The article discusses how players often face challenges in video games, such as difficult bosses, which can lead to frustration. Mental fatigue from extended play sessions can hinder performance. Psychologist Celia Hodent explains that sleep not only helps recover mental energy but also plays a crucial role in consolidating learning into long-term memory. This phenomenon is universal, affecting both novice gamers and experienced adults, emphasizing the need for adequate sleep to improve learning and skill acquisition in gaming and beyond.
"Playing a video game requires some mental energy so to speak (i.e. attention resources), which inevitably depletes over time."
"Sleep helps consolidate what was learned during the day in long-term memory. And we can't learn if we don't remember."
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