Infant sleep patterns and learning processes : expanding research on the function of sleep in early life

Material Information

Title:
Infant sleep patterns and learning processes : expanding research on the function of sleep in early life
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- College of Arts and Sciences – Psychology
Creator:
DesLauriers, Carolyn G.
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
28 leaves ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Psychology

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Infants -- Sleep ( lcsh )
Sleep-learning ( lcsh )
Cognition in infants ( lcsh )
Infants -- Development ( lcsh )
Ability in infants ( lcsh )
Senses and sensation in infants ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( tgm )

Notes

Abstract:
Using Mismatch Negativity (MMN) as a measure of learning, an emerging body of infant research is challenging the consensus that the sleeping brain prohibits the complete transfer and retention of meaningful information during sleep. Physiological evidence suggests that the developing brain may allow adequate conditions for passive learning during sleep, where mechanisms readily available for inducing long-lasting plastic changes may serve to efficiently enhance the effects of linguistic experience.
Thesis:
Thesis (S.S.P.)--Barry University, 2009.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 18-28)

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
BF720.D47 2009_DesLauriersCarolyn ( BU-Local )
Classification:
BF720.D47 2009 ( lcc )

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