AO3: Ultradian rhythms

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Liam

Cards (2)

  • Strength: Improved understanding
    What? Improved understanding of age-related sleep changes
    Who? SWS reduces with age - Cauter et al. - sleep defecit explains issues of old age
    Why? Practical value
  • Limitation: Individual differences
    What? Variation between people
    Who? Tucker et al. - differences between participants in stages 3 and 4 - biologically determined
    Why? Difficult to describe 'normal sleep'