Evidence that "napping supports abstract learning".
I seem to remember reading somewhere that Einstein was an advocate of afternoon naps. I always tell people that, but do they listen?
It makes sense to me. Abstract thinking may require the softening of sharp distinctions to some degree. Having a fuzzier memory may in fact help in making generalizations and noticing patterns.
Posted by Alan Hogue at August 15, 2006 02:37 PM