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The Female Autism Phenotype Phenomenon
One characteristic of autism that has been scarcely researched is manifestation differences between biological sexes, with damaging consequences. Moreover, male social rejection is much easier to detect than the more passive female exclusion in the autism population.
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Yoga Nidra: The Crucial Component of a Cognitive Boosting Routine
Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and Yoga Nidra are two trendy practices that are typically grouped together because they are both utilized to reduce stress, achieve deep relaxation, and induce sleep. In this blog post, I will outline the empirically demonstrated benefits and future potentials of Yoga Nidra.
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What Makes Information More Memorable: The Influence of Emotionality on Memory and Metacognition
Have you ever questioned why some information is recalled better than others? Research has shown that people have a tendency to predict a higher memory and better recall emotional information. Read about the potential mechanisms that could explain the influence of emotion on our beliefs and memory.
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It’s Okay to Fail: How Productive Failure Facilitates STEM Learning and Transfer in Comparison to Direct Instruction
What role does failure play in learning? While students tend to be aversive to failure, it plays a natural and important role in the learning process.
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How Do You Learn Best: The Role of Information Modality in Learning and Memory
Do you learn better by your eye or ear? Research has shown that memory is better for information we learn visually than aurally. Yet, to ensure optimal learning one must consider the use of multisensory integration, or the simultaneous use of both visual and auditory aids.
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Thinking About Thinking: How Metacognition Can Help Your Grades
Have you ever tried to predict the grade you would receive on an exam? If so, how did you do it? The answer is through metacognition. We discuss strategies students can employ to improve metacognitive accuracy and subsequent memory performance.
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The Powerful Role of Forgetting in Learning
Is forgetting a bad thing? On the contrary, scientific research showed that forgetting is actually beneficial for your memory and learning!
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Curious about Curiosity? The Mnemonic Benefits of Curiosity and Its Educational Implications
Did curiosity really kill the cat? The idiom “curiosity killed the cat” warns against the danger and misfortune that one’s curiosity can bring, but it turns out that curiosity is more beneficial than you might think.
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How Can We Improve Our Memory of Names?
Have you ever been in a situation in which you recognize someone but cannot quite recall their name? Or do you have a grandparent who struggles to remember names? We describe evidence-based techniques that could be used to enhance your memory for names.
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Is Music the New Medicine? Exploring the Benefits of Music Therapy
The recent opioid epidemic has caused society to re-evaluate our current pain management practices. This article explores a unique option, music therapy, as a potential new treatment.