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Encoding

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Processing information into representations for later use.

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24 · Attention, memory and learning

Learning does not store information as an exact recording. Attention selects, encoding builds connections, and consolidation and retrieval affect availability. Recognising a passage differs from explaining it independently.

53 · Sleep, memory, mood, metabolism and immunity

Sleep connects learning, emotions, and bodily regulation. Mechanisms and study design help explain its importance without attributing every illness to poor sleep.

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