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Cognitive Psychology
We forget how unnatural a lot of formal education is. "Learning how to learn" requires bridging the gap between the abstract and the natural.
If you want to have foamy beer inside the comfort of your own home, you need to invest in a special nucleated glass.
Flow occurs when a task’s challenge is balanced with one’s skill.
The language you speak plays an important role in how you evaluate truth.
When reading critiques that inflate the uncertainty of science, ask these 7 questions.
The first personality tests revolved around assessing people’s reactions to ambiguous and often unsettling images. Today, the gold standard is a barrage of questions.
Regret isn't just unpleasant, it's unhealthy.
From boosting empathy to improving therapy, virtual reality is poised to change our ideas of the self.
The “Limitless” pill exists, and you already have it in your brain.
Are some of us simple destined for unhappiness?
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What do candles, coffee, and candy have to do with it?
Memory errors may actually indicate a way in which the human cognitive system is “optimal” or “rational.”
Scientists want to use dream hacking devices to improve your creativity and memory.
Scientific pluralism is the notion that some questions must be approached from many angles. How can we integrate these scientific models?
Music therapy might boost memory, but the benefits are small. Just in case, tell your grandparents to listen to their favorite 1960s tunes.
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What would you do differently if you listened to your true desires?
Learning styles are supposed to help learners take ownership of their education, but research doesn’t back up this well-intentioned myth.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.