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August 2013 PMID 23970876

Assessing sleep consciousness within subjects using a serial awakening paradigm.

Francesca Siclari, Joshua J Larocque, Bradley R Postle, Giulio Tononi

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What people are saying

The social discussions reflect a positive reception, with comments like ‘REM has a 77% recall rate, which is really significant,’ showcasing curiosity and support. The tone and choice of words underscore an appreciation of the research’s novelty and potential, emphasizing how the study advances our understanding of sleep consciousness and its measurement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most social discussions highlight support for the study’s findings, emphasizing the significance of differential awareness in sleep stages.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, often referencing the high recall rates during REM sleep and expressing curiosity about the method and results.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by discussing implications and methodological details, but some comments are brief or general.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence future sleep studies and understanding of consciousness, though direct practical impacts are less emphasized.

Abstract in brief

  • The study used a method called a serial awakening paradigm, where participants were awakened multiple times during sleep to report on their conscious experiences, allowing researchers to compare experiences within and between subjects across different sleep stages.
  • Results showed that conscious experiences were more frequently reported during REM sleep compared to non-REM stages, with REM sleep having a 77% recall rate versus 34% during non-REM sleep, and each sleep stage displayed unique features of sleep consciousness.
  • The paradigm effectively collected diverse experiences with minimal impact from sleep fragmentation, and it offers a time-efficient approach to studying sleep consciousness, especially when combined with techniques like MRI and EEG.]
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Jonathan Cedernaes
@JCedernaes · X

Some of the prior evidence on dreaming also during non-REM (NREM) sleep: "Recall with content was reported in 34% of non-REM and in 77% of REM sleep awakenings." https://t.co/TiHD0XQ6R7

Jun 17, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,128 followers View post →
Jose E. III
@ElpidamaIii · X

References con't Siclari, Francesca, et al. “Assessing Sleep Consciousness within Subjects Using a Serial Awakening Paradigm.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 31 July 2013, https://t.co/MFbuPx2BRs.

Dec 17, 2020 View post →

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Jonathan Cedernaes
@JCedernaes · X

Some of the prior evidence on dreaming also during non-REM (NREM) sleep: "Recall with content was reported in 34% of non-REM and in 77% of REM sleep awakenings." https://t.co/TiHD0XQ6R7

Jun 17, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,128 followers View post →
Jose E. III
@ElpidamaIii · X

References con't Siclari, Francesca, et al. “Assessing Sleep Consciousness within Subjects Using a Serial Awakening Paradigm.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 31 July 2013, https://t.co/MFbuPx2BRs.

Dec 17, 2020 View post →
Jose E. III
@ElpidamaIii · X

References con't Siclari, Francesca, et al. “Assessing Sleep Consciousness within Subjects Using a Serial Awakening Paradigm.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 31 July 2013, https://t.co/MFbuPx2BRs.

Dec 17, 2020 View post →