Brian has greater difficulty remembering what he learns during a foreign language vocabulary tutorial if he experiences less than his normal amount of REM sleep the night after the tutorial session.Which theory best accounts for Brian's experience?

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The information-processing theory suggests that sleep plays a role in consolidating and organizing memories. If Brian experiences less REM sleep, which is associated with memory consolidation, he may have difficulty retaining what he learned during the tutorial session.

Brian Has Greater Difficulty Remembering What He Learns During a Foreign