Summarize what researchers discovered about sleep and memory. ... Author SJ Watson talks about long-âterm memory loss. Briefly describe the case of ...
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Memory Web Quest
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1. Scientific American: Memory Improves with Sleep Press play and read along while you listen to this short article podcast.
Describe what participants were asked to do. Describe two ways in which memories were strengthened. Summarize what researchers discovered about sleep and memory.
2. Author SJ Watson talks about long-‐term memory loss
Briefly describe the case of Henry Gustav Molasion and tell what type (according to your notes) of amnesia he suffered. According to Watson, “…memories are the root of who we are.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Why is hippocampus damage usually permanent? How do some amnesia victims compensate for their lack of memory? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-‐17231436
3. How Long to Nap For the Biggest Brain Benefits
Analyze the chart. Paraphrase the benefits and possible drawbacks of each nap length. After reading the article, why does it seem that a 10-‐20 minute nap and a 90-‐minute nap are most highly recommended? Watch the video 2-‐3 times if needed, so that you can describe each stage of sleep. What kind of sleep is experienced in each stage? What occurs in each stage? http://www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com/how-‐long-‐to-‐nap-‐for-‐the-‐biggest-‐brain-‐benefits/
4. Stages of Sleep: REM and Non-‐REM Sleep
What does REM stand for and what occurs during the REM stage of sleep? What benefits are present in the deep stages of Non-‐REM sleep? What is paradoxical sleep? Why do you think it occurs? According to Web MD, how much sleep do you need? Can you “catch up” on sleep? What will likely happen if you do not sleep enough? http://www.webmd.com/sleep-‐disorders/excessive-‐sleepiness-‐10/sleep-‐101
