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How We Build Semantic Memory
Teaching: Teaching psychology students about semantic memory will inform them how we learn about the world, piece by piece, integration by integration, silently forming the basis for our academic achievements and lifelong curiosities.
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Exposure Therapy Challenges Patient Expectations
Exposure therapy can help patients conquer their fears, but it isn’t effective for everyone. Researchers are exploring how this powerful intervention works and how it could benefit a wider range of patients.
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Exploring How Emotion, Aging, and Sleep Impact Memory
Elizabeth Kensinger discusses her research on the role of emotion in memory and changes in the field in an interview with APS President Randi Martin.
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Human Insights for Machine Smarts
Cognitive scientists are helping artificial intelligence think more like us.
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Teaching Students How to Debunk Myths About Misinformation
Teaching: These student activities call on recent research to help students identify myths about misinformation.
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Informal Caregivers Report Reduced Well-Being, May Not Bounce Back Years Later
Individuals acting as caregivers saw a decrease in life satisfaction and mood, alongside increases in depression, anxiety, and loneliness.