Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

False Memories01:18

False Memories

702
False memories represent a cognitive distortion in which individuals recall events that did not happen, or remember them in an altered form. This phenomenon highlights the brain's constructive nature in processing and recalling memories, emphasizing that memory is not a perfect representation of past events but rather a dynamic reconstruction influenced by various factors.
One primary source of false memories is misattribution, where individuals incorrectly associate external information...
702
Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation01:13

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

1.4K
Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
1.4K
Eyewitness Memory01:22

Eyewitness Memory

644
Eyewitness memory refers to the recollection of events by someone who has directly witnessed them, often serving as critical evidence in legal settings. This type of memory is commonly used in criminal cases where a witness describes details like a suspect's appearance, clothing, or behavior during a crime. However, despite its perceived reliability, eyewitness memory is prone to significant errors.
One such error is memory distortion, which occurs because human memory does not function...
644
Repressed Memory01:16

Repressed Memory

659
Repressed memories are a psychological phenomenon where memories of traumatic events are unconsciously blocked from a person's awareness. This process occurs as a defense mechanism, protecting the mind from the emotional impact of distressing or painful experiences. For example, a person who has experienced childhood trauma may grow up with no conscious recollection of the event. In such cases, the memories are thought to be buried deep within the subconscious, inaccessible to the conscious...
659
Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking01:17

Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking

1.7K
Somnambulism, commonly known as sleepwalking, involves individuals engaging in activities ranging from simple walking to more complex behaviors such as driving. Sleepwalking typically occurs during the slow-wave sleep stages 3 and 4 early in the night when the person is not dreaming, contradicting the myth that sleepwalkers are acting out their dreams.
Factors that increase the likelihood of sleepwalking include sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Contrary to common beliefs, it is safe...
1.7K
Sleep-Wake Cycles01:24

Sleep-Wake Cycles

3.0K
Sleep is an essential physiological process vital to maintaining overall well-being. The reticular activating system (RAS), a network of neurons in the brainstem, regulates wakefulness and sleep. While it may seem passive, sleep consists of distinct cycles, each with its unique characteristics and functions. Two key sleep phases are non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and  rapid eye movement (REM).
NREM Sleep
NREM sleep comprises four progressive stages that seamlessly merge:
3.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Shared memories of event details in the human brain are altered by misinformation and test expectations.

PLoS biology·2026
Same author

A nap consolidates generalized perceptual learning.

Frontiers in sleep·2025
Same author

Interpreting fMRI Studies in Populations with Cerebrovascular Risk: The Use of a Subject-Specific Hemodynamic Response Function.

Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Who believes in repressed memories? The roles of gender, age, and education in a national sample of United States adults.

Memory (Hove, England)·2025
Same author

The misinformation effect: A contemporary replication and extension of Loftus et al. (1978) to investigate its underlying mechanisms.

Journal of experimental psychology. Learning, memory, and cognition·2025
Same author

Comparing Large Language Models as Health Literacy Tools: Evaluating and Simplifying Texts on gender-Affirming Surgery.

Journal of health communication·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 26, 2026

The Deese-Roediger-McDermott DRM Task: A Simple Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate False Memories in the Laboratory
07:26

The Deese-Roediger-McDermott DRM Task: A Simple Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate False Memories in the Laboratory

Published on: January 31, 2017

39.8K

Sleep deprivation and false memories.

Steven J Frenda1, Lawrence Patihis2, Elizabeth F Loftus2

  • 1Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine sfrenda@uci.edu.

Psychological Science
|July 18, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Sleep deprivation during event encoding increases susceptibility to false memories. This finding highlights the critical role of sleep in memory formation and has significant implications for cognitive function.

Keywords:
false memorymisinformationsleepsleep deprivationsuggestibility

More Related Videos

Using a Classroom-Based Deese Roediger McDermott Paradigm to Assess the Effects of Imagery on False Memories
08:53

Using a Classroom-Based Deese Roediger McDermott Paradigm to Assess the Effects of Imagery on False Memories

Published on: November 14, 2018

8.8K
Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood
08:20

Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood

Published on: October 2, 2019

10.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 26, 2026

The Deese-Roediger-McDermott DRM Task: A Simple Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate False Memories in the Laboratory
07:26

The Deese-Roediger-McDermott DRM Task: A Simple Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate False Memories in the Laboratory

Published on: January 31, 2017

39.8K
Using a Classroom-Based Deese Roediger McDermott Paradigm to Assess the Effects of Imagery on False Memories
08:53

Using a Classroom-Based Deese Roediger McDermott Paradigm to Assess the Effects of Imagery on False Memories

Published on: November 14, 2018

8.8K
Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood
08:20

Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood

Published on: October 2, 2019

10.8K

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Sleep Science

Background:

  • Susceptibility to false memories is well-studied, yet the impact of sleep deprivation remains largely unexplored.
  • Sleep deprivation is known to impair overall cognitive function, suggesting a potential link to memory accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between self-reported sleep duration and false memory formation.
  • To determine the effect of 24 hours of total sleep deprivation on susceptibility to false memories.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed self-reported sleep duration and its correlation with false memories.
  • Utilized a misinformation task to evaluate false memory susceptibility under conditions of sleep deprivation during event encoding versus post-encoding.

Main Results:

  • Sleep deprivation significantly increased false memories when it occurred during the event encoding phase.
  • Sleep deprivation did not significantly affect false memories when it occurred after event encoding.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep deprivation, particularly during encoding, can heighten the risk of developing false memories.
  • These findings underscore the crucial role of adequate sleep in maintaining memory integrity and preventing memory distortions.