Why Sleep Deprivation Seems Acceptable But Isn't
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Why Sleep Deprivation Seems Acceptable But Isn't

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Sleep deprivation challenges self-awareness, illustrated by studies on cognitive impairment and brain function.

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  1. 12 July 2026 · corrected by Emir Baycan

    Dawson & Reid published in Nature in 1997, not 2000 (reference list confirms 1997)

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    A 2000 study by Drew Dawson and Kathryn Reid published in Nature measured cognitive performance in subjects at varying levels of sleep deprivation...

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    A 1997 study by Drew Dawson and Kathryn Reid published in Nature measured cognitive performance in subjects at varying levels of sleep deprivation...

    Why: Verified the fix is live in the article body and matches the bibliography entry (Dawson, D., & Reid, K. (1997). Fatigue, alcohol and performance impairment. Nature, 388(6639), 235). No stale occurrence found in the FAQ. Backfilling record with confirmed correct text; no further edits needed.

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