When was the last time you found yourself drifting off in the middle of a long class lecture or meeting? According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2008 "Sleep in America" poll, 29% of participants reported becoming very sleepy or even falling asleep at work in the previous month alone.
Sleep can affect learning, stress, weight and much more.
"Nearly 50 million Americans chronically suffer from sleep problems and disorders that affect their careers, their personal relationships and safety on our roads," explains Darrel Drobnich of the National Sleep Foundation in a press release. Unfortunately, getting a good night's sleep is not a priority for many of these individuals. The foundation's reports also found that approximately 63% of respondents simply accept sleep deprivation as a part of their life, while 32% turn to caffeinated drinks to combat their daytime sleepiness.
"Similar to diet and exercise, sleep needs to be an integral element of a healthy lifestyle. The impact of not getting good sleep is far reaching and has Americans compromising their productivity, safety, health and relationships - both on the job and at home," Drobnich suggests. Recent research has linked lack of sleep to a wide range of ailments, including memory problems and obesity. Learn more about some of the top reasons why you should get a good night's sleep.
Of course, knowing why you need to sleep isn't enough to solve the problem. If you struggle with sleep, there are a number of tips you can follow to improve both the amount and quality of sleep you get each night. About.com's Guide to Sleep Disorders, Brandon Peters, has some great tips on how to get a better night's sleep.
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Most types of writing in psychology require the inclusion of a title page. The title page is the first page that your instructor and other readers will see, so it is important this page is properly formatted, includes all the necessary information, and offers a clear representation of the topic of your paper.
Find more information in this article about writing a title page in APA format.
Learn how to write a title page in APA format.
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Learn more about some of the basic rules of APA format and check out a few examples:
Psychology students should also consider picking up a copy of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association or another book such as the Concise Rules of APA Style.
With Thanksgiving upon us, the Christmas season just around the corner and end-of-term exams rapidly approaching, this time of year can be a stressful period for many people. Is the thought of hosting a family dinner putting you on edge? Are you stressed out about money issues? Do you have loads of last-minute assignment to finish but no time to finish them?
Discover ways that you can lower your stress levels this holiday season.
Photo courtesy Rich Legg/iStockPhotoThe holidays can actually be a great time to tackle some of the stressful issues in your life. While this is certainly a busy time of year, finding new ways to cope with stress means that you'll be able to enjoy the holidays even more.
No matter what type of stressful issue you are facing, there are some great tips and resources out there that can help. Elizabeth Scott, About.com's Guide to Stress Management, has some excellent ideas for dealing with stress this holiday season. First, start by signing up for her free holiday stress relief email course.
If the impending end of the semester is stressing you out, here are a few great resources to help you prepare for your exams and finish those research papers.
Definition: A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study. Read more...
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