How reward and daytime sleep boost learning

A new study suggests that receiving rewards as you learn can help cement new facts and skills in your memory, particularly when combined with a daytime nap. The findings from the University of Geneva reveal that memories associated with a reward are preferentially reinforced by sleep. Even a short nap after a period of learning is beneficial.

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October 17, 2015 | Categories: Biology, Neuroscience Research, Psychology | Tags: behavioral science, cell biology, children, Education, health, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, psychology, science | Leave a comment