You have a big exam tomorrow and have been studying for the last few hours. Based on what is known about sleep and memory, what you should do to be most successful on the exam?

A. Stay up all night to fit in the most possible study time before the exam.
B. Continue studying, but leave enough time for a 30-minute nap before the exam.
C. Build an electronic stimulator to electrically stimulate your hippocampus and suppress ripples while you sleep.
D. Be sure to sleep for at least 90 minutes between now and the exam.


Answer: D

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