Spaced repetition is a memory technique. It is well understood that spreading your study sessions is more efficient than cramming, and by using an app, you can customize your very own spaced repetition schedule, helping you to effectively build lasting memories for any content you desire. Michael Nielsen shares a great discussion about his experience […]

**Reaction Times: An Exploration Through Time** Psychologists have been intrigued by reaction times (RT) since well before psychology was established as a formal discipline. Reaction times remain a fundamental component in contemporary cognitive psychology research. Investigators frequently explore variations in the duration it takes for participants to react to stimuli under differing conditions to uncover […]

John Bargh is a renowned social psychologist well-known for his research on the unconscious impacts on human conduct. His publication, “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do,” provides perspectives on how invisible factors influence our behaviors. Bargh’s captivating approach effectively showcases a variety of experiments illustrating the effects of subconscious […]

I have a guest article for the Research Digest, cleverly titled ‘Individuals who believe their opinions are more valid than others are most susceptible to overemphasizing their pertinent knowledge and overlooking opportunities to gain further insights‘. The study I examine discusses the so-called “belief superiority” effect, characterized by the notion that one’s views are better […]

Open science fundamentals in 2 minutes, section 4 Prior to the publication of a research paper in a journal, you have the option to make it accessible for anyone to view without charge. You can do this on your own site, or alternatively on a preprint server, like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also post their […]