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Memory Consolidation during Waking Rest

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Recent studies show that brief periods of rest after learning facilitate consolidation of new memories. This effect is associated with memory-related brain activity during quiet rest and suggests that in… Click to show full abstract

Recent studies show that brief periods of rest after learning facilitate consolidation of new memories. This effect is associated with memory-related brain activity during quiet rest and suggests that in our daily lives, moments of unoccupied rest may serve an essential cognitive function.

Keywords: waking rest; consolidation; consolidation waking; memory consolidation; memory

Journal Title: Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Year Published: 2019

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