Psychologists have been assessing reaction times since long before the field of psychology came into being, and they remain a fundamental part of cognitive psychology experiments today. Generally, psychologists investigate variations in the time required for participants to react to stimuli under different conditions, utilizing these variations as evidence of how cognitive processing differs across […]

**Investigating the Unconscious: An Analysis of John Bargh’s “Before You Know It”** John Bargh, a notable figure in the realm of social psychology, examines the complexities of the unconscious mind in his work, “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do.” Renowned for his innovative and impactful experiments, Bargh’s contributions have […]

Spaced repetition has been recognized as a powerful technique for enhancing memory, particularly effective in preserving knowledge over long durations. This method entails acquiring information in intervals rather than through intensive study sessions, which is typically referred to as cramming. By distributing study periods, learners provide their brains with the essential time to solidify information, […]

Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes, Part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you have the option to make it accessible for anyone to read without charge. You can do this on your personal website, but you may also utilize a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also […]

The Visual Phenomenon of Chromostereopsis: An Investigation Chromostereopsis is an intriguing visual phenomenon that impacts individuals uniquely. This effect is evident in specific images where colors seem to occupy different depths, crafting an illusion of three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. Some viewers might not perceive anything unusual, observing merely a blue iris within a red […]

In an intriguing piece titled “Individuals who consider their opinions to be better than others’ tend to overvalue their pertinent knowledge and overlook opportunities for additional learning,” the Research Digest examines the fascinating phenomenon of “belief superiority.” This concept is marked by the assertion that one’s opinions are not only accurate but that opposing viewpoints […]

This discussion initiated by Ekaterina Damer has elicited numerous suggestions from psychologists on Twitter. Below are the majority of the suggestions, accompanied by their recommended sources in parentheses. I haven’t explored these yet, but I aimed to gather them in a single location. Feel free to leave comments with your own recommendations. (Iris van Rooij)“How […]

A Project Finally Unveiled: Investigating Free Will with The Choice Engine Following years of committed effort, “The Choice Engine” has been unveiled, presenting a distinctive interactive experience that probes into the intricate areas of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, with a particular emphasis on the notion of free will. This groundbreaking project manifests as an interactive […]

**Grasping the Nuances of ‘Behavioural Fatigue’ in Epidemic Management** The notion of ‘behavioural fatigue’ has emerged as a pivotal topic in discussions surrounding public health strategies during epidemics. This term gained traction when the UK Government referred to it as a justification for postponing strict actions throughout the COVID-19 crisis, only to later reverse course […]