BBB - Sleep Disorders Lesson

Sleep Disorders

At some point in our lives, we will all experience an inability to sleep or some type of sleep disturbance. A sleep disorder is a serious disturbance in our ability to regularly have normal sleep patterns that interfere with daytime functioning and cause distress. Sleep disorders can either be primary or secondary. Primary sleep disorders are those not associated with any other health condition. Secondary sleep disorders are associated with medication, alcohol or drug use, and other health issues. In AP Psychology there are several sleep disorders that you should know.

After viewing the content below and reading the corresponding pages in your text, take a moment to review your knowledge of sleep disorders using the activity provided at the bottom of this page.

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