Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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William DS Killgore Author

killgore@mclean.harvard.edu

Subjects of specialization
Psychiatry, Psychology, Medical Imaging

Affiliation
Department of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, USA

Biography

Dr. Killgore is a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Medical Imaging and is the Director of the Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.  He is a clinical neuropsychologist and research neuroscientist whose research focuses on understanding the brain systems involved in emotional processes and cognitive performance.  

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Personality Traits Associated with Sleep Initiation Problems

Author(s):

Lily Preer, Olga Tkachenko, Hannah Gogel, John S Bark and William DS Killgore

Personality Traits Associated with Sleep Initiation Problems

Difficulties initiating and maintaining sleep may be influenced by cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors. Some evidence suggests that particular personality traits are prone toward enhanced arousal, worry, rumination, and poor cognitive and behavioral control, which may contribute to difficulties falling asleep. Presently, we tested the hypothesis that sleep initiation problems would be related to the personality traits of neuroticism, impulsivity, and high emotional control. Sixty-one health... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000127

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