Maybe you’re studying the Recency Effect for a psychology class you have, or maybe you are performing some research on memory. Either way, my goal with this page is to give you the best resource on the topic! What Is the Recency Effect?Examples of Recency Effect What Is the Recency Effect? Examples of Recency Effect In psychology, the recency effect suggests that when you learn information in a list, the items at the bottom of the list are easiest to recall....

If you are watching a group of videos today, I hope you watch this one first. Have you already watched a few videos before this one? Then I would ask you to save this video for last. I’ll explain why throughout this article. I’m going to talk about the Serial Position Effect and Curve. Whether you are trying to learn something new, or you want to share information with people, you can use the Serial Position Effect and Curve to increase the chances that the information will be remembered....

There are two places where we store memories. Most of our memories are stored in our long-term memory. (You can watch a video all about this limitless memory storage in another video.) In this video, we are going to focus on short-term memory storage. This storage has limits, and in some cases, can be completely obliterated. But research on short-term memory has given scientists important information on how we store and process memories, as well as ways that we can improve our ability to remember information....

It’s easy to separate our brain into two sections: short-term memory storage and long-term memory storage. But research has shown that this model istoosimplistic. We will review all of the answers to these questions in this video aboutworking memory. Working memory explains more than just the connections between short-term and long-term memory storage. It gives us an insight to how we create, perceive, and tell stories about the world around us....

Have you ever been at a cocktail party - or any situation with many people talking in the background - and wondered how you could still hear the person you’re talking to? How, with all of these other people talking in the background, can you decipher what I am saying to you right now? A big jumble of varying words and sounds is entering your ears all at once, and yet you are still able to understand me....

Psychologists have been trying to wrap their heads around how our minds and bodies experience emotion for many years. Multiple theories have tried to explain the role of arousal, cognition, and behavior. But until recently, they have been disproven and replaced with other theories. The most recent theory regarding the body and mind’s recognition of emotions is the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion. On this page, you will find the answers to many questions about the two-factor theory of emotion, how it works, and the theories that came before it....

In fact, we already try to explain human behavior, without thinking that we are doing so. Have you ever tried to analyze the behavior of the guy that your friend is dating? Or maybe you saw someone running in public and thought, “He must be running from the police.” Maybe your colleague is acting strange, and you think, “They are hiding something from me.” Humans are meaning-making creatures. And while psychologists attempt to understand and explain behavior, they are also attempting to understand how humans attempt to understand and explain behavior....

Social learning theory is the idea that people and other animals can learn from the example of others. This means that, when we can see what others around us do and observe the consequences of those actions, we then expect that we will receive similar consequences if we imitate those actions. If you see someone get punished for something they did, you know not to do that, since you will expect the same punishment to come to you if you do....

You may hear the phrase “cognitive dissonance” used frequently, but what does it actually mean? I’ll tell you! What is Cognitive Dissonance? Who Coined the Term “Cognitive Dissonance”? Is Cognitive Dissonance a Bias? Examples of Cognitive Dissonance Is Cognitive Dissonance Bad? Rationalization Techniques Sticking to Your Beliefs Fighting Cognitive Dissonance Read More About Cognitive Dissonance on Reddit! References Cognitive dissonance is the state of mind that occurs when you are simultaneously entertaining two or more opposite ideas....

A “relationship” is defined as any bond between two people. You have relationships with your family members, friends, significant other, co-workers, and your neighbors. Not all relationships look and function the same. How do you maintain successful relationships? You learn the habits of people in successful relationships. Check out the following habits and use them as you build bonds with your partner, your family, and everyone you meet. Ten Habits for Great RelationshipsWhat Habits Ruin Relationships?...

Good health is essential if we want to be productive and happy. Our bodies are our trusty partners, and we should take care of them. Remember that your body isn’t replaceable like your car or phone; your body is with you from the beginning to the end, and you should do your best to take care of it properly. Implement these 10 daily healthy habits to take care of your body and live longer....

What does a successful person’s morning routine look like? The answer isn’t so simple. Everyone has different routines and habits that make them the entrepreneur, leader, or philanthropist that they are. But I can tell you that there are 10 morning habits that many successful people have in their morning routines. It’s important to realize that implementing these habits into your life will not automatically make you successful; but, looking at successful people and trying to implement what they do in our own lives does raise our chances of becoming successful like them....

What do all millionaires have in common? Well, they have millions of dollars. They also have a list of habits that allow them to stick to their goals and continue to grow their wealth. If you want to be a millionaire, you might want to take a peek into millionaires’ habits, and what it is that they are doing so well that led them to success. Knowing and implementing these habits doesn’t guarantee you success overnight, but they might help you get closer to achieving your goals!...