Kyle and Yoko spent the same amount of time studying for a big exam.Kyle slept between studying and taking the exam,while Yoko did not.All other things being equal,which of the following is most likely to be true?
A)Kyle has an advantage because sleeping after learning is believed to strengthen the memories.
B)Yoko has an advantage because sleeping after learning leads to an increased risk of forgetting.
C)Neither has an advantage as long as they both got a decent night of sleep at some point.
D)Neither has an advantage because sleep is only related to memory for motor and perceptual skills.

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Research has shown that sleep helps consolidate memories, particularly for declarative memory (facts, events, concepts) which is likely the type of memory needed for a big exam. Therefore, Kyle likely has an advantage over Yoko because he slept after studying.

Kyle and Yoko Spent the Same Amount of Time Studying