JOURNAL ARTICLE

What Sleepwalking Teaches Us About Trauma's Effects on the Brain.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jalal, Baland 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the phenomenon of sleepwalking, a condition affecting approximately 2.5% of adults and up to 14% of children, which provides insights into the complexities of human consciousness. Sleepwalking occurs during deep sleep, not REM sleep, and is characterized by a partial awakening where the individual can move but lacks self-awareness and memory of the event. Factors such as genetics, stress, and trauma can trigger or exacerbate sleepwalking episodes, particularly in children, whose frontal cortex is not fully developed. The article emphasizes that consciousness is not a singular state but can manifest in various forms, illustrating the intricate relationship between sleep and wakefulness. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/05, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:164239213
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Time.com is the property of TIME USA, LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.