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Generally speaking, you cannot learn from sounds of new information while you sleep, though this was a fad several decades ago. But in an earlier post, I discussed a new line of research where sleep learning can occur. The key is to play sound cues that were associated with learning that occurred during the previous wakefulness period. The explanation I posted was that cue-dependent sleep learning can work because a normal function of sleep is to strengthen memories of new information and that presenting relevant cues during sleep increases the retrieval of these memories and makes them accessible for rehearsal and strengthening. The latest experiment by a different group shows that this cuing during sleep can modify bad attitudes and habits. The test involved counter stereotype-training of certain biased attitudes during wakefulness, and investigators reactivated that counter-training during sleep by playing a sound cue that had been associated with the wakefulness training. In the e...

The three most important times for learning are: Before, During, and (soon) After. Before 1. Bring your “A game.” Choose to be positive and interested. Being bored is a choice— a self-defeating choice. 2. Check your foundation. Come prepared. 3. Expect to remember. During 4. Pay Attention. Ask questions. 5. Take good notes. 6. THINK! (soon) After 7. Avoid mental interference. Use quiet, uninterrupted reflection during rehearsal. 8. Apply what you just learned 9. Self- test. Really test, don't just "look over." Repeat several times in the next hours and days. "Memory Medic" is author of Memory Power 101 and Better Grades, Less Effort . Both are available at Amazon.com.