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How does the length of short rest periods affect implicit probabilistic learning?

How does the length of short rest periods affect implicit probabilistic learning?

Fanuel, L, Pleche, C, Vekony, T, Janacsek, Karolina ORCID: 0000-0001-7829-8220, Nemeth, D and Quentin, R (2022) How does the length of short rest periods affect implicit probabilistic learning? NeuroImage, 2 (1):100078. ISSN 1053-8119 (Print), 2666-9560 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ynirp.2022.100078)

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Abstract

Memory consolidation has been mainly investigated for extended periods, from hours to days. Recent studies focused on memory consolidation occurring within shorter periods, from seconds to minutes. Yet, these studies focused on explicit sequence learning with fixed rest periods. Our study aimed at determining whether short rest periods enhance implicit probabilistic sequence learning and whether the length of rest duration influences such offline changes. Participants performed an implicit probabilistic sequence learning task throughout 45 blocks. Between blocks, participants were allowed to rest and then to continue the task at their pace. The results show that probabilistic sequence knowledge decreased from pre-to post-rest periods, and this decrement was not related to the length of rest duration. These results suggest that probabilistic sequence knowledge decays during short rest periods and that such forgetting is not time-dependent. Overall, our findings highlight that ultra-fast consolidation differently affects distinct cognitive processes.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Published as part of Neuroimage : Reports.
Uncontrolled Keywords: procedural learning, sequence learning, micro-consolidation, self-paced learning, offline learning
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Thinking and Learning
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
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Last Modified: 20 Jan 2023 01:38
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/34824

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