You can actually use Stress to Improve Memory and Learning
Highlights Temporary stress improves attention, makes us efficient, improves memory for relevant details, and makes us “faster” – in short, better learners. Moderate stress before …
Don’t forget your Prospective Memory, here’s how to build it
When we think of memory, we usually think of “retrospective” memory which is the memory of past events/facts, or “working” memory which is the memory …
10 Easy Tips to Boost Memory & Delay Cognitive Decline [Reviewed]
Many of us want to improve memory for many reasons – to get more out of life, move ahead in jobs, ace exams, counter memory …
Cognition 101: Executive functions, Cognitive processes & abilities
What is cognition? Cognition refers to all mental processes that lead to thoughts, knowledge, and awareness. The underlying mechanisms are called cognitive processes. They govern …
The Google Effect & Transactive Memory: We remember Where data is more than What it is!
We see memory as something inside the brain – our ability to remember and know things. However, there is a lot more to memory than …
Why Fun, Curiosity & Engagement Improves Learning: Mood, Senses, Neurons, Arousal, Cognition
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 …
Brain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts
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 …
4 Memory Tricks I Learned To Remember Things Better Even With A Traumatic Brain Injury [Guest Post]
In 2015, I was hit by a car while pushing my broken down car on the freeway. My body was flung 20 feet across the …
Cognitive Load Theory: Definition, Types, And Applications For Learning
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 …
The Fundamental Science Of Brain-Based Learning: 7 Subconscious Brain Functions And Learning Processes
I won’t tell you what you can do today to learn better or be smarter, but I will tell you what the brain does for …
In What Form Is Memory Stored In The Brain & Mind? An Introduction
It might seem that we have an answer, but science is far from it. Let’s first look at how we can address this question. In …
Time Perception: What exactly is time for the human brain?
There is one thing that baffles me. It is the idea of time. We are going to talk about Time Perception or how the brain experiences …
3 mind and brain hacking tricks to increase your mind’s power* T&C apply:)
We are going to look at 3 brain and mind hacks to temporarily improve your memory and creativity. In short, your mind’s power would increase …
10 psychology facts that’ll (NOT) blow your mind away
Considering this is the era of fact sharing and how people like ‘quick bites’ of information, I thought I’ll compile some of the psychological facts …
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 …
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 …