Psychological
1. People don’t remember what you said, they remember how you made them feel. 2. If you smile as broadly as you can, you’ll feel… Read More »Psychological
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How do you become a better listener?
It’s not a bad thing, it’s quite normal that you don’t always listen attentively and are fully involved. But there are some practical steps you… Read More »How do you become a better listener?
The ageing of the brain
The results of the Seattle Longitudinal Study show that the ability to react quickly to stimuli decreases measurably from the age of 25. However, it… Read More »The ageing of the brain
Influence of intelligence on memory performance
You can have a good memory even with a low IQ, because in principle every brain has similar capabilities, but the question is how much… Read More »Influence of intelligence on memory performance
Why do people fear silence?
Silence has become so rare that many people dread it. While some people like to have their peace and quiet, others feel totally uncomfortable when… Read More »Why do people fear silence?
Declarative and procedural memory
There are two types of memory, declarative and procedural memory: declarative memory stores all facts and events that can be verbalised and consciously remembered and… Read More »Declarative and procedural memory
Intense feelings can lead to memory gaps
People who have experienced a traumatic event, e.g. a situation that poses an existential threat to themselves or others, such as an accident, the death… Read More »Intense feelings can lead to memory gaps
Discipline is more important than motivation when studying
Some believe that discipline, rather than motivation, is the key to academic success as it requires willpower, sticking to a schedule, prioritising study, sacrifice and… Read More »Discipline is more important than motivation when studying
Calm down by taking breaks
Waiting times in the supermarket or at the tram or bus stop should be used as real breaks, i.e. leave your smartphone in your pocket… Read More »Calm down by taking breaks
The last few meters of learning: Reduce and keep the most important things in mind
Towards the end of the learning process, it is important to reduce and keep the most important things in mind. Many learning contents do not… Read More »The last few meters of learning: Reduce and keep the most important things in mind