Spaced repetition serves as a memory enhancement technique. It is established that distributing your study sessions is more beneficial than cramming, and with an app, you can customize your own spaced repetition timetable, enabling you to effectively develop dependable memories for any subject matter you wish. Michael Nielsen has an interesting discussion on his application […]

Psychologists have shown a keen interest in reaction times long before psychology became formally recognized as a distinct field. Studies on reaction times are crucial in cognitive psychology because variations in these times under various conditions can reveal insights into the cognitive processing mechanisms at play. One of the trailblazers in reaction time research was […]

John Bargh, a prominent figure in social psychology, is celebrated for his innovative experiments that delve into the intricate functions of our unconscious minds. His book, “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do,” provides an in-depth exploration of the elements that influence human behavior—motives, goals, habits, past experiences, and our […]

**The Belief Superiority Effect: Misjudging Knowledge and Overlooking Learning Opportunities** In a thought-provoking addition to the Research Digest, the notion of belief superiority — the belief that one’s viewpoints are more legitimate than others — is explored through the scope of recent studies. This examination is ignited by a paper written by Michael Hall and […]

Open science fundamentals in 2 minutes, section 4 Prior to the publication of a research paper in a journal, you can make it publicly accessible for anyone to read. This can be done on your own website, or alternatively on a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where other academics also share their preprints, supported by the […]