Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A condition resulting from insufficient sleep, which impairs cognitive function, attention, and the ability to complete tasks accurately; short naps have been shown to be ineffective at relieving these effects.
AP course connection
Topic 1.2: 1.2 Examining how evidence supports a claim