Restorative+Theory+of+Sleep

= Definition: = The theory that the function of sleep is to restore body and mind. Gen Psych Chapter 4, pp. 112-117

= Examples: = During the time we are awake, wear and tear is produced on the body and mind and our body repeairs this wear and tear while we are sleeping.

= Analogies: = Turning off a machine to replace and fix parts is like sleep is for the body.

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