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From: Discovery News

Lack of Sleep Can Generate False Memories

August 20, 2014
Tags:
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • False Memory
  • Memory
  • Psychological Science
  • REM Sleep
  • Sleep Wake Cycle

Discovery News:

We all know by now how important it is to be well rested, but things just got worse for the sleep deprived. They might be remembering things that didn’t even happen!

Watch the whole story: Discovery News

News > Lack of Sleep Can Generate False Memories

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