Sleep may decrease activity of neurons associated with ________, suggesting an important cognitive benefit of sleep.
A) intelligence
B) language
C) forgetting
D) problem solving

Question

Sleep may decrease activity of neurons associated with ________, suggesting an important cognitive benefit of sleep.
A) intelligence
B) language
C) forgetting 
D) problem solving

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that during sleep, there is a decrease in activity of neurons associated with forgetting, suggesting that a key cognitive benefit of sleep is the consolidation of memories and the prevention of forgetting. Sleep has also been shown to improve problem solving, but this was not noted as an option in the question.

Sleep May Decrease Activity of Neurons Associated with ________, Suggesting