Studies related to memory

Evaluating the effects of meditation on sleep quality and cognition

Online

Meditation is a practice which has gained popularity in the public eye, and many have argued that it can improve sleep quality and cognitive function. This study aims to evaluate these relationships over 8 weeks.

Both male and female

18 years old to 65 years old

Healthy Volunteers

Narrative Abilities and Working Memory

Western Elborn College (EC) or Online

Narrative skills are the ability to tell a story. Narrative skills require complex language skills including being able to tell a story that makes sense (also known as coherence) and is grammatically correct (also known as cohesion). Importantly, for school-aged children, narrative skills are critical for later literacy and school achievement. The purpose of this study is to understand how we could promote narrative skills, for example, using different kinds of questions to draw attention to different aspects of the story.

Both male and female

7 years old & 8 years old

Healthy Volunteers

Studies of sleep and language learning

Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)

Sleep helps strengthen memories. A nap or a good night's sleep can improve learning and memory in many different domains. We are interested in understanding how sleep contributes to different aspects of cognition, including language acquisition, as well as memory consolidation in general.

Both male and female

18+ years old

Healthy Volunteers