Acquisition and Processing of Information during States of REM Sleep and Slow-Wave Sleep.

Mollon, J. D.

Acquisition and Processing of Information during States of REM Sleep and Slow-Wave Sleep.

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Abstract:

Review, analysis, and summary of experimental literature on sleep learning. Findings include 1 Serious methodology flaws found in all reported positive results. 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 made for an appropriate experiment. 3 If novel material is presented to the sleeping subject, there is danger that it may interfere with normal nightime processing of earlier, daytime experiences. 4 It is possible that external stimuli could be used to prompt and direct information processing during sleep to favor one set of material in preference to others. This could apply to skill learning as well as declarative memory with considerable potential relevance to soldier training.

Author(s):

Mollon, J. D.

Author Organization(s):

CAMBRIDGE UNIV (UNITED KINGDOM) DEPT OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Sep 84-May 88,

Pagination:

0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

ARI-RN-96-01

Contract/Grant Number(s):

DAJA45-89-M-0125

Monitor Series:

RN-96-01, ARI

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6_Net Centric

Modernization Areas:

AI and Machine Learning

Communities of Interest:

Weapons Technologies

Descriptor(s):

*SLEEP DEPRIVATION, *LEARNING, *SLOW WAVE CIRCUITS, *VERBAL BEHAVIOR, METHODOLOGY, ACQUISITION, SKILLS, ARMY PERSONNEL, MATERIALS, SEMANTICS, DEFECTS(MATERIALS), DOCUMENTS, EXTERNAL, MILITARY TRAINING, BEHAVIOR, STIMULI, INFORMATION PROCESSING

Field(s)/Group(s):

Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology

Keyword(s):

SLOW WAVE SLEEP, PE61102A

Report Date:

1995 Oct 01