Question

class starter - student notes
week 8:
newsworthy monday - your task is to research newsworthy science content from the past week. choose one news story about science that was released within the last 7 days, read the article, and summarize it in 1 paragraph.
tubing tuesday - answer the following 3 questions related to the video.

1. how long is the optimal sleep time for the average person?
2. full lapses in awareness are also known as ____________.
3. true or false: your ability to memorize and retain information declines when you sleep more.

Explanation:

1. The optimal sleep time for the average person is generally considered to be 7 - 9 hours. This is based on research in the field of medicine and health which studies sleep - related factors and their impact on human well - being.
2. Full lapses in awareness are also known as microsleeps. These are brief involuntary periods of sleep that can occur when a person is severely sleep - deprived or drowsy.
3. False. Adequate sleep is crucial for memory consolidation. During sleep, the brain processes and stores new information, and lack of sleep can actually impair memory function rather than the other way around.

Answer:

1. 7 - 9 hours
2. Microsleeps
3. False