**The Enigmas of Chromostereopsis: An Exploration of Perceptual Depth Illusions** Chromostereopsis is an intriguing optical effect that produces a depth sensation in specific color pairings, particularly red and blue. While some individuals see no oddities in these visual inputs, others experience a pronounced depth illusion in which colors appear to exist at varying distances. This […]

Spaced repetition represents a potent memory enhancement strategy that boosts learning by fine-tuning the timing of your information review sessions. Unlike last-minute studying, which frequently results in rapid forgetting, spaced repetition entails revisiting material at progressively longer intervals, thereby fortifying your memory retention over time. This method is facilitated through various applications, like Anki, enabling […]

Psychologists have shown interest in reaction times (RT) as a metric for cognitive processing variances for more than a century. Starting in the 19th century, Francis Galton, a prominent statistician and eugenicist, amassed a substantial data set (n=3410) of simple reaction times. His objective was to investigate individual disparities in processing speed as possible indicators […]

John Bargh’s work “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” presents a captivating inquiry into social psychology, concentrating on how subconscious elements shape behavior. Bargh, recognized for his innovative experiments, portrays human actions as affected by drives, objectives, routines, background, and surroundings. Through engaging experiments, like the influence of word […]

Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes: Section 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, it can be made accessible for free to anyone who wishes to read it. This can be accomplished on your personal website or a preprint server such as psyarxiv.com. Backed by the OSF, preprint servers are […]

A project I’ve been developing for an extensive period has just launched: an innovative and engaging essay titled “The Choice Engine,” which investigates the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of free will. This distinct experience encourages readers to interact with an essay by engaging directly with a Twitter bot. By tweeting “@ChoiceEngine START,” participants can initiate […]

**The Science Behind Behavioral Compliance During Epidemics: Understanding ‘Behavioral Fatigue’** Following a worldwide pandemic, the phrase ‘behavioral fatigue’ has emerged prominently, especially linked to the UK Government’s early reaction against strict public health interventions. This notion has been debated, with The Guardian labeling it as lacking scientific validity. However, a deeper investigation shows that the […]