As Nathan DeWall and I explain in Psychology, 11th Edition, “Young infants lack object permanence—the awareness that objects continue to exist even when not perceived. By 8…
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Looking for a great summer read? If you like Nate Silver’s quantitative assessments of politics and sports, you will love Seth Stephens-Davidowitz’s new book on…
The ability to multitask is usually viewed positively. But does it help in improving productivity? New research indicates that this is highly unlikely. For years…
In my previous article on the subject of nootropics, I was writing about the brain enhancing effects of some medicines and natural compounds. However, a…
On rare occasion, I have reported startling findings that challenge current wisdom: Brain training games do NOT boost intelligence. Traumatic experiences are NOT often repressed.…
Social behavior is important for our survival as a species. But social interaction also gives pathogens a chance to spread, and it thereby increases our…
Magnesium is everywhere—it does not occur free in nature, but in combination with other elements it is the eighth-most abundant chemical element in the Earth’s…
The use of smart drugs is becoming “trendy”. Lots of people are taking various substances regularly, many others try them from time to time. The…
I am blessed to be collaborating with two incredibly high-achieving people. My introductory text co-author, Nathan DeWall, tells the story (here) of how he harnessed…
Concussion is the most common form of traumatic brain injury. While serious concussions present with overt symptoms, the diagnosis of mild concussions remains a clinical…