The second behaviour is sleep procrastination, which involves the individual delaying bedtime in favour of other activities such as reading, schoolwork, art or gaming. This can also occur when faced with an upcoming or past stressful event, for example, the outcome of the 2016 US election. In these circumstances, although the events cannot be controlled, the individual can stay up until dawn, although most commonly, its before 3 AM. Despite fatigue during the day, the behaviour persists. The only instances the behaviour ceases is in times of illness or if less than 4 daily hours of sleep are obtained for consecutive days.
The subject comprehends the impact sleep procrastination has on their overall well being. This includes the immediate symptoms of sleep deprivation, such as overall fatigue, decreased motor and communication skills, as well as the occasional hallucination. The outcome of prolonged sleep deprivation, as a result of sleep procrastination, is also understood. The symptoms of which include premature aging, …show more content…
However, despite this, the continuation of these behaviours continued as the perceived benefits of performing them outweighed the perceived costs. This was exhibited in the first behaviour, not using a horse halter, as viewing the benefits of time efficiency, as well as training and bonding, as a justification for the possible risk of injury should the horse, or horses, get loose. In the second behaviour, the enjoyment and productivity experienced while staying up late at night trumped the risk of chronic, and potentially life threatening, condition in the long run should sleep procrastination remain a routine behaviour. In both instances, a cue to action involved witnessing, other individuals behaving in the same fashion, therefore making the behaviour seem commonplace, dampening the fears of injury or
The subject comprehends the impact sleep procrastination has on their overall well being. This includes the immediate symptoms of sleep deprivation, such as overall fatigue, decreased motor and communication skills, as well as the occasional hallucination. The outcome of prolonged sleep deprivation, as a result of sleep procrastination, is also understood. The symptoms of which include premature aging, …show more content…
However, despite this, the continuation of these behaviours continued as the perceived benefits of performing them outweighed the perceived costs. This was exhibited in the first behaviour, not using a horse halter, as viewing the benefits of time efficiency, as well as training and bonding, as a justification for the possible risk of injury should the horse, or horses, get loose. In the second behaviour, the enjoyment and productivity experienced while staying up late at night trumped the risk of chronic, and potentially life threatening, condition in the long run should sleep procrastination remain a routine behaviour. In both instances, a cue to action involved witnessing, other individuals behaving in the same fashion, therefore making the behaviour seem commonplace, dampening the fears of injury or