Psychology
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Psychology
Why One Extra Word at the End Makes You Forget Everything
During a psychology class experiment at Delhi’s Modern School, teacher Mr. Patel tested his Class 10 students’ memory using a…
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Why You Think Right Now Is More Important Than Any Other Time
During a heated debate in the school assembly at Mumbai’s St. Xavier’s College, eighteen-year-old Arjun made a passionate declaration: “Our…
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Why You Almost Remember Names But Just Can’t Quite Get Them
During a casual conversation at Delhi’s National Public School, eighteen-year-old Kavya was discussing her favorite movies with friends. “You know…
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Why Last Month Feels Like Last Year And Last Year Feels Like Last Month
Eighteen-year-old Arjun from Chennai was having a conversation with his girlfriend Meera about their relationship. “I can’t believe it’s already…
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Why the Good Old Days Always Seem Better: Understanding Rosy Retrospection
It is a Sunday afternoon. Your grandmother is sitting by the window, sipping her tea, and she says something you…
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Why You Think Everyone’s Watching You (But They’re Really Not)
Eighteen-year-old Arjun from Mumbai was running late for his Class 10 physics exam. In his rush, he grabbed what he…
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Why Your Best Memories Are From Your Teen Years: The Science of the Reminiscence Bump
Ask your grandfather about the best years of his life, and watch what happens. His eyes will light up. He’ll…
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Why You Remember Things About Yourself Better Than Anything Else
During an English class experiment at Delhi’s Modern School, teacher Mrs. Kumar gave her Class 10 students an interesting vocabulary…
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The Visual Advantage: Why Your Brain is Built for Pictures
As a journalist who has spent a decade chasing stories across the globe, I have interviewed everyone from neuroscientists to…
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Why False Information After Events Changes What You Remember
When a minor traffic accident occurred outside Delhi’s Connaught Place metro station, eighteen-year-old Arjun witnessed it happen. A blue car…
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Why Longer Lists Make You Forget More But Remember More
Eighteen-year-old Priya and her younger brother Arjun from Chennai both needed to go shopping for their family. Their mother gave…
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Why You Remember Best What You Figure Out Yourself
Seventeen-year-old twins Arjun and Rohan from Mumbai attended the same Class 12 physics class, sat in adjacent seats, and studied…
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Why We Struggle to Recognize Faces From Different Racial Groups
When a bag snatching occurred outside Delhi’s Connaught Place metro station, seventeen-year-old Meera witnessed the entire incident. A thief grabbed…
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Why You Think You’re Bad At Difficult Things Even When You’re Not
When seventeen-year-old Rohan from Delhi’s Modern School participated in the National Mathematics Olympiad, he walked out of the examination hall…
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Why We Blame Entire Groups for Individual Members’ Mistakes
When a student from Delhi’s Government Model School was caught cheating during an inter-school mathematics competition, seventeen-year-old Arjun from the…
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