He drew a distinction between the facts we learn and the experiences we remember, which he argued are part of what makes us human. By Clay Risen Endel Tulving, whose insights into the structure of ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

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In the fields of American history and American studies, there is a concept called a "usable past.” (The term was coined by literary critic and historian Van Wyck Brooks in the early 20 th century.) ...

Yes, some of these are fun! Here are neurology and brain scientists' tips to "exercise" this super organ—your brilliant brain ...

Human behavior is full of surprises. Just when you think you understand how people think or act, psychology reveals quirks ...

It's not unusual for siblings to quibble over ownership of something – a cherished toy, a coveted seat in the car, the last ice cream sandwich. As they were growing up in Quebec, Canada, Mercedes ...

In a new co-authored book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth A. Kensinger points out some surprising facts about how memories work Explaining the science behind memory and ...

Have you ever taken a moment or two to search through your memory bank to find the right word? If so, you may want to take one of Abhilasha Kumar’s quizzes. The assistant professor of psychology is ...

Getting older is finally getting something of a rebrand: 40 is the new 20, and 60 is the new 40; it’s cool to be authentic on social media and share unfiltered, no-makeup pictures of your face. And ...