Sleep deprivation and its effect on performance has been compared to the effect of being drunk. After how many hours without sleep are we performing as if our blood alcohol level is near the legal limit for drink-driving (0.05)?Group of answer choicesAfter 27-29 hours without sleepAfter 12-14 hours without sleepAfter 24-26 hours without sleepAfter 17-19 hours without sleep

True or False: Some research suggests that sleep deprivation affects cognitive and motor functions as much as, if not more than, alcohol intoxication Answer Options & Question 2Select one:TrueFalse

How long can one night of ‘binge’ drinking affect your sleep cycle, according to the Triple J Hack program?Group of answer choicesOne nightTwo nightsUp to one weekAt least a month

What aspect of physical performance is most negatively affected by sleep deprivation?Group of answer choicesHeart rateSubjective fatigueMuscle strengthFlexibility

What is the relationship between alcohol and sleep?Group of answer choicesAlcohol should be used as a way of counteracting the effects of caffeine on sleepDrinking before bed can help to improve your alertness in the following dayAlcohol can cause sleep disruptions as the alcohol is metabolised throughout the nightAlcohol helps to improve the quality of your night's sleep as it is a sedative

Recently, Lam has slept only 5 hours a night because he studies full-time at uni and works part-time in the evenings. He would prefer to sleep 9 hours a night if he could!When Lam drives to and from work at night, he is at increased risk of an accident. Why? (There may be more than one correct answer. Please select all correct answers.)Group of answer choicesSleep deprivation slows his reaction times, including when braking to avoid potential hazardsSleep deprivation causes lapses in attention, so he may not notice changing road conditionsSleep deprivation reduces his awareness of his own driving ability and the fact that he is tiredSleep deprivation affects his motivation, so that he does not complete the task of driving