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. 1989 Sep;8(1):43-7.
doi: 10.1016/0167-8760(89)90018-4.

Intensive language learning and increases in rapid eye movement sleep: evidence of a performance factor

J De Koninck  1 , D Lorrain, G Christ, G Proulx, D Coulombe
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Intensive language learning and increases in rapid eye movement sleep: evidence of a performance factor

J De Koninck et al. Int J Psychophysiol. 1989 Sep.

Abstract

Ten anglophone students taking a 6-week French immersion course were recorded in the sleep laboratory during 4 consecutive nights before the course, during the course and after the course. There was a positive and significant (P less than 0.05) correlation between language learning efficiency and increases in the percentage of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep from pre-course to course periods. This observation suggests that learning performance may be an important factor in the relationship between information processing and REM sleep.

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