Psychologists have historically regarded reaction time as a fundamental metric in cognitive psychology research, originating from a period before the establishment of psychology as a formal field. This metric is frequently utilized to uncover variations in cognitive processing by analyzing participants’ response times to different stimuli under diverse conditions. Such variations may indicate unique cognitive […]

Spaced repetition serves as a potent method that improves memory retention through the distribution of study sessions rather than cramming all at once. Spaced repetition systems (SRS) operate on the notion that information is more effectively ingrained in long-term memory when revisited at strategically determined intervals. Michael Nielsen, a key figure in cognitive science and […]

**Investigating John Bargh’s “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do”** John Bargh, a notable authority in social psychology, presents a captivating story in his book “Before You Know It”. Renowned for his groundbreaking experiments that explore our unconscious psyche, Bargh’s contributions have sparked both praise and criticism amid the ongoing […]

In a revealing exploration into the psychological intricacies of belief superiority, researchers Michael Hall and Kaitlin Raimi investigate why certain individuals exude confidence regarding the accuracy of their beliefs in their recent study, “Individuals who regard their opinions as superior to others are more likely to overrate their pertinent knowledge and overlook opportunities for further […]

**Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes, Part 4** Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you have the opportunity to make it freely accessible for anyone to view. You can do this on your personal website, or alternatively on a preprint server, like [psyarxiv.com](http://psyarxiv.com/), where fellow researchers also post their preprints. […]

The discussion started by Ekaterina Damer has generated a variety of suggestions from psychologists on Twitter. Below is a list of these recommendations along with the names of the individuals who proposed them: Suggestions: (Iris van Rooij) “How does it function?” vs. “What are the principles?” Two interpretations of psychological explanation by Robert Cummins (Ed […]

In March 2020, The Guardian released an article asserting that “people won’t become ‘weary’ of social distancing,” and condemned the idea of “behavioural fatigue,” which the UK government employed to rationalize the postponement of stricter public health actions during the COVID-19 crisis. This notion is essential when evaluating how individuals sustain behavioral modifications during health […]

**The Mysterious Realm of Chromostereopsis: Insight and Deception** Chromostereopsis is a fascinating optical phenomenon that generates varying perceptions of depth within static images. This effect frequently baffles observers, with some perceiving a pronounced depth distinction between hues such as red and blue. Here’s an in-depth examination of what renders this illusion so captivating. **Observation of […]