Sleep deprivation affects moral judgment

Research has shown that bad sleep can adversely affect a person's physical health and emotional well-being. However, the amount of sleep one gets can also influence his or her decision-making. A study published in the March 1st issue of the journal Sleep finds that sleep deprivation impairs the ability to integrate emotion and cognition to guide moral judgments.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news91975762.html">Sleep deprivation affects moral judgment</a></p> <p>Research has shown that bad sleep can adversely affect a person's physical health and emotional well-being. However, the amount of sleep one gets can also influence his or her decision-making. A study published in the March 1st issue of the journal <i>Sleep</i> finds that sleep deprivation impairs the ability to integrate emotion and cognition to guide moral judgments.</p>