Memory Consolidation Flashcards
1
Q
What is consolidation?
A
A hypothetical process in which a memory item is transformed to a long term form
2
Q
What impact can the prefrontal cortex have in memory consolidation?
A
It can inhibit hippocampal activity. As it would be a waste of energy to keep consolidating something learnt
3
Q
What is REM sleep and NREM sleep?
A
Rapid eye movement- procedural and emotion related memory consolidation
Non- rapid eye movement- declarative memory consolidation
