Psychology class: Spa wars — the race to be the best retreat in the world
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Spa wars — the race to be the best retreat in the world
Distinguish between exogenous zeitgebers and endogenous pacemakers
The club ‘Surrenne’ features LED light therapy. Using your knowledge of biological rhythm research, explain its possible applications
The article mentions ‘regenerative’ treatments. How do the examples given link to your understanding of plasticity and recovery?
Rakxa wellness retreat, Bangkok, offers guests ‘hospital-grade sleep tests’. How might psychologists study sleep?
Referring to the article, distinguish between circadian and ultradian rhythms
Danny Galbraith, St Bartholomew’s School
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