The Effects Of Sleep Deprivation On Basic Vital Signs And...

A Review of a Sleep Deprivation Study The Effects of Total Sleep Deprivation on Basic Vital Signs and Cognitive Function in Humans Leighton S. Holliday University of the People Introduction In today’s society sleep deprivation has reached a level where it becomes a serious problem and over the past thirty years scientist have been studying the negative consequences of insufficient sleep. It is recommended that we get an average of eight hours of sleep each night, however, due to this fast-paced world that we live in, individuals are not able to get the amount of sleep that is recommended. This does not only reduces productivity at work, but also personal well-being and safety. Three college students from the North Carolina State University (Amy Martin, Christine Davis and Young-Mi Oh), designed an independent project to study the impacts of sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation and its negative side effects are the general topics of this article. The purpose of this research was to â€Å"test the effects sleep deprivation on blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, and some cognitive abilities in order to compare results with past studies(). Research in the past has proven that sleep deprivation will affect many aspects of the body and therefore, the hypothesis is â€Å"to confirm that sleep deprivation has negative impacts on the body’s operating system† (Martin, Davis, Mi-Oh, 2002, pp. 2 – 3) . Methods There were six participants, (three males and three females) whoShow MoreRelatedThe Purpose Of This Research Is To Prove The Usefulness1371 Words   |  6 Pagessatisfied. A Persons basic needs Physiological Needs include things like, food, water, sex, and sleep. Security in the workplace, within one’s family, health and property are all essential safety needs. Intimate relationships and friendships are all factors of love/belonging needs, and the Self-fulfilment tier is ignited by reaching one’s full potential. 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