A Nap But Not Rest or Activity Consolidates Language Learning

Recent evidence suggests that a period of sleep after a motor learning task is a relevant factor for memory consolidation. However, it is yet open whether this also holds true for language-related learning. Therefore, the present study compared the short- and long-term effects of a daytime nap, rest...

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Main Authors: Stefan Heim, Juliane Klann, Kerstin I. Schattka, Sonja Bauhoff, Gesa Borcherding, Nicole Nosbüsch, Linda Struth, Ferdinand C. Binkofski, Cornelius J. Werner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00665/full