About Psychology: 5 Ways Your Mind Messes With You

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Sometimes your brain makes mistakes - errors that can result in mistaken beliefs, bad decisions, and biased thinking. Discover some of the common tricks your brain likes to play on you and how these psychological tendencies influence everything from how you feel and think to how you behave. 5 Common Mistakes Your Brain Makes   Ever feel like you mind is messing with you? Here are a few common tricks your brain plays. Search Related Topics:  brain  cognitive biases  memory Related Searches Social Psychology Study Psychology Psychology Dreams Psychology Studies A2 Level Psychology Featured Articles QUIZ: What's Your Leadership Style? Are You an Extrovert or an Introvert? Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation: What's the Difference?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: 11 Great Ways to Improve Your Memory

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Do you ever find yourself forgetting someone's name just a few minutes after you meet them? Then this week's newsletter is for you! We're going to talk about some of the best research-proven tips you can try to improve your memory.   11 Great Ways to Improve Your Memory Cognitive psychologists have discovered a number of techniques to help improve memory. Learn more about some of these strategies and how you can apply these memory tips to your own studies. Search Related Topics:  memory  psychology tips  cognitive psychology Who Was Kitty Genovese? Kitty Genovese's tragic 1964 murder sparked outrage and interest in the bystander effect. Learn more about the myths surrounding her death. Search Related Topics:  kitty genovese  bystander effect  Does Practice Really Make Perfect? When learning a new skill, does practice really make perfect? New research looks at the real impact of practice and just how much it contributes to performance. Search Related Topics:  nature vs nurture  memory  learning 7 Common Memory Mistakes Our memories make us who we are, but anyone who has ever forgotten a name or date knows that memory isn't perfect. Learn about the 7 mistakes memory makes. Search Related Topics:  memory  forgetting  Related Searches Psychology Careers Social Psychology Psychology Jobs Clinical Psychology Study Psychology Featured Articles 10 Things You Might Not Know About Memory QUIZ: How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? Psychologist or Psychiatrist? What's the Difference? 9 of the Highest Paying Psychology Careers How Classical Conditioning Works The 4 Styles of Parenting   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Do You Really Only Use 10% Of Your Brain?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Have you seen the new film Lucy? In the thriller, Scarlett Johansson's character gains access to the supposedly unused 90% of her brain and develops superhuman capabilities? Sadly, it isn't just Hollywood that buys into this persistent myth. One recent survey found that a whopping 65% of Americans believe that people only really use 10% of their brains! Learn more about how this misconception started and the real truth about how much of your brain you really use (Hint: It's WAY more than 10%.) The 10-Percent Myth: How Much Do You Really Use? Do you really only use 10% of your brain? Learn the truth. Related Searches Brain Psychology Memory Brain Brain Mind Attention Brain Human Brain Featured Articles Are People Really Right-Brain or Left-Brain Dominant? How Big Is the Human Brain? Does Drinking Alcholol Kill Brain Cells? Does Brain Training Really Increase IQ? 10 Quick Facts About the Brain 7 Myths About the Brain   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement