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The relationship between biological rhythms and sleep disorders, focusing on: • insomnia • sleep paralysis • sleepwalking.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologySleep and dreams

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The relationship between biological rhythms and sleep disorders, focusing on: • insomnia • sleep paralysis • sleepwalking

This point belongs to Biological rhythms, natural cycles of bodily processes regulated by a person’s internal ‘clock’,, especially Biological rhythms, natural cycles of bodily processes regulated by a person’s internal ‘clock’, outcomes.
You need to be able to the relationship between biological rhythms and sleep disorders, focusing on: • insomnia • sleep paralysis • sleepwalking.
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Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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DefineDescribeExplain

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