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Category: Memory

Thinking About Thinking: How Metacognition Can Help Your Grades

Have you ever tried to predict the grade you would receive on an exam? If so, how did you do it? The answer is through metacognition. We discuss strategies students can employ to improve metacognitive accuracy and subsequent memory performance.

November 16, 2022
Curious about Curiosity? The Mnemonic Benefits of Curiosity and Its Educational Implications

Did curiosity really kill the cat? The idiom “curiosity killed the cat” warns against the danger and misfortune that one’s curiosity can bring, but it turns out that curiosity is more beneficial than you might think.

November 4, 2022
Memory Distortion: What Really Happened in the Past?

Our memories ultimately determine who we are in the present; however, even our shared experiences are subjective, especially because such memories become distorted over time. But why does this happen in the first place?

September 25, 2022
Anxiety, Depression, and Academic Performance: The Role of Working Memory Capacity

Don’t forget to prioritize your mental health. Studies have shown that long-term anxiety and depression predicted more deficits in working memory abilities, which is related to lower academic performance.

June 11, 2022
Go Blue: The Effects of Blue Light on Memory

Ever wondered what can be done to improve learning, studying, or working? Research reveals the benefits of utilizing blue light to increase attentiveness, memory, and cognitive efficiency.

January 18, 2022
Make it Stick: How Intentional Usage of Encoding Strategies by Students and Instructors Can Improve Learning and Memory

Are you interested in ways to enhance learning and memory for yourself or interested in improving your students’ learning? See this article for top tips to help students boost memory and learning as well as tips for better teaching skills.

December 13, 2021
Pritzker Hall: A Cognitive Illusion in UCLA’s Backyard

As we begin returning to campus, be sure to check out Pritzker Hall, a cognitive illusion in UCLA’s backyard!

June 24, 2021
Cognitive Offloading: The Memory Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Technology to Store Limitless Information

Thanks to recent technology, offloading (the process of externally recording thoughts and memories to reduce cognitive demand) is easier than ever. With computers and smartphones capable of recording and retrieving essentially infinite quantities of information, offloading has become even more efficient, leading to important changes in the way humans think and remember.

August 9, 2020

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