
Forgotten Memories May Remain Intact in the Brain
Everyday lapses in memory can be a part of learning
Everyday lapses in memory can be a part of learning
People want swift punishment and will even penalize perpetrators for delays outside their control
Sleep loss dampens brain regions that help manage our emotions
Multitasking can occupy attention longer than people anticipate
A classic test of self-control can carry complex cultural biases
Older people show significant cognitive benefits from learning, provided they have the opportunity to do so
Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas
Western individualism may promote a “better than you actually are” mindset
New research shows that people are drawn to others with more extreme versions of their own political views
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