Psychological Science & Research Insights
Many of us like to look at cute images and videos on the internet – our mood improves. Instagram is purrfect for that. Turns out, …
Read moreThe Kawaii Effect: Cute things make us careful, focus our attention, & motivate Kama Muta
We see memory as something inside the brain – our ability to remember and know things. However, there is a lot more to memory than …
Read moreThe Google Effect & Transactive Memory: We remember Where data is more than What it is!
It’s 2020 and the world needs more empathy… so most people think. “Understand it from my point of view and we’ll have a better world,” …
Read moreEmpathy For Similar Negative Experiences DISRUPT Our Understanding Of Others
Our brain is conducive to creative thinking and problem-solving – Literally, and figuratively, making mental connections. The brain is readily equipped with the necessary conditions …
There is ample anecdotal evidence that shows listening to a fun lecture or lesson is great for learning. It’s intuitive. Having fun & interactive learning …
Read moreWhy Fun Improves Learning: Mood, Senses, Neurons, Arousal, Cognition
Evolution necessitates economical and reliable brain mechanisms in some environmental contexts. These mechanisms emerge as a response to patterns in the environment or enable us …
Read moreWhy Did Humans Evolve Pattern Recognition Abilities?
Everyone has negative thoughts at some point in time. Even psychologically healthy people have a fair amount of negative thoughts about themselves and others. And …
Read moreStop/Control Negative Thoughts With Cognitive Defusion & Cognitive Restructuring Techniques
One of the strongest applications of research in psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science is brain-based learning. It allows us to leverage research on how the …
Read moreBrain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts
After a series of long & detailed posts, let me share something fun and amusing. Let’s look at 3 amazingly surprising and interesting quirks of …
Read more3 Stupidly Useless, Pointless & Amazing Facts About the Human Brain
Speaking anecdotally, have you ever had an interaction with a professional who has a vast amount of experience but ultimately failed to offer a smart …
Read moreThe Einstellung Effect: Why Experts Lack Creativity And Problem Solving Skills
The brain experiences ‘time’ very differently compared to how it experiences information from other senses. It is actually possible to savor a moment deliberately and …
Read moreYou Can Mentally Slow Down Time To Savor The Moment. Brain Time Dilation Is A Thing.
Humans are simple in a way: Information comes in through our senses, stuff happens in the brain, and then the information is used. When I …
Read moreCognitive Load Theory: Definition, Types, And Applications For Learning [Guest Post]