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Getting Meta about Metacognition
In this article, I explain how we evaluate our own learning and knowledge, also known as metacognition, and why our metacognition can sometimes go awry.
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The Cognitive Abilities of Crows
Crows have long been portrayed as uniquely intelligent birds, but how much of this is based on fact? Studies have revealed that crows possess remarkable cognitive abilities, with a recent report suggesting that they may even have a form of consciousness.
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Time Flies During a Pandemic: How Attentional Bias and Event Boundaries Impact Memory of 2020
Did time feel like it flew by last year? Find out why!
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Learning Under Pressure: How Stress Alters Memory
The past year has been a uniquely stressful time for all of us. How does stress impact our ability to learn and form new memories?
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Older Adults Show Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways. Given the increased risk from COVID-19 in older populations, are older adults more affected by the changes and stresses of the pandemic?
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Making meaningful connections to improve learning
Confession: I barely passed Multivariable Calculus in college. This came as an unpleasant surprise to me, as I had done well in high school math classes. How could this have happened?
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Decline in delinquency: Changing what it means to be a teen
When you think of teens, do you think of risky behavior? Most of us would say yes, but now more than ever before we would be wrong.
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Priming in Action: How We Are Influenced Without Even Knowing
Priming studies examine how certain stimuli can unconsciously influence our thoughts and behavior. While priming research has come under scrutiny over the past few years, social priming studies can aid in the understanding of biases and prejudice.
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Applying the Pausing Principle to University Classes
Large lectures can lack student engagement and be distracting. However, introducing lecture pauses with peer discussion can improve learning by facilitating meaningful interaction with course content.
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Using Self-Compassion to Reduce Negative Self-Talk
You are likely your own harshest critic. Cultivating self-compassion can soften your inner critic, boost your mood, and improve your outlook.