Asked by Tammy Porter on Sep 29, 2024
Which pattern of shift work would allow for the easiest adjustment of sleep-wake cycles?
A) shifting from starting at 7 p.m.to starting at 7 a.m.
B) shifting from starting at 7 a.m.to starting at 7 p.m.
C) shifting from starting at 3 p.m.to starting at 7 a.m.
D) shifting from starting at 7 a.m.to starting at 3 p.m.
Sleep-Wake Cycles
The natural, cyclic pattern of sleep and wakefulness in humans and other animals, governed by internal biological clocks and influenced by environmental factors.
Shift Work
Employment scheduling practice where workers' work hours rotate on a regular or irregular basis.
- Outline the factors affecting the adjustment of sleep patterns, such as in shift work or crossing time zones.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the factors affecting the adjustment of sleep patterns, such as in shift work or crossing time zones.