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|The effect of sleep on the psychology and development of children and adolescents. |
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Contents

INTRODUCTION 3
Why Is Sleep Relevant to Psychology? 4
What Is Sleep and Why Is It Important 4
Sleep Regulation 4
The Impact of Sleep on Daytime Functioning 5
Sleep deprivation impairs learning and memory. 5
Sleep deprivation impairs academic success and neurobehavioral functioning. 5
Sleep deprivation impairs emotional regulation. 5
Sleep deprivation impairs health. 5
Sleep deprivation impairs adolescents’ driving ability. 6
Sleep Behaviour Across Development 6
New-borns and Infants (0 to 12 months) 7
Developmental changes in sleep. 7
Behavioural and psychological factors affecting sleep behaviour. 7
Early Childhood (12 Months to 6 Years of Age) 7
Developmental changes in sleep. 7
Behavioural and psychological factors affecting sleep behaviour. 7
School-Age Years 8
Developmental changes in sleep. 8
Behavioural and psychological factors affecting sleep behaviour. 8
Adolescence 8
Behavioural and psychological factors affecting sleep behaviour. 9
Further studies