Effects of Partial and Acute Total Sleep Deprivation on Performance across Cognitive Domains Individuals and Circadian Phase

摘要

BackgroundCognitive performance deteriorates during extended wakefulness and circadian phase misalignment, and some individuals are more affected than others. Whether performance is affected similarly across cognitive domains, or whether cognitive processes involving Executive Functions are more sensitive to sleep and circadian misalignment than Alertness and Sustained Attention, is a matter of debate.