February 27, 2007
Naps are Important for Learning
Maybe those all nighters are having an effect on your learning. According to this article, naps are important for learning.
WFRV) TUCSON, AZ Getting Your Infant To Eat Peas And Carrots Can Be A Chore.. But A More Daunting Task?.. Nap Time.
But New Research Shows.. That Nap May Be More Important Than You Think.
Naps For Learning/Tucson, AZ
We've Heard About The Importance Of Sleep.. But What About Naps?
Rebecca Gomez, PhD/University of Arizona
"We're Finding That Naps Are Crucial For Learning."
Psychologists At The University Of Arizona.. Are Studying The Connection Between A Quick Snooze And Learning.
Lynn Nadel, PhD/University of Arizona
"Our Goal In General Is To Sort Of Understand How Infants Learn. How They Acquire Any Knowledge Whatsoever."
Rebecca Gomez, PhD/University of Arizona
"What We Found Is That Their Learning Is Transformed With Sleep."
In Their Study.. 15-Month Olds Were Exposed To An Artificial Language That Sounds Like This.
"Vot, Balas, Rut.."
It's Nonsense To Adults.. But Doctor Rebecca Gomez.. Who Created The Language.. Says It's A Great Learning Tool For Infants.
Lynn Nadel, PhD/University of Arizona
"We Have Rules Like That In Natural Language Where We Have To Keep Track Of Information In The Beginning Of A Sentence And Information At The End."
The Babies Are Exposed To The Artificial Language During 15 Minutes Of Play Time.
Then Half Of Them Take A Nap.. The Others Don't.
Four Hours Later.. They're All Tested To See What They've Learned.
Rebecca Gomez, PhD/University of Arizona
"What We're Finding Is That Sleep Transforms The Memory In Some Way So That Infants Can Actually Recognize New Sentences."
The Infants Who Didn't Have A Nap Only Recognized The Words That Were Heard During Playtime.
Parents Are Taking These Early Results To Heart.
Autumn Haworth/Mother
"I Never Really Understood How Important Naps Were. Um, For Like The Mental Aspect Of His Learning And Growth. So Definitely I'm Gonna Try Not To Miss His Naps."
These Results Have Prompted The Doctors To Do Further Studies On The Importance Of Sleep In Learning.
WFRV) TUCSON, AZ Getting Your Infant To Eat Peas And Carrots Can Be A Chore.. But A More Daunting Task?.. Nap Time.
But New Research Shows.. That Nap May Be More Important Than You Think.
Naps For Learning/Tucson, AZ
We've Heard About The Importance Of Sleep.. But What About Naps?
Rebecca Gomez, PhD/University of Arizona
"We're Finding That Naps Are Crucial For Learning."
Psychologists At The University Of Arizona.. Are Studying The Connection Between A Quick Snooze And Learning.
Lynn Nadel, PhD/University of Arizona
"Our Goal In General Is To Sort Of Understand How Infants Learn. How They Acquire Any Knowledge Whatsoever."
Rebecca Gomez, PhD/University of Arizona
"What We Found Is That Their Learning Is Transformed With Sleep."
In Their Study.. 15-Month Olds Were Exposed To An Artificial Language That Sounds Like This.
"Vot, Balas, Rut.."
It's Nonsense To Adults.. But Doctor Rebecca Gomez.. Who Created The Language.. Says It's A Great Learning Tool For Infants.
Lynn Nadel, PhD/University of Arizona
"We Have Rules Like That In Natural Language Where We Have To Keep Track Of Information In The Beginning Of A Sentence And Information At The End."
The Babies Are Exposed To The Artificial Language During 15 Minutes Of Play Time.
Then Half Of Them Take A Nap.. The Others Don't.
Four Hours Later.. They're All Tested To See What They've Learned.
Rebecca Gomez, PhD/University of Arizona
"What We're Finding Is That Sleep Transforms The Memory In Some Way So That Infants Can Actually Recognize New Sentences."
The Infants Who Didn't Have A Nap Only Recognized The Words That Were Heard During Playtime.
Parents Are Taking These Early Results To Heart.
Autumn Haworth/Mother
"I Never Really Understood How Important Naps Were. Um, For Like The Mental Aspect Of His Learning And Growth. So Definitely I'm Gonna Try Not To Miss His Naps."
These Results Have Prompted The Doctors To Do Further Studies On The Importance Of Sleep In Learning.
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