Assuming you agree with the consolidation theory,which of the following would you predict to perform better on a new task they learned the night before?
A) Kyoko, who was awakened in the middle of a dream
B) Heng, who was awakened from a deep sleep
C) Josephine, who has suffered damage to the pons area of the brain
D) There will be no difference in performance between these people.

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According to the consolidation theory, sleep is necessary for the consolidation of newly learned memories, so Heng, who was awakened from a deep sleep, would be predicted to perform better on a new task learned the night before. Kyoko, who was awakened in the middle of a dream, would have had her sleep interrupted and may have experienced interference with memory consolidation. Josephine, who has suffered damage to the pons area of the brain, may have difficulty consolidating memories regardless of sleep. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Assuming You Agree with the Consolidation Theory,which of the Following