Comments on: Memories can be strengthened while we sleep by providing the right triggers

By: Briana

Briana — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:12:29 +0000

When I study just before bed, I’ll wake up the next morning with whispers of random words from it… sometimes they’ll get mixed up between subjects too, like “25 milliliters of hexadecimal reacts with nematode… zzz”
Another neat thing to try is associating scents with objects/information. I wonder if it would work as well? Perhaps the people who don’t respond to sound would respond to another type of sensory input.

By: Tasha

Tasha — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:58 +0000

You know, it’s funny, but when I was studying for exams in college, I made a strange observation. If I studied while listening to music (not exactly Fergilicious, but pop music of some sort) I would often find myself humming the songs later while completing the exam. I don’t know if this helped me recall items, or just random coincidence, but I found it strange nonetheless.

By: Coturnix

Coturnix — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:22 +0000

Next experiment – do the same but have a song on Repeat while studying and then the same song on Repeat while sleeping next night. See if there is an improvement. Perhaps test a couple of different kinds of music (Moonshine Sonata vs. Fergilicious!?). Now that is something that can be easily put to practical use….

By: Lilian Nattel

Lilian Nattel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:47 +0000

Just reading this makes me want a nap!