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According to the cognitive theory of sleep, which of these statements is true regarding the relationship between sleep, cognitive function, and memory formation?
Sleep is not related to cognitive function and memory formation.
A lack of sleep leads to impairments in our abilities to maintain attention, make decisions, and recall long-term memories.
More REM sleep can dramatically cognitive function and improve memory.
Too much slow wave sleep can impair memory formation.
Sleep is not related to cognitive function and memory formation.
A lack of sleep leads to impairments in our abilities to maintain attention, make decisions, and recall long-term memories.
More REM sleep can dramatically cognitive function and improve memory.
Too much slow wave sleep can impair memory formation.
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According to the cognitive theory of sleep, the statement that is true regarding the relationship between sleep, cognitive function, and memory formation is:
**A lack of sleep leads to impairments in our abilities to maintain attention, make decisions, and recall long-term memories.**
This reflects the well-established understanding that inadequate sleep negatively impacts cognitive processes and memory retention. The other statements either contain inaccuracies or exaggerations regarding the effects of REM sleep and slow-wave sleep.
**A lack of sleep leads to impairments in our abilities to maintain attention, make decisions, and recall long-term memories.**
This reflects the well-established understanding that inadequate sleep negatively impacts cognitive processes and memory retention. The other statements either contain inaccuracies or exaggerations regarding the effects of REM sleep and slow-wave sleep.
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