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2. Visual Discrimination Task Improvement: A Multi-Step Process Occurring During Sleep

Author

Stickgold, Robert, Whidbee, Dana, Schirmer, Beth, Patel, Vipul, and Hobson, J. Allan

Subjects
Sleep-wake cycle -- Physiological aspects -- Research, Memory -- Research -- Physiological aspects, Neuroplasticity -- Research -- Physiological aspects, Visual perception -- Research -- Physiological aspects, Cognitive science -- Research -- Physiological aspects, Health, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

Abstract * Performance on a visual discrimination task shows longterm improvement after a single training session. When tested within 24 hr of training, improvement was not observed unless subjects obtained [...]

Published
2000

4. Dream Bizarreness as the Cognitive Correlate of Altered Neuronal Behavior in REM Sleep

Author

Mamelak, Adam N. and Hobson, J. Allan

Abstract

Bizarreness is a cognitive feature common to REM sleep dreams, which can be easily measured. Because bizarreness is highly specific to dreaming, we propose that it is most likely brought about by changes in neuronal activity that are specific to REM sleep. At the level of the dream plot, bizarreness can be defined as either discontinuity or incongruity. In addition, the dreamer's thoughts about the plot may be logically deficient.

Published
1989
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