Neuroscience
Forgotten Memories May Remain Intact in the Brain
Everyday lapses in memory can be a part of learning
Mind Matters693 articles archived since 1845
Behavior
Why Delays in Delivering Justice Lead to Harsher Sentencing
People want swift punishment and will even penalize perpetrators for delays outside their control
Mental Health
Why Just One Sleepless Night Makes People Emotionally Fragile
Sleep loss dampens brain regions that help manage our emotions
Cognition
Distracted Driving Is More Dangerous Than People Realize, New Research Shows
Multitasking can occupy attention longer than people anticipate
Psychology
How Culture Affects the ‘Marshmallow Test’
A classic test of self-control can carry complex cultural biases
Cognition
To Stay Sharp as You Age, Learn New Skills
Older people show significant cognitive benefits from learning, provided they have the opportunity to do so
Psychology
Useful Feedback, More Than Praise, Helps Students Flourish
Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered
Neuroscience
A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas
Psychology
People in the U.S. Think They Are Better Than They Actually Are. People in Asia Don’t
Western individualism may promote a “better than you actually are” mindset
Psychology
Extreme Views Are More Attractive Than Moderate Ones
New research shows that people are drawn to others with more extreme versions of their own political views
