The Brain and the Internal World

Watch the video of Peter Tripp’s Sleep Deprivation Experiment.

Were you surprised at some of the effects that Tripp experienced? Why or why not?

What does Tripp’s experience reveal about the purpose of sleep?

Does his experience provide any insight into possible causes or potential treatments for sleep disorders?

Describe your own experience with sleep deprivation and how it compares to that of Tripp.

Reference

ADafne. (n.d.).  The secrets of sleep.  [Video].  ViewPure. http://viewpure.com/nSNRdvusmQs