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Title: Which of the following findings support the memory consolidation theory of REM sleep?
Post by: yanamae on Jan 19, 2018
Which of the following findings support the memory consolidation theory of REM sleep?
 
  A) Deprivation of REM sleep results in poor learning in rats.
  B) Active phases of brain development are associated with low levels of REM sleep.
  C) Slow-wave sleep deprivation results in poor learning in rats.
  D) Training in a complex maze reduces time spent in REM sleep.
  E) REM sleep time is increased in retarded children relative to normal children.


Title: Which of the following findings support the memory consolidation theory of REM sleep?
Post by: xballa on Jan 19, 2018
Answer: A
Rationale: The fact that deprivation of REM sleep results in poor learning in rats support the memory consolidation theory of REM sleep.