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Psychology

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

6209PSYSCI-JAN-CTY

Aims

Aims: 1. To introduce key theories of the functional role of sleep in relation to the brain and behaviour. 2. To explore contemporary applied issues in sleep research and to introduce students to methodologies and techniques in current use. 3. To consider potential conflict between sleep as a biological drive and social influences on sleep patterns. 4. To encourage independent review of research literature in the development of critical discussion.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:This module will cover a broad range of topics in considering both theoretical and applied questions about why we sleep. These topics will include: The timing of human sleep – biological, psychological and social influences Sleep and performance: deprivation studies Functions of sleep Measuring sleepiness Sleep in society Infant sleep Sleep and mood Dreaming Evolutionary aspects of sleep
Module Overview:
This module will introduce key theories of the functional role of sleep in relation to the brain and behaviour. You will explore contemporary applied issues in sleep research and consider potential conflict between sleep as a biological drive.
Additional Information:This module will explore sleep from a range of perspectives. The topics are organised around key questions designed to stimulate ideas and argument - do not expect simple answers! We will look at issues which have been around for some time - how does sleep affect the body? Why sleep at night? Just how much do people sleep each night? Why does this change as we get older? Where do ideas about sleep (such as the need for 8 hours sleep each night) originate? Why shouldn’t we aim to sleep 6 hours or 10 hours? Can common sense tell us everything we need to know about sleep? The module will be taught through a series of 2 hour weekly lectures.

Assessments

Centralised Exam