See, recalling it is something that takes effort. The goal of overlearning is to reach automaticity, pulling the information ...

Working memory is what allows humans to juggle different pieces of information in short-term scenarios, like making a mental grocery list and then going shopping or remembering and then dialing a ...

In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

From cherished family moments to critical academic concepts, memory shapes who we are and what we can become. At its core, memory is what enables us to truly live. As we grow, we’re like blank ...

Other than the growth mindset, I argue that five other beliefs are particularly important to promote in classrooms to help ...

Making smart decisions is a product of intelligence; that’s why Jeff Bezos is a proponent of recognizing two-way doors. (Bezos also feels the the smartest people often change their minds, not because ...

I once worked at a propane distributorship where I learned two things that stuck—how to back up a trailer holding a 1,000-gallon tank so that its four steel feet would settle squarely on small blocks.

Learning at university involves understanding and applying information. This means you need to be aware of what you know and don’t know, and work on filling in the gaps. Talk about what you are ...