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A novel psychophysiological measurement system integrating subjective and objective measures is feasible for assessing cognitive functions and stress levels, demonstrating that being rested and having lower autonomic stress load positively correlate with cognitive performance in university students. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Feeling Rested Improves Cognitive Performance Among University Students: Testing of a Novel Psychophysiological Measurement System

Key Points

Cognitive performance improves with lower autonomic stress loads, indicating the need for adequate rest.
Students who felt more rested scored higher in cognitive assessments, highlighting the impact of sleep quality.

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Population

University students

Intervention

Novel psychophysiological measurement system integrating subjective and objective measurements of cognitive and physiological functions

Outcome

Feasibility for assessing cognitive functions and stress levels

A novel psychophysiological measurement system is feasible for assessing cognitive functions and stress levels in university students.

Abstract

Being rested and lower autonomic stress load are positively correlated with cognitive performance. The novel psychophysiological measurement system integrating subjective and objective measurements of cognitive and physiological functions is feasible for assessing cognitive functions and stress levels in students.

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