Pulling all-nighters during finalsweek seems like a rite of passage, but should be a thing of the past.
"Sleep deprivation amplifies emotional dysregulation, making it more likely for students to tip into the “too much stress” zone, where focus and reasoning are compromised."
This article in the #YaleDailyNews sheds light on the perils of pulling all-nighters, especially during the stressful days of college finals.
If you're a student studying for finals, do yourself a favor and create the time and space for efficient sleep in between studying and testing.
"...during sleep, especially during REM and slow-wave stages, the brain consolidates memories and processes information. Without these stages, he explained, students struggle to retain and recall what they have studied, putting them at a disadvantage despite the extra hours spent awake."