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 …
With a loose definition of the word universal, a number of words from many languages are almost universally understood. We learn many words across multiple …
In this round-up article, I’m going to highlight only the key insights from psychology that will help you use your brain at its highest potential …
Why do random thoughts pop into the mind? Why does the mind wander? Why do we daydream? Why do we get random creative or depressive …
Women perform better on math and verbal tests at higher temperatures while men perform better at lower temperatures, according to a laboratory study[1] on German …
Here is a curated list of verified psychology facts and misc. trivia about the brain, mind, and behavior. Have fun reading and learning about your …
Earworms are those bits of songs that crawl through your mind and find a home in the middle of nowhere and everywhere. You know you …
We see memory as something inside the brain – our ability to remember and know things. However, there is a lot more to memory than …
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 …
A number of psychological findings can be used to improve mathematical understanding and mathematical performance. If you are teaching someone math, use these tips to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
There are two trains of thought – One leads to procrastination and one leads to motivation. And somewhere in between, there is a junction called …
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 …
Psychophysics – Sounds cool right? It is. It really is cool. I am not overstating when I say that psychophysics is associated with our very …