2. •
Restorative Theory
-While sleeping, our body replenish lost chemicals and repairs
damaged muscles from past activities.
3. •
Evolutionary Theory
-According to some psychologists, humans and animals sleep in a
different times to avoid being present during their predator's normal hunting
times.
Deers are always alert. They tend to
sleep for only a few hours to ensure
safety from predators
Lions sleep mostly on the day and hunts
mostly at night and early in the morning
and sleeps or rests during the day. Lions
does not worry about predators in the
morning since they are rarely the prey
4. How much sleep do we need?
(Statistic from Brain Facts, Society for
Neuroscience, 2002).
5. A Few Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep
Improved Memory
Improved Physical Performance
Better Mood
6. A Few Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep
Improved Memory
Improved Physical Performance
Better Mood