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Big Brains Podcast - Can you improve your working memory and attention? w/ Ed Awh

Thursday, February 5

Wilma Bainbridge

Popular Science - What’s a false memory? Psychologists explain how your brain can lie; Assoc. Prof. Wilma Bainbridge comments on false memories

Tuesday, February 3

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Study finds 2-year-olds already expect ingroup loyalty to trump personal preferences when outgroup individuals are present

Monday, February 2

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The research suggests that the human capacity to understand outward shows of ingroup loyalty emerges remarkably early.By Sarah Steimer When rival grou...

NYT - 3 Steps to Fix Your Attention Span; Article mentions research on nature's effect on attention-span by Prof. Marc Berman

Friday, January 16

Wilma Bainbridge

nature human behavior - Distinctive places make memories stick; Assoc. Prof. Wilma Bainbridge examines new research on the effect of places on memorability

Monday, January 5

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UChicago psychologists found that older people see the world as less win-lose than younger people

Wednesday, December 17

Speaking of Psychology Podcast - Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD [Audio]

Monday, December 8

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WaPo - How Does the World Measure Happiness? Prof. Shigehiro Oishi comments on the benefits of socialization

Monday, December 8

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New research suggests memorable images are more likely to go viral online

Tuesday, October 21

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The Brain Bridge study argues that memorability has a greater impact on virality than emotion.By Sarah Steimer If you see a photo of a beautiful beach...