Understanding Brain Sections and Their Role in Mental Health The brain, our command center, shapes how we think, feel, and learn. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen brain-focused strategies reduce cognitive stress by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Neuroscience study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on Santrock (2003) and neuroscience … Read more
Why Forgetting May Signal Higher Intelligence, Not Alzheimer’s Forgetting keys or names often sparks Alzheimer’s fears, but Canadian neuroscientists Paul Frankland and Blake Richards suggest it may indicate higher intelligence. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how reframing forgetting reduces anxiety. Let’s explore this Neuron study, its mental health benefits, and … Read more
Why Liking Solitude May Signal a Higher IQ, Per New Research Do you cherish time alone? A British Journal of Psychology study suggests this preference may indicate a higher IQ. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how embracing solitude boosts mental health. Let’s explore why solitude signals intelligence, its well-being benefits, … Read more