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 you challenge your brain, because the brain can be trained…
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 they don’t hear any noise at all. Silence is very…
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 is therefore also referred to as knowledge memory. If part…
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 of a loved one, war or violence, often have 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 consistent effort. Discipline is therefore the key to long-term success…
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 and look around in peace. Maybe look at the people…
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 need to be repeated once they have been grasped. We…
99 tips for a better life
Overcome your fears Never give up! Learn a new language Get up early Have a morning & evening ritual Create your life vision Get yourself a notebook Read daily Start jogging Help others Break negative…
Openness to experience is a key to positive cognitive ageing
The age-related decline in memory performance is a well-known phenomenon that has been confirmed in numerous studies, but new findings on individual differences in cognitive ageing now show that the personality trait openness to experience…
Discipline is not just a question of willpower
From a psychological point of view, discipline belongs to the executive functions and arises mainly in the prefrontal structures of the brain, especially in the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain also has other…