Social Cues

• What are endogenous pacemakers?

  Your body's internal clocks
• How do exogenous zeitgebers differ from endogenous pacemakers?

  Exogenous zeitgebers are external, endogenous are internal
• How do endogenous pacemakers regulate biological rhythms?

  They operate without external factors
• What occurs at 12:00 PM in social synchronization?

  Lunch and work break
• What is the function of exogenous zeitgebers in biological rhythms?

  • Synchronize internal biological clocks
  • Regulate biological rhythms
  • Provide external cues for timing
• What happens at 6:00 AM in social synchronization?

  Morning light, breakfast, and social activity
• What role do endogenous pacemakers play in biological rhythms?

  They regulate internal biological processes
• What is a biological rhythm?

  A consistent sleep-wake cycle
• What is the overall effect of social cues on biological rhythms?

  They help maintain a healthy biological rhythm
• What genetic information do endogenous pacemakers use?

  To control biological processes
• What are social cues in the context of zeitgebers?

  External factors that synchronize the internal clock
• What is the social synchronization point at 6:00 PM?

  Dinner and family time
• What role do social cues play in biological rhythms?

  They act as exogenous zeitgebers
• If someone has irregular meal times, how might it affect their internal clock?

  It may disrupt their digestion and sleep patterns
• What is essential for maintaining a healthy biological clock?

  Social synchronization
• How do social cues and biological rhythms interact?

  Social cues influence biological rhythms' stability
• What are social cues important for maintaining?

  Healthy biological rhythms
• What do exogenous zeitgebers influence?

  Endogenous pacemakers
• How do social cues influence biological rhythms?

  They synchronize internal clocks with regular signals
• Why are bedtime routines important for the body?

  They help the body anticipate sleep at the right time
• What are the social synchronization points and their corresponding time points?

  • 6:00 AM: Morning light + breakfast + social activity
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch + work break
  • 6:00 PM: Dinner + family time
  • 9:00 PM: Social withdrawal
• How do meal times act as social cues?

  They signal when to digest and feel tired
• What is the effect of social withdrawal at 9:00 PM?

  It contributes to the circadian rhythm
• How does a regular bedtime routine affect biological rhythms?

  It helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• What is the role of endogenous pacemakers in the body?

  • Regulate biological rhythms
  • Function without external factors
  • Control processes like:
  • Sleep-wake cycles
  • Hormone release
• What are social cues classified as?

  Exogenous zeitgebers
• Why is social synchronization important?

  It ensures our bodies function smoothly
• What role does light from the sun play in biological rhythms?

  It aligns the sleep-wake cycle
• What happens at 9:00 PM in social synchronization?

  Social withdrawal
• What is the role of social cues in circadian rhythm?

  They reset our biological clock
• How do social cues stabilize our circadian clock?

  By regularly influencing endogenous pacemakers
• What biological processes do endogenous pacemakers help regulate?

  Sleep-wake cycles and hormone release
• What is the role of social cues as exogenous zeitgebers?

  • Act as external factors
  • Influence endogenous pacemakers
  • Synchronize internal clocks
  • Provide regular signals for biological rhythms
• What are exogenous zeitgebers?

  External cues that synchronize biological clocks
• What can inconsistent social schedules lead to?

  Fatigue or sleep disturbances
• How do external events influence our sleep-wake cycle?

  By regularly occurring at the same time
• How do work schedules function as social cues?

  They align daily routines and promote nighttime drowsiness
• What is the relationship between social cues and endogenous pacemakers?

  Social cues influence endogenous pacemakers' timing
• What is the relationship between social interactions and alertness?

  Engaging with others can influence energy levels