Skill learning: putting procedural consolidation in context

Edwin M Robertson

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2004.11.048

Skill learning: putting procedural consolidation in context

Curr Biol. 2004 Dec 29;14(24):R1061-3. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2004.11.048.

Author

Edwin M Robertson¹

Affiliation

¹ Center for Non-invasive Brain Stimulation, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA. emrobert@bidmc.harvard.edu

PMID: 15620642
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2004.11.048

Abstract

Information acquired during skill learning continues to be processed long after practice has ceased. An important aspect of this processing is thought to be the transformation of a memory from a fragile to a stable state: a concept challenged by a recent study.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Learning / physiology*
Memory / physiology*
Models, Psychological*
Motor Skills / physiology*
Time Factors