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Three phases that happen during the process of learning and memory are encoding, consolidation and recall
Sufficient amount, as well as quality of sleep, are important for optimal focus and concentration during the encoding of information
During the consolidation process, the selection of memories and stability of neural connections that form long-term memories are achieved at various stages of sleep
Aside from the REM stage of sleep, the non-REM stage also plays an active role in the consolidation of memories
Sleep deprivation and disturbances may result to overall poor mental performance