‘The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is found in the effect was already in the cause.’ –Bergson
Few studies have investigated the role of sleep deprivation in the formation of false memories, despite overwhelming evidence that sleep deprivation impairs cognitive function. We examined the relationship between self-reported sleep duration and false memories and the effect of 24 hr of total sleep deprivation on susceptibility to false memories. We found that under certain conditions, sleep deprivation can increase the risk of developing false memories.
acrylic on canvas { William Betts, Amber, 03/19/04, 20:05:12, 2008 }
