Sleep deprivation effects on basic cognitive processes: which components of attention, working memory, and executive functions are more susceptible to the lack of sleep?
A controlled study finding that 24 hours of sleep deprivation significantly impairs attention, working memory, and executive function (cognitive inhibition and flexibility), not just general alertness.
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