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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…
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Brainpower in Full Bloom: The Cognitive Benefits of Rosemary and Lavender Aromatherapy
This article explores how aromatherapy can enhance cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and mental clarity, drawing on both real-world applications and its potential benefits for neurological health.
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Embracing Age: Debunking Myths and Dispelling Fears About Aging
This article discusses and debunks myths and stereotypes about aging. Whether you’re young or old, learn how age-related stereotypes can benefit both yourself and those in your community.
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Take It Easy: Reap the Benefits of Resting on Purpose
How do we “rest on purpose”? Let’s start with redefining the relationship between rest and work.
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How Do You Learn Best: The Role of Information Modality in Learning and Memory
Do you learn better by your eye or ear? Research has shown that memory is better for information we learn visually than aurally. Yet, to ensure optimal learning one must consider the use of multisensory integration, or the simultaneous use of both visual and auditory aids.
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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.
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How Can We Improve Our Memory of Names?
Have you ever been in a situation in which you recognize someone but cannot quite recall their name? Or do you have a grandparent who struggles to remember names? We describe evidence-based techniques that could be used to enhance your memory for names.
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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.
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Gap Years: To Take or Not To Take?
The decision to take a gap year before graduate school can be a tough one. There are many benefits of a gap year and also countless obstacles to taking one. Either way, make sure you make the right choice for you!
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Seeing the World Through a Rosy-Colored Lens: A Look Into the Reconstructive Process of Memory
Rosy retrospection is the tendency for an individual to evaluate the past more favorably than the present. When the passage of time allows people to recall events through a rosy lens, this may be an adaptive process to maintain well-being.