Psychophysiology of Sleep and Wakefulness

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Lecture type	Total
Lectures	15
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Sleep is one of the fundamental biological processes, playing a crucial role in an individual?s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of sleep represents an essential competency for future psychologists. The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge to understand the theoretical foundations and current findings in the psychology of sleep, with a particular emphasis on the physiological processes underlying sleep, the regulatory mechanisms of sleep and wakefulness, and approaches to measuring and assessing sleep processes. Through the course content, students will become familiar with the most common sleep disorders, the characteristics of sleep in specific populations, as well as evidence-based psychological interventions aimed at improving sleep quality across different populations.

1. Understand the role of homeostatic and circadian processes in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.
2. Compare methods for measuring, assessing, and monitoring sleep, and identify their advantages and limitations.
3. Recognize and describe the most common sleep disorders.
4. Interpret the relationship between sleep and mental health.
5. Explain the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive functions, emotions, and behavior.
6. Compare changes in sleep patterns across the lifespan.
7. Describe and evaluate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to improving sleep quality.

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