
* Required
Do you currently struggle with fatigue, exhaustion or burnout? *
What do you think is the biggest contributor to your lack of sleep? *
What is one strategy that you think you would NEVER use to help
yourself sleep be!er?
Your answer
If you were to complete two of the following to help get a good night’s
rest this week, what would it be? (SELECT TWO) *
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No TV before bed
Listen to Soothing Music
No Phone right before
bed
Other:
Now go do what you said you would to get a good night’s sleep this
week! 🙂
Yes
No
Maybe, who knows!
Yes
Do you believe that knowledge of face perception could be useful in
your nursing career? *
Have your perceptions ever misinterpreted your sensations? *
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No
Huh?!
Yes
Maybe
Never Again!
No
Would you like to do more discussion polls? *
Submit
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Option 2
Dr. Owens and classmates,
Feldman (2018), suggests that sleep is a requirement for healthy human functioning; sleep helps restore
and replenish our brains and bodies (p. 134). While we sleep, our body recovers from the strenuous daily
activities we put it through. It is a time for relaxation in which we allow our body to reset and allow for
renewed energy the next day. The sleep debt questionnaire consisted of 4 different ratings numbered 1-
4, indicating how likely you are to doze off while completing eight various activities; 1 being “never dose”
and 4 showing a “high chance of dozing.” My sleep deprivation score was 15, which was in the
intermediate range and reflected my low levels of energy during the day. Taking the sleep debt
questionnaire, confirmed that I am acquiring some poor sleeping habits. According to Wise (2018), the
more sleep cycles that people have during the night, the longer the REM stage becomes in each
subsequent period. Seeing a computer and cell phone just before bedtime can delay sleep by one to
one-and-one-half hours (p. 196). The one to one-and-one-half hours that we are losing deprive us of the
amount of REM sleep periods that we could acquire to enhance our rest. Lately, I have been concerned
with how tired I find myself being even shortly after waking up in the mornings. I have been extending my
days due to the number of assignments that I must complete; this has not been working as I have
realized that it’s becoming increasingly exhausting. I can improve my sleep by making it to bed earlier,
perhaps by 9 PM. I need to refrain from screens and start to relax an hour before bedtime. It is time that I
return to my healthy habits to ensure that I am mentally and physically prepared to accomplish my daily
tasks. In addition to making it to bed earlier, I believe that exercising at least 30 minutes every day can
help increase my energy levels.
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References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Wise, M. (2018). Naps and sleep deprivation: Why academic libraries should consider adding nap
stations to their services for students. New Review of Academic Librarianship 24(2), 192-210.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2018.1431948 (https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2018.1431948)
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Hello Professor and class,
To begin with, sleep is a requirement for normal human functioning (Feldman, 2019). The purpose of
sleep is for humans to be able to rest and to prevent sleep deprivation. If one suffers from total sleep
deprivation, it can result in death (Feldman, 2019). Sleep is important to our overall functioning because
without sleep, we are not able to perform academic and physical tasks and lack of sleep can also make
us feel irritable and slow our reaction time (Feldman, 2019). Not only are we unable to function properly
with lack of asleep, but we also put others in danger, for instance if we drive with little sleep, we could
end up in a car accident and put others in danger. Moreover, I scored a 10 in the Sleep Debt
Questionnaire which means I have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but I could feel some
improvement by working it off. The score I got is reasonable because there are some things I do right
before bed that I shouldn’t. One thing I tend to do right before bed is go into my social media accounts,
watch Netflix on my phone, or YouTube videos. This has become a habit of mine, even though I know
this is bad for you, specially your eyes I still do it. There are three reasons why it is bad to use your
phone right before bed. The first reason is it keeps your mind psychologically engage, the second reason
is the blue light from the phone suppresses melatonin, and the third reason is the alerting properties
delay REM (rapid eye movement) sleep meaning if you see something on your phone that might upset
you or might make you happy, then it might prolong the ability to fall asleep (“Put the Phone”, 2019).
Some things I could do to improve my sleep behavior are not using my phone right before I go to bed,
maybe read a book instead, and go to bed earlier than what I normally do, which is like around midnight.
Thank you
Reference
Feldman, R. (2019). Understanding Psychology. (14th edition). New York, NY. McGraw-Hill Education.
Put the Phone Away! 3 Reasons Why Looking at It Before Bed is a Bad Habit. (2019, April 22). Health
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Essentials. Retrieved from
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/put-the-phone-away-3-reasons-why-looking-at-it-before-bed-isa-bad-habit/ (https://health.clevelandclinic.org/put-the-phone-away-3-reasons-why-looking-at-it-before-bedis-a-bad-habit/)
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Option 2
Sleep is a state of body and mind in which we rest and become inactive in a sense. The eyes are
closed, muscles relaxed, nervous system is slowed down, and consciousness drifts away. Sleep plays a
key factor in how a person functions in their everyday life. Lack or deprivation of sleep can cause
cognitive, emotional, and physical problems. As Worley (2018) states, “It has become increasingly clear,
however, that no matter how hectic our lives may be, we can no longer afford to ignore what research is
telling us about the importance of sleep for our safety and mental and physical well-being.”
I took the sleep debt questionnaire and scored an 11. This falls in between having a manageable
amount and and being a troublesome sleeper. I feel that this would be correct for me because there are
days where I get a full eight hours of sleep and then there are some days where I’m lucky if I can achieve
four hours of sleep. The amount of energy and focus I have each day is absolutely affected by my sleep
the night before. To improve my sleeping habits I try to not use anything to stimulate my mind for at least
a half hour before I would like to fall asleep.
Reference
Worley, S. (2018). The Extraordinary Importance of Sleep: The Detrimental Effects of Inadequate Sleep
on Health and Public Safety Drive and Explosion of Sleep Research. Retrieved from: https://eds-aebscohost-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=d3ae7a73-5e17-
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Hi Professor and class,
I chose option 1
Psychologically, sensation is the act of or the process of sensing our environment by using the stimuli
from our senses which is the sense of touch, sight, smell hearing and taste, While perception refers to
the process of interpreting those stimuli to meaningful information. Perception is also the process by
which the brain select, organizes and interprets these sensation.
Sensory stimuli shape our perception. Sensory receptors are known as special neurons that are in
charge for taking in sensory information. Sensory receptors are formed on when sensory stimuli such as
sight smell are detected.
Yes sensory stimuli can shape our preceptor in the sense that perception is our sensory experience of
the world around us which involves recognizing environmental stimuli and action that are responsible to
those stimuli.
For instance, the sense of smell, when one perceived a nice smell of rose flower, energy from the
environmental stimuli activates specialized receptor cells in the sense organ. Coded message are sent
along a specific sensory pathway to the brain. For perception, the message are decided and interpreted
in the brain as a meaningful perception.
RFERENCE
Feldman, R .S.(2018) Understanding Psychology (14th ed.) Dubuque: Mc Graw-Hill Education.
https://www.psychologydiscussion.net/perception
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Hello Dr. Owens and everyone
i will be discussing option two the purpose of sleep. sleep is a physiological behaviour that is common to
all living things.and it form about one third of all human life and can be divided into two phases which are
the non- rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and the rapid eye movement(REM)sleep. The NREM phase
has 3 stages, while the REM stage is the dream stage.
Sleep is for conservation of energy and restoration of our brain and body growth. According to francis
Crick and Graeme Mitchison believe that sleep and dreams help the brain to flush out the day’s
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accumulation of unwanted and useless information. (Crick & Mitchison 1983). According to my scale of
sleepiness i have a sleep debt of 10 which is worrisome to me because i find it difficult to sleep and i
constantly have to take a sleep pills before i can sleep which has affected me in many ways include
weight gain, mood swings, trouble concentrating and many more. According to the textbook the ways i
can improve my sleep behavior includes but not limited to exercising during the day at least 6 hours
before bedtime, avoiding long naps, but taking short naps for energy boost and increased alertness,
having a regular sleep pattern and sticking to it , avoiding caffeinated drinks at lunch time, avoiding sleep
pills which I’m used to because it disrupt the normal sleep pattern and taking a glass of warm milk at bed
time has been proven to work since it contains tryptophan which help people fall asleep.
References:
Feldman, R.S. (2018). understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill education.
(Crick & Mitchison 1983)
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Hi Toyin
I read your post , well detailed and interesting knowing how beneficial it is for us to have enough
sleep because it plays a major role in our learning and memory and I truly understand how stressful
our days could be but we really need sleep in order to function well in life. I absolutely agree with you
that sleep is for conservation of energy and restoration of our brain and body growth but it’s so
worrisome when you are been deprived of that thereby having sleep deprivation which might require
medication as you did mentioned but I believe that regular exercise will be of great help and avoid
caffeine drink later than early evening as well but above all , you did a good job.
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I chose option 2 for discussion this week
Sleep is an interesting topic as we always hear how many hours of sleep we need to be rested or how
many the stages of the sleep cycle. Sleep is a requirement for normal human functioning, although,
surprisingly, the reason why has long baffled scientists. It certainly is reasonable to expect that our
bodies would require a tranquil “rest and relaxation” period to revitalize themselves, and experiments with
rats show that total sleep deprivation results in death (Feldman, 2018). Taking the Sleep Debt
Questionnaire I knew I would have a low score because I never feel tired throughout the day or that I
need a nap. My score was 8= You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some
improvement by working it off. I feel like I have more of little to no sleep debt and I don’t know how a
score of 0 could be possible as there is no option for scoring a 0. Improving my sleep behavior could be
something to try because even though I don’t feel tired I could improve my sleep quality. Some tips for
improving sleep include reduce blue light exposure in the evening, don’t consume caffeine late in the day,
and set your bedroom temperature (Rudy Mawer, 2020).
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (n.d.). Sleep deprivation and deficiency.
Rudy Mawer, M. C. (2020, February). 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night. Retrieved from Healthline:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better
Sleep Debt Questionnaire
Rate each of the following situations using this scale:
1= Would never doze
2= Slight chance of dozing
3= Moderate chance of dozing
4= High chance of dozing
Sitting and reading _1___
Watching TV ___1_
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) _1___
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break __1__
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit __1__
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Sitting and talking to someone __1__
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol __1__
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic 1____
Sleep debt score _8___
Interpretation:
After completing the questionnaire, add the scores to your responses from each statement and interpret
your results.
0= You have little or no sleep debt, or are taking the test at a time of peak alerting.
8= You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some improvement by working it off.
16= Definitely troublesome. You are likely to feel low energy during dips in the circadian rhythm, or when
you are driving or at rest.
24= Severely sleep-deprived, quite possibly due to a sleep disorder such as apnea or insomnia. People
with untreated narcolepsy score in this range.
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**Professor Owens I was copying the reference for our textbook from your post and accidentally
copied National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (n.d.). Sleep deprivation and deficiency into my
reference list.
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Hi everyone,
What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall functioning? Complete the Sleep
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(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/files/7342079/download?wrap=1) and discuss your
results. What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure you get a good night’s rest?
Sleep Debt Questionnaire
Rate each of the following situations using this scale:
1= Would never doze
2= Slight chance of dozing
3= Moderate chance of dozing
4= High chance of dozing
Sitting and reading _1___
Watching TV _1___
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting) _1___
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break __1__
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit _3___
Sitting and talking to someone __1__
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol __1__
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic _1___
Sleep debt score __10__
Interpretation:
8= You have a manageable amount of sleep debt, but you could feel some improvement by working it off.
My sleep debt score is higher than I expected it to be. I am very conscious of getting enough sleep. I
have experienced not having enough sleep for long periods of time and it was detrimental to my health. I
also had an autoimmune disorder that was probably triggered by stress and lack of sleep. I do
consciously try to nap when I think my body needs it. I do not sleep the afternoon away, but I do try to get
20-40 minutes of sleep.
One thing I can do to improve my sleep is to reduce my technology use around the time I go to my sleep,
or at least reduce the amount of blue light I take in at night. I can also use the timer on my television so
that it turns off before the sensory stimulus of light and sound wakes me up in the middle of the night
(Feldman, 2018, p. 89). I can also make changes to my schedule and manage my time differently so that
I am not pushing my assignments to the day that they are due. In addition, eating late at night could also
affect my sleep because I would need to wait to go to sleep until I digested my food. One big thing that I
am guilty of is drinking coffee in the afternoon or evening. I love coffee, and I do not think it keeps me up
at night, but maybe I am not sleeping as soundly after having coffee later in the day.
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Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
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Hello Professor and class,
option 2
With doing my sleep debt questionnaire my Sleep debt score was 11. In Wiley’s book, Tortora and
Derrickson state “Sleep deprivation impairs attention, learning, and performance.”(Torta&Derrickson,
2016 p 570) Sleep is essential to the normal functioning of the body in everyday life with our daily
functions. Many studies have shown that sleep deprivation impairs judgment and attention along with
memory. It even can affect our performance and compromises your immune system. If the lack of sleep
lasts long enough, it can lead to severe mood swings, hallucinations, and worse than anything, death.
In restoration for your body to recharge you will need to provide time for the body to repair itself with
sleep. This does help with the consolidation of memories; enhancement of your immune system
functions and maturation of the brain or really to help thinking clearly. It indeed is important for your
overall health and day to day functions. In my results, I do sleep apparently. Even though it does feel like
with all the homework at times I do find sleep limited. But I occasionally nap which does help some. In
fact, our book for psychology states it helps with we call cycle back and forth between wakefulness and
sleep is one example of the body’s circadian rhythms along with several other bodily functions, such as
body temperature, hormone production, and blood pressure. (Feldman, 2018 p140) It does show that I
could improve my overall sleep and well if it helps with hormone balance and blood pressure than that is
another bonus I am sure my body will thank me in the long run. I’m sure that will happen really have to
wait until after school is done for now. Really to help improve my sleep behavior I would have to get to a
set schedule for school, family, and work. Well at this time I do get at least 6 hours of sleep. So I could
look into more time since the average sleep one should get a night a recommended amount to be more
than three but between 7 to 8 hours of sleep. I know this will help me focus and learn better. It also said
that you feel refresh and happier with more sleep along with being more productive and not eating as
much. It will even help me not get sick cause lets face it during this pandemic that is the last thing I would
need to happen. So putting a schedule to help coordinate my life along with school and work and sticking
to it will help my overall behavior and ensure that I get a good amount of sleep to be more prepared for
class.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
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Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2016). Principles of anatomy & physiology (15th ed.). Hoboken, NJ:
Wiley.
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For this weeks discussion I chose to do my initial post on Option 2. Sleep has a lot of different purposes,
and not all of them are perfectly clear currently. According to the textbook, some experts believe that it
gives the neurons in our brains time to replenish or heal while others believe it was a way to conserve
energy (Feldman, 2018). I have noticed on days that I do not get enough sleep my brain seems to
process things slower than usual and I have trouble concentrating. When I did the Sleep debt
questionnaire, I got a 18, which is considered troublesome. I did not find this all that remarkable as I
already knew I have difficulty sleeping. I have ADHD and because of that I struggle to make my mind
slow down at night so that I can fall asleep. As it is, I already try and keep a consistent bed ritual to
ensure it is as easy as possible to sleep. According to the Mayo Clinic (2020) “Limiting Daytime Naps”
and “create a restful environment” can make it significantly easier to get good rest. (Sleep tips: 6 steps to
better sleep). I implemented these by utilizing my children’s nap time to study or to do another task
around the house, usually ones that would not get done otherwise (working out is the most frequent one).
I also make sure that I make my bed every morning, fill the room with a pleasant lavender scent and start
my meditation routine. This way I can turn my mind off more easily. I find that having a sense of
accomplishment at the end of the day is the most effective way for me to be able to sleep well.
References:
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Mayo Clinic. (2020). Mayo Clinic/ Adult Health. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthylifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adulthealth/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379)
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Sleep is very important to our overall well being. Jenna Fletcher explains that sleep is needed for
productivity and concentration, managing your weight and calorie regulation, athletic performance and a
healthy heart. She also explains the importance of sleep related to social and emotional intelligence,
managing depression, reduction of inflammation and the effects it has on our immune system. This is
further explained by the sleep foundation, explaining that memories are consolidated and stored during
sleep, researchers have proven that people who got sleep retained more information and performed
better on memory tasks. They also further explain that our bodies require sleep to restore, to grow
muscle including the heart and blood vessels, repair tissue damage and synthesize hormones which all
promote homeostasis.
I implemented testing on the questionnaire my score was an 8 and though it reflected that this was
manageable sleep debt with some improvement working it off. I feel like it was very basic and did not
delve into the problem. It is true I am not much of a dozer but I also don’t sleep and when I do it is
restless. This could stem from anxiety, stress or even not being able to fully expend enough energy like
roller skating, hiking, swimming or going to the gym.
I’m looking into more homeopathic ways to get better results but really haven’t found anything that works.
I started turning off lights and turning my phone down but then my anxiety increases, I tried nature
sounds and meditation but then I got stir crazy. So honestly to improve sleep I found no sure fire way
except to decrease anxiety and find a positive way to release stress.
Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Medical News Today (why sleep is essential) Fletcher, Jenna (2019)
medicalnewstoday.com
Sleep Foundation
sleepfoundation.org
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/144401) Trisha DelEon
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/144401)
1:04am
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Hello class,
I chose option 2 for my discussion: What is the purpose of sleep and how is it important to your overall
functioning? Complete the Sleep Debt Questionnaire
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/files/7342079/download?wrap=1) and discuss your
results. What can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure you get a good night’s rest?
According to an article by Fletcher, getting a good night’s rest can be very beneficial to us. Sleeping
better can help us concentrate more throughout the day and improve our productivity. It can also help
people have a lower chance of gaining weight and better our athletic performance when exercising
because of all the energy and improved brain function sleep can give. Another benefit of sleep would be
that it makes individuals more socially and emotionally intelligent and is linked to help prevent
depression. Lastly, it is good to sleep because it betters your immune system by helping the body repair,
regenerate, and recover.
After taking the sleep debt questionnaire I was kind of surprised. Most of the questions I was getting
asked I was scoring high and I thought it was a good thing that I can fall asleep at any slight inactive
convenience but it actually showed me that I am in between definitely troublesome and severely sleep
deprived because I scored a 20. This questionnaire is actually giving me a little wake up call and
relaxation into how my sleeping patterns are.
I have always woken up very early for work. I used to have a job that was a 45min drive from my
apartment and so I would wake up at 6:30am everyday to get to work on time. My day would be very
hectic with work and school at the same time and sometimes trying to get a workout in. I would do my
homework until about 2am so my normal amount of sleep would be 4hrs. I work at 8am now and have a
job that is 5min away from me so I wake up at 7am and I go to work, attend my online lectures, run
errands, work on homework, maybe get a workout in. My bedtime right now is about 2am maybe 3am so
I get a good 4-5 hours of sleep a day. I do get very tired throughout the day and try to sleep any little
chance I get.
There really needs to be a lot of changes made into how much I sleep. I could try to do my homework
earlier and not spend so much time on my phone. I use this app called TikTok that is very entertaining
and I could be on it for hours so I need to restrict myself to only about 30min of usage then I need to go
to sleep. This will actually be a major change in my schedule and will help me catch up on my daily hours
of sleep that I need which is 7 hours or more.
References
Fletcher, J. (2019). Why sleep is essential for health. MedicalNewsToday. Retrieved from:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325353 (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325353)
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Feldman, R. S. (2018). Understanding psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
-Trisha DeLeon
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/69954) Renee Owens (Instructor)
1:40pm
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Are Nurses Getting Enough Sleep?
Research has shown that a lack of sleep and sleepiness on the job is directly related to patient care,
including patient mortality rates (Gelinas, 2019). There can be many contributing factors to a person’s
lack of sleep, such as sleep disorders, lack of work/life balance, stress, etc. One of these factors is
extended working hours. Dr. Ann Rogers, sleep medicine expert, published a study that found error
rates can triple when nurses work shifts longer than 12. 5 hours (Gelinas, 2019). Professionals in the
healthcare field, such as doctors and nurses typically work long shifts and Dr. Christopher Landrigan,
M.D., M.P.H. states that “We have a culture of working long hours, and the impact of fatigue has not
been a part of our consciousness” (The Joint Commission, 2018).
So, how does one begin to address the issues of fatigue and lack of sleep? A good start might be to
focus on individual strategies of getting a good night’s rest and learning to recognize the early signs of
burnout due to lack of sleep and fatigue on the job. Ameritech College of Healthcare (n.d.) suggests
five ways nurses can improve their sleep habits including, establishing a sleep routine and exercising
before a shift.
As a future nurse, what do you think are some strategies that might be useful to improve your
sleeping habits and combat work fatigue?
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References
Ameritech College of Healthcare. (n.d.). 5 ways nurses can improve their sleep habits. Retrieved
from https://www.ameritech.edu/blog/5-ways-nurses-can-improve-sleep/
(https://www.ameritech.edu/blog/5-ways-nurses-can-improve-sleep/)
Gelinas, L. (2019, June 11). Asleep on the job. Retrieved
from https://www.americannursetoday.com/asleep-on-the-job/
(https://www.americannursetoday.com/asleep-on-the-job/)
The Joint Commission. (2018, June 20). Sentinel Event Alert 48: Health care worker fatigue and
patient safety. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/sea_issue_48/
(https://www.jointcommission.org/sea_issue_48/)
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/106366) Blaire Cilindrello
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/106366)
7:29pm
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Professor,
I have found myself very often struggling with sleep patterns and fatigue at work. I work in an
emergency room and the amount of stress during any given shift is very high. I have found some
ways to help. I have found that taking natural melatonin to sleep helps me to fall asleep and shut my
brain down. I exercise on my days off and I prepare healthy meals to bring to work and for my days
off, so I do not have to cook daily. Self-care is very important. Doing things that make you happy and
decompress help. I spend time with my kids and we watch TV or listen to music and it helps. The last
thing I have found to be effective is meditation and deep breathing. When I am overwhelmed at work,
I just try to center myself, take some very deep breaths, and collect my thoughts before I move on to
the next task. Moving on to the next patient without a clear head can be a costly mistake to the
patient’s health.
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/106366) Blaire Cilindrello
(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/106366)
7:22pm
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For this topic, I chose the sleep option and I chose it for a reason. I wanted to see where I would stack up
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on the questionnaire. In addition to attending this accelerated BSN program full time, I also work in an
emergency room. It has been absolutely draining mentally, physically, and emotionally since the start of
this pandemic. I have worked upwards of 88 hours every week since the middle of March. I have two
young children at home. Sleep is rare and I often find I have a hard time functioning. Not surprisingly, I
scored a 20, which is too close to the 24 which is severely sleep deprived and is where people with
narcolepsy score. That number is too high and is concerning. I have been fortunate to never ever fall
asleep behind the wheel or even begin to fall asleep, but I very frequently get home and find that I have
no recollection of my trip home. I was on autopilot the entire time, which is equally as dangerous as
falling asleep.
According to our textbook, “A second explanation for why we sleep is that sleep restores and replenishes
our brains and bodies. For instance, the reduced activity of the brain during non-REM sleep may give
neurons in the brain a chance to repair themselves. That reduced activity may also weaken connections
among particular nerve cells to conserve energy, which has the effect of aiding memory” (Feldman,
2019). It is not really known why we need sleep, and the amount of sleep needed from person to person
varies. There are people that I know that can function with only four hours of sleep a night. Being that I
am in school and work so much, there are nights that I do only get four hours of sleep and it feels as
though delirium has set in. I have been so sleep deprived that I have ended up in states of mind that are
similar to that of being blackout drunk. I have complete conversations I have no recollection of. I say
things that I would never say. I think in irrational ways. Every thought process is blurry or fuzzy and reality
does not feel real. That is a scary place to be in. According to the National Sleep Foundation,
“Researchers have also shown that after people sleep, they tend to retain information and perform better
on memory tasks. Our bodies all require long periods of sleep in order to restore and rejuvenate, to grow
muscle, repair tissue, and synthesize hormones” (www.sleepfoundation.org, 2019). This offers an
explanation in this article that we need sleep to “consolidate” our memories from short term to long term
in our minds and that we need sleep not only for our minds, but for our body to function as well.
References:
Feldman, R.S. (2019). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.
Why Do We Need Sleep? (2019). Retrieved from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/why-do-weneed-sleep
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