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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology 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  The 10 Percent of Brain Myth Do we really only use 10 percent of our brain? Learn the story behind this popular myth and the truth about how much of your brain you really use. Search Related Topics:  brain  neuroscience  psychology myths The Consequences of False Memories Consequences of false memories can range from inconsequential and mundane to life-altering or even fatal. Learn more about the impact of false memory. Search Related Topics:  false memories  attitudes  memory Dream Interpretation: What Do Dreams Mean? Do dreams really reveal your hidden fears and desires, or are they just reflections of daily life. Psychologists have offered a few different theories. Search Related Topics:  dreams  states of consciousness  manifest content Related Searches Social Psychology Psychology Practice Study Psychology Brain Psychology Psychology Research Featured Articles Does Practice Really Make Perfect? How to Remember Absolutely Anything? Who Founded the First Psychology Lab? Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Blog   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