#cognitive-psychology

#cognitive-psychology

Essentialism is the belief that members of a category share an inherent and immutable essence or core that distinguishes them from non-members (Gelman, 2003). Most people, for example, believe that living things are fundamentally different from non-living things.

The brain organizes conversations by adapting to the timescale of the dialogue, using overlapping systems for short exchanges and distinct processes for longer narratives.

Memorizing names requires commitment and effort. Each attempt at learning names improves retention, as demonstrated by personal experiences of gradual progress in memorization.

During a simple task that requires minimal attention, mind wandering may actually help people learn probabilistic patterns that let them perform the task better.

Talk isn't cheap, according to Maryellen MacDonald. But it's worth the price. More taxing on the brain than comprehending, talking involves making a plan for what we want to say.

History is often told through major events, but a decision-centered history would prioritize the decisions leading up to those events, focusing on the cognitive processes involved.

In his recent comments, Elon Musk pointed out that empathy is being weaponized by the woke, ironically admitting that he utilizes empathy effectively for his business needs.

The human brain is wired to search for faces, leading to pareidolia, while performance engineers face similar challenges in misinterpreting data.

This article takes a look at her methodology to see how OOUX helps make apps and websites clearer and easier to use.