Enhancing and advancing the understanding and study of dreaming and memory consolidation: Reflections, challenges, theoretical clarity, and methodological considerations

IF 2.1 3区 心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL Consciousness and Cognition Pub Date : 2024-06-27 DOI:10.1016/j.concog.2024.103719
Anthony Bloxham , Caroline L. Horton
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Empirical investigations that search for a link between dreaming and sleep-dependent memory consolidation have focused on testing for an association between dreaming of what was learned, and improved memory performance for learned material. Empirical support for this is mixed, perhaps owing to the inherent challenges presented by the nature of dreams, and methodological inconsistencies. The purpose of this paper is to address critically prevalent assumptions and practices, with the aim of clarifying and enhancing research on this topic, chiefly by providing a theoretical synthesis of existing models and evidence. Also, it recommends the method of Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) as a means for investigating if dream content can be linked to specific cued activations. Other recommendations to enhance research practice and enquiry on this subject are also provided, focusing on the HOW and WHY we search for memory sources in dreams, and what purpose (if any) they might serve.

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加强和推进对做梦与记忆巩固的理解和研究:思考、挑战、理论清晰度和方法考虑。
寻找做梦与依赖睡眠的记忆巩固之间联系的实证调查主要集中在测试做梦与提高对所学材料的记忆力之间的联系。也许是由于梦的本质所带来的固有挑战和方法上的不一致,这方面的经验支持参差不齐。本文旨在批判性地讨论普遍存在的假设和做法,主要通过对现有模型和证据进行理论综述,澄清并加强对这一主题的研究。此外,本文还推荐了定向记忆再激活(TMR)方法,作为研究梦的内容是否能与特定的提示激活联系起来的一种手段。报告还提出了其他建议,以加强对这一主题的研究实践和探索,重点关注我们在梦中搜索记忆源的方式和原因,以及它们可能达到的目的(如果有的话)。
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期刊介绍: Consciousness and Cognition: An International Journal provides a forum for a natural-science approach to the issues of consciousness, voluntary control, and self. The journal features empirical research (in the form of regular articles and short reports) and theoretical articles. Integrative theoretical and critical literature reviews, and tutorial reviews are also published. The journal aims to be both scientifically rigorous and open to novel contributions.
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