Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Enhancement refers to the improvement or strengthening of something. In the context of procedural memories during sleep, enhancement refers to the process by which these memories are reinforced and consolidated, leading to improved performance.
Procedural memory refers to our ability to learn and remember how to perform specific tasks or skills, such as riding a bike or playing an instrument.
Sleep-dependent memory processing: Sleep-dependent memory processing is the idea that sleep plays a crucial role in consolidating and enhancing different types of memories, including procedural memories.