Do not underestimate the effect of sleep on memory
It is common knowledge that sleep is important. We know it, we all know it. Pretty well. But we consider the option of burning the candle …
How does background music affect work productivity and creativity? 10 research findings
Leaving all anecdotes aside, let us look at the scientific evidence. Considering the value of this question in our day-to-day lives, I’ll summarize music psychology …
7 Effective Ways To Fall Asleep Faster And Improve The Quality Of Sleep
1 in 3 adults is sleep deprived according to the Centers for Disease Control[1] (CDC). This article will show you how to fall asleep when …
Memory Models in Psychology – understanding human memory
Memory is perhaps the most alluring topic of research in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. Through decades of trivial and breakthrough research insights, we know …
How to remain calm: reducing stress, anxiousness, and social anxiety
Stress and anxiety is a fundamental fact about being human. We do feel stress; we do get anxious; we do get cranky. This post will …
Psychoanalytic research methods: Description & Overview
This article is an overview/summary of the primary research methods used by the classical theorists in the psychoanalytical school of thought. Here are broad methods …
Font Psychology: New research & practical insights
Welcome to font psychology or the science of typography – how fonts affect cognition & behavior of people. Designers swear by the importance of fonts. …
Teaching aids and Instructional materials: tools for teachers and students
Psychologists, designers, educationalists, and many professors around the world work on improving the quality of education because a lot depends on the education of a …
How can a boss motivate employees and keep them satisfied?
Considering the fact that most adults spend most of their day at work, it is of prime importance to understand why we work and why …
Natural variation and decision making
Imagine you are in your 9th grade. You scored 80%, everyone expected you to. The teacher praises you. Your friend scored 40% and the teacher …
4 cognitive biases you should be aware of
These cognitive biases could be spoiling your decisions with incorrect perceptions. Understanding cognitive biases and overcoming them lies at the heart of negotiations, risk-taking, investments, …
8 powerful ways to overcome thinking errors and cognitive biases
There are cognitive biases and thinking errors. Our brains have evolved to have tendencies that, sometimes, and unfortunately, lead to errors. Our perception is compromised, our …
Top 5 psychology channels on Youtube
I love watching YouTube videos for information; and if you are like me and countless others, exploring science via video (thanks YT algorithm) is nothing …
Inquiry-based learning – It is still valuable today
A number of educational systems exist today. Educational psychologists, experienced teachers, thought leaders, and allied psychology researchers have invested a lot of time in studying how …
Best Psychology Books On Human Behavior And The Brain (Top 5)
There are a lot of good books on psychology and behaviour. These are my top psychology book recommendations on how our brain functions and how …
Intelligence quotient, Sentience quotient, Encephalization quotient… novel ways to measure intelligence
Humans like measurements. They like measuring land, the weight of gold, their penis, their breasts, their wealth, their intelligence, their age, their skills, their whole …