Imitation: The Oldest way of Learning, still valid in Education
Monkey see, monkey do. We aren’t just monkeys, but a learning technique they used – learning by observation – still is one of the most…
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You need Psychological Richness for a Good Life, do you have it?
Psychological richness is 1 of 3 primary components of a good life[1] and overall well-being. The other 2 are eudaimonia and hedonia. Eudaimonia (pronounced U-die-mow-nee-ya) …
8 Techniques to de-stress from work without compromise
I’ll share some specific de-stressing techniques that you can use at work starting today to relax without compromising your work – they will relax you …
So you are a Highly Sensitive Person, here’s what it means!
Overwhelmed. Too loud. I need some silence. That movie was too much for my senses. I can’t stop crying about what Elsa went through. Too …
Is Uncertainty Reduction Behavior giving you Anxiety? Read this!
Have you gone online to check reviews and gather information before you make simple decisions about what to watch or eat? If yes, you’ve engaged …
14 Easy Productivity Tips for Early-career Employees
Suppose you are at the start of your career. Your work is hard, and you are burning out. What can you do to make it …
Do Violent Games make us Violent? Mostly No, but also Yes!
Forget what media says about how violent gaming causes violence. Sensationalism gives science a bad name. Instead, let’s look at research flooded with nuanced insights …
Why & How Video Games Improve Cognition
There really is no intuitive reason to assume that a cognitively engaging activity can harm your cognition. After all, video games fully engage attention and …
Do looks matter? Always, and in odd ways. Here’s the science!
Browsing on Amazon, scrolling on Instagram, swiping left and right on Tinder, observing people at an airport, and talking with others all have one common …
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 …
Memes are advanced emotions and outsourced thought patterns + they protecc (the psychology of memes)
When you imagine a meme, many of you might imagine a funny image with text related to a moment in the universe with some clear …
Do we make good decisions after a meal? Some food for thought, literally!
Imagine you’ve had the most epic food. You are now satisfied. But you have to get back to work and make decisions. Will they be …
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 …
Losing focus? Try distractions, multitasking, music, & breaks
The number one assumed threat to focusing at work is distractions. But getting rid of distractions isn’t enough for focusing. Some people can concentrate without …
7 Bad Study Habits Students Need To Ditch ASAP
Instead of focusing on the most productive study habits, students can improve their grades and learning quality just by getting rid of their bad study …
The Loneliness Loop: Understanding the science to break it and make friends
People go to extreme lengths to counter loneliness. They hug clothes in a closet, talk to themselves and toys, fall in love with an avatar …
Basic Concepts About Concept Formation: Theory + Key Terms
How well do you know what a pizza is? Round, saucy, cheesy, comes in a box, served in triangles, right? Now do you know what …