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 …
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. …
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 …
Mental models – A way to unlock genius
Mental models or Mental model thinking can help you learn better, get creative, and gain immense insight into the world. For a minute, think that …
5 scientific study techniques: Interleaving, spaced repetition, retrieval practice, metacognition, chunking
The average person spends a large portion of waking hours studying in the first 20 years of life. A lot more of skill-learning happens based …
Stop Procrastinating With This Research-Based Psychological Method
It so happens that we aren’t always aware of why we do certain things. Some things in our life happen very automatically. Unfortunately, procrastination is one …
How to improve your memory and remembering capacity?
Here are some tips and tricks to improve your memory – general ability to remember, and the skill of memorizing specific things. When we speak …
Are New Neural Connections Formed When We Learn? Neuroplasticity & Neurogenesis
Short answer: YES.Long answer: Probably YES on most occasions as far as we know from laboratory experiments. (I am saying ‘Probably Yes’ because not enough …
Learn how to memorize long numbers in 4 easy steps!
You are sitting in your chair and you get a call. You have to take down the number of a reference person, say the electrician …
How to learn new words easily and gain fluency
Language is a fascinating human trait. It is so grounded in the making of our species that we have dedicated brain regions[1] that facilitate it. It seems …
Is listening to music while studying a good idea? Yes & No.
Music while studying – good or bad? Decide after reading these insights. A little bit of research went into concluding what I am about to …