I am Elisha Chauhan, a student from Hunter College (New York 
City) that would 
like to ask you a few questions for a project I am doing. I 
looked up the psychology department at various schools and 
tried to find the closest match to the topic I am doing - 
stress on how it affects sleep for college students. 

Part of this project involves asking an expert about the 
topic. I need the answers (by email, few sentences is 
sufficient) as soon as possible. Thank you for your time, it 
will be greatly appreciated.

1)How is sleep defined in the context of psychology?

2)Do you think the amount of sleep a person gets each night is 
determined by environmental factors, hereditary factors, or 
both?

3)How does stress ultimately affect one’s sleeping pattern?

4)What factors (psychological/physiological/biological) 
contribute to one’s perception of a stressful situation?

5)Current research shows that college students are more prone 
to stress and as a result, their sleep is disrupted.  What do 
you think are the perceived stressors that affect their 
sleeping patterns?

6) In general, does sleeping the night before a test hinder or 
enhance performance or ability on a test?

7) What are some ways to cope with stress that affects a 
student’s sleeping pattern?

8)In your opinion, what is (are) the most effective solution 
(s) to address this chronic health issue?