The world will never be the same since we own digital devices. Indeed, the Internet can alter cognitive processes (1), for example, by promoting continuous division of attention - which in turn reduces our ability to maintain concentration on a particular task.
For a lot of students, final exams create a sense of dread and a lot of anxiety. As if they weren’t worried enough, that worry can actually cause worse performance on exams (1). One of the mechanisms for the lower performance may have to do with working memory.
In spite of many cognitive psychologists’ efforts to dispel the myth, the learning styles theory is still popular in many educational circles. Learning styles is the idea that individual students have learning preferences, and importantly, in order to maximize learning, students need instruction in their preferred style. …
Welcome to May! In many parts of the world, the pools have been open for a while, and in New England where I live, many neighbors will start opening their pools over Memorial Day Weekend at the end of the month. Water safety is not just about summer months (lakes even when frozen over, bathtubs, …
Mnemonics are powerful learning tools to inculcate the art of empirical learning. They play a predominant role in capitalizing on humans' naturally endeavoring memory process and exemplify impactful strategies when it comes to learning and education…
Smartphones have a lot of advantages and they can make our lives easier…. However, as with most things, it can lead to problems in excess. Excessive smartphone use is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor sleep quality (1)…
