3 Cheers for Metacognition
Embracing the ways each of us does—and does not—process information
Cognition3835 articles archived since 1845
Why Do People Mistake Narcissism for High Self-Esteem?
Why people form such positive first impressions of narcissists...
Enough with the "Learning Styles" Already!
New research adds to the skepticism surrounding the adoption of learning styles in education.
Who's a Smart Dog?!
An estimate of dog intelligence requires looking at non-dogs as well to understand what's special to canines and what is just typical of the taxonomic groups they're in.
A New Connection between the Gut and Brain
A surprising way that diet leads risks of stroke and cognitive impairment
The Hippies Were Right: It's All about Vibrations, Man!
A new theory of consciousness
Does Your Language Influence How You Think?
Would it be harder for people who speak a highly gendered language to create a more gender-neutral society?
Podcast Recap (November 2018): The Universe, Meaning, Culture, Gratitude and Human Nature
The Psychology Podcast Recap for November 2018
Your Dog May Not Be a Genius, after All
New study finds that canines are not exceptional in the animal world
How Brain Injuries Deprive People of a Sense of Free Will
Studies of patients with unusual neurological conditions reveal brain networks that contribute to feelings of agency
Do Wine over Those Brussels Sprouts
Taking a swig of red wine before eating Brussels sprouts appears to moderate Brussels sprouts' polarizing flavor. Christopher Intagliata reports
What Happens When People Are Intentionally More Open to New Experiences?
New research investigates the effects of engaging in behaviors associated with openness to new experiences
With Brain Implants, Scientists Aim to Translate Thoughts into Speech
Experts increasingly think a system that could help paralyzed patients is within reach
Do You Have a Healthy Personality?
New research identifies the personality profile that is most conducive to psychological health
Why Don’t We Forget How to Ride a Bike?
The way memories are anchored in the brain plays a role, neuropsychologist Boris Suchan explains
Do We Actually Experience the Flow of Time?
Subjective experience must inform physics and philosophy, but it should be assessed carefully
Babies and Chimps Share a Laugh
Adult humans laugh primarily on the exhale, but human babies laugh on the inhale and the exhale—as do chimps. Christopher Intagliata reports.
What Does It Mean to Be Self-Actualized in the 21st Century?
New research links self-actualization to optimal creativity, well-being and self-transcendence
You Really Can Learn in Your Sleep
Experimental techniques demonstrate how to strengthen memories when our brains are off-line
How Marijuana Harms a Developing Baby’s Brain
Three studies in rodents suggest prenatal exposure to the drug may pose risks for infants
