REM Sleep as a Cognitive and Emotional Simulator for Decision-Making under Uncertainty: A Hypothesis/Theoretical Framework

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<p>In a dynamic and uncertain world, the human brain must efficiently process emotions and simulate potential scenarios to enhance decision-making under ambiguity. This theoretical framework proposes that rapid eye movement (REM) sleep serves as a cognitive simulator, decoding unconscious emotions and incoming information within a safe, virtual environment. During REM sleep, limbic system structures, such as the a...

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e18d10d3-4c2e-5a46-a38f-97dd0c58c5a6

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10.31234/osf.io/vq3hx_v1