REM-SLEEP FACILITATION OF ADAPTIVE WAKING BEHAVIOR - REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Reviews the literature on REM sleep in regard to whether REM sleep prepares the S for subsequent learning or facilitates the retention of learning and/or the adaptation to prior stimulation. It is concluded that when studies are classified paradigmatically, E. M. Dewan's (1969) REM sleep metaprogramming hypothesis provides a useful conceptual scheme for interpreting the relevant literature. Suggested modifications to this hypothesis and anticipated future ones are discussed. (90 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1978 American Psychological Association.