Acquisition and Processing of Information During States of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep and Slow-Wave Sleep

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Abstract : This report reviews, analyzes, and summarizes experimental literature on 'sleep learning.' Findings are as follows: (1) Serious methodological flaws were found in all reported positive results. There is no evidence that semantic learning occurs when verbal material is presented to sleeping subjects. (2) A critical, but open-minded, test of sleep learning has not been done. Recommendations are made for an appropriate experiment. (3) If new material is presented to the sleeping subject, there is danger that it may interfere with normal nighttime processing of earlier daytime experiences.

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