Open AccessRole of Napping for Learning Across the Lifespan
Author(s) -
Bethany J. Jones,
Rebecca M. C. Spencer
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current sleep medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.647
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 2198-6401
DOI - 10.1007/s40675-020-00193-9
Subject(s) - nap , memory consolidation , psychology , sleep (system call) , consolidation (business) , cognitive psychology , motor learning , developmental psychology , motor skill , audiology , neuroscience , medicine , computer science , accounting , hippocampus , business , operating system
Napping is a common behavior across age groups. While studies have shown a benefit of overnight sleep on memory consolidation, given differences in nap frequency, composition, and intent, it is important to consider whether naps serve a memory function across development and aging.