Behavioral Dynamics of Learning
We study how the brain alternates between practice- and rest-related modes of learning, revealing when different forms of learning occur.
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We are investigating the behavioral short-scale dynamics of learning. During a learning session, some types of learning are evidenced during short rest periods and others during the practice itself.
For example, statistical learning occurs during the practice itself while more complex rule learning occurs during short breaks. Knowing when the brain learns is crucial both for understanding memory formation and for developing new neurorehabilitation strategies.