Modification of REM sleep behavior by REMs contingent auditory stimulation in man

Physiology & Behavior
M Mouze-AmadyP Leconte

Abstract

Following studies about supposed relationship between rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep) and learning, a new approach, based on operant conditioning is introduced. We demonstrate that rapid eye movements (REMs) contingent auditory stimulation in man leads to some consistent (quantitative and qualitative) modifications of REM sleep behavior. Stimulating REMs in the frame of a continuous reinforcement schedule increases total REM sleep duration but decreases REMs density, and modifies hemispheric EEG symmetry. The contrasting effects of such sensory stimulations and results related to information processing hypothesis are discussed.

References

Jan 1, 1978·Psychological Bulletin·M J McGrath, D B Cohen
May 1, 1972·Physiology & Behavior·L GoldsteinJ F Gardocki
Sep 1, 1974·Psychophysiology·J C DoyleD Galin
Nov 1, 1983·Revue d'électroencéphalographie et de neurophysiologie clinique·J C Grubar

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jun 1, 1990·Physiology & Behavior·K DujardinP Leconte
Dec 1, 1987·International Journal of Psychophysiology : Official Journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·P SockeelP Leconte
Jun 12, 2001·Behavioural Brain Research·R AmiciP L Parmeggiani
Jun 15, 1999·Progress in Neurobiology·F García-García, R Drucker-Colín
Sep 4, 1992·Brain Research·G Arankowsky-SandovalP E Gold
Mar 5, 2004·Journal of Sleep Research·Péter HalászRóbert Bódizs
Nov 13, 2014·Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience·Michele BellesiGiulio Tononi
Jan 1, 1996·European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology·M BonnefoyJ R Lacour
Jan 1, 1995·European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology·A BelliC Denis
May 17, 2001·American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology·P J Murphy, S S Campbell

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.