Core psychology and learning science: major theories, researchers, development, motivation, and how people learn and grow.
How Handwriting Boosts Memory and Mental Health, Per Neuroscience Worried about memory decline with age? A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Frontiers in Psychology shows handwriting significantly enhances memory. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how such habits reduce cognitive anxiety. Let’s explore handwriting’s benefits, … Read more
3 Daily Strategies to Boost Cognitive Abilities and Mental Health As we approach our 40s, maintaining cognitive health becomes a priority. A 2001 University of Michigan study shows cognitive decline begins subtly around age 25, accelerating by 40-50. Dr. Alice Boyes, in Psychology Today, offers three strategies to keep your brain sharp. As a psychology … Read more
Why Failure Signals High Intelligence and How to Embrace It Failure stings, whether it’s a missed exam, a broken relationship, or a work setback. Yet, a British study and Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences suggest failure can signal high intelligence. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how reframing failure boosts … Read more
Ideal Sleep Duration to Protect Memory and Mental Health, Per a Study Struggling to balance sleep for a sharp mind? A University of Texas Health Sciences study, reported in New Atlas, reveals that sleeping over nine hours nightly harms cognitive health, especially for those with depression. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve … Read more
How Nostalgia Transforms Memories Over Time, Per a New Study Nostalgia isn’t just a fading snapshot—it’s a dynamic emotional journey, per a University of Southampton study in Neuroscience News. Memories once filled with joy can shift to bittersweet regret or gratitude over time. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how nostalgia … Read more
7 Common Mistakes That Harm Your Memory, Per a Neurologist Memory decline isn’t inevitable, says Dr. Richard Restak, a neurologist at George Washington Hospital, in a New York Times interview. Avoiding seven common mistakes can protect cognitive health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how proactive habits boost mental well-being. Let’s … Read more
Can a Child’s Face Reveal Their Personality? Morphopsychology Explored Could the shape of a child’s face hint at their personality from birth? Morphopsychology, a discipline pioneered by Louis Corman in 1937, suggests facial features reflect character traits. Martine Bullard, president of the French Society of Morphopsychology (SFM), claims these traits are observable early in life. … Read more
Does Your Face Shape Reveal Your Personality? Exploring Morphopsychology Can your face shape unveil your personality? Morphopsychology, pioneered by Dr. Louis Corman in 1937, suggests it can, linking facial features to traits like tenacity or emotional fragility, as seen in Jacques’ career journey, per experts Jean-Paul Jus and Martine Bollard. This intriguing method analyzes skull … Read more
The Psychology of Gossip: Why Some Personalities Crave Being the Subject Gossip is often viewed as a malicious pastime, yet it plays a complex role in social dynamics, shaping group interactions and individual identities. In Pakistan, where community ties are strong, gossip can influence reputations and relationships, sometimes sparking curiosity or conflict. But what happens … Read more
Why People with Inferiority Complex Pretend to Be Better Than Others Feelings of inferiority are deeply rooted in the human experience. According to Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler, who founded individual psychology, these feelings begin in early childhood and shape how we behave, think, and interact with others throughout life. For many, these feelings remain manageable. … Read more