AP Psychology POdcast Assignment

DUE: First day back from Fall Break (10/14)

Listen to the following podcast:

The "Swiss Army Knife" Of Health: A Good Night's Sleep (35:59). Then answer the
following question. Be sure to include specific quotes from the podcast in your
responses.

1) Who is Matthew Walker?

2) How does he describe/characterize the “Sleep Cycle?”

3) According to Mr. Walker, why do we sleep? WHat’s the difference between REM
sleep and NREM sleep and why do we do both?

4) How does professor Walker explain dreams versus nightmares?

5) Why do you think he refers to sleep as the “Swiss Army Knife of Health”?

6) What does he mean by subjective versus objective need regarding sleep?

7) According to Mr. Walker, why is sleep stigmatized?

 8) According to Mr. Walker, what is the most important factor regarding healthy
sleeping?

Reflection What stood out? What surprised you? How can you apply what you learned to your
own life (5-7 sentences) -