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Metacognitive Illusions & The Font Size Effect
Have you ever done your assigned reading and thought, “I’ll definitely remember this, it’s in HUGE, BOLD LETTERS” and then failed to recall anything on your quiz the next day? This feeling of disconnect between what we think we know and what we actually know can be explained by the human ability to monitor and…
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The Psychology of Grocery Lists: Why We Forget the Milk
How limited is our working memory capacity? While often described as fixed, research shows its boundaries depend heavily on the factors present during encoding and retrieval. Under the right conditions, we may be able to surpass what once seemed like hard limits.
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How our perception of time influences the memory of events
When remembering a moment in life, does it ever feel shorter or longer than what actually occurred? Research shows that our brain’s chemistry might unlock the secret to why this is, and how that influences our memory of the event later on.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Cross-Cultural Differences in Diagnosis and Intervention
In this blog post, we explore how cross-cultural differences impact the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While early intervention is key, cultural beliefs, stigma, and systemic disparities often delay diagnosis for children from non-white and minoritized communities. By examining global perspectives and research, this post highlights the need for culturally responsive approaches…
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Just How Close is Close Enough? Trauma-Dumping and Social Disclosure in Our Changing World
Why do we choose not to tell other people information about ourselves? When is it “trauma-dumping” and when is it being friends?
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Analogy-Based Learning in the Classroom: Implementing Strategies to Promote Conceptual Understanding and Performance
In this article, I discuss four principles of analogy-based learning and teaching in the classroom that are crucial for students’ success in analogical reasoning.
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Remembering History: The Personal Lens of Collective Events
How do we remember pivotal moments in history, and why do they feel so personal? By researching the psychology of memory, such as the phenomena of flashbulb and collective memories, we can better understand how cultural, emotional, and biological factors shape our recollections of the past.
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When Will My Therapist Diagnose Me With “Eldest Daughter Syndrome”?
Has your TikTok For You Page bombarded you with influencers proclaiming that you might suffer from Eldest Daughter Syndrome? The app’s algorithm can’t diagnose you with a mental illness (yet), but, even if it could, Eldest Daughter Syndrome just refers to a collection of personality traits, not a real condition. The phrase is typically associated…
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Same-Sex Marriage in the United States: 20 Years of Research
This article summarizes the effects of same-sex marriage policy in the United States. Legal same-sex marriage benefited the mental and physical health of LGBTQ+ people. Rates of marriage in the general population increased, divorce rates did not change, and attitudes about marriage have improved.
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The Psychology of Climate Change
This article explores the psychological and social challenges in addressing climate change, emphasizing how evolutionary and cognitive biases hinder our responses to this global crisis. It delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal structures that make it difficult to enact effective climate action and considers how these obstacles might be overcome through increased…