Spaced repetition serves as a memory enhancement technique. It is well established that distributing your study sessions yields better results than intensive cramming. By utilizing an app, you can customize your own spaced repetition timeline, enabling you to build strong memories for any subject matter you choose. Michael Nielsen shares his positive experiences with spaced […]

Reaction times have persistently served as a significant metric in the field of psychology, valued for their ability to illuminate cognitive mechanisms. Since the emergence of psychology as a separate scientific domain, researchers have diligently recorded reaction times as a parameter of cognitive processing speed—an approach that continues to play a crucial role in numerous […]

I have a critique of John Bargh’s latest work “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” featured in this month’s Psychologist magazine. You can read the review in print (or online here) but the magazine only accommodated 250 words, while my original draft was closer to 700. I’ll include the […]

**Comprehending the “Belief Superiority” Phenomenon and Its Effect on Knowledge Perception** Within the field of human psychology, the concept of “belief superiority” has captured considerable interest among researchers seeking to comprehend the intricacies of opinion and knowledge perception. Belief superiority describes a mindset where individuals regard their opinions as not merely correct but also superior […]

Essentials of open science in 2 minutes, part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you can make it accessible for anyone to view. You may choose to do this on your personal website, but you can also utilize a preprint server, like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also upload their […]