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Many People’s Earliest Memories May Be Fictional
In a large survey of people’s first memories, nearly 40% of participants reported a first memory that is likely to be fictional.
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A Grand Memory Tour
In a wide-ranging look at memory, psychological scientists Henry “Roddy” Roediger, III, Dorthe Berntsen, Qi Wang, and Charan Ranganath reveal how brain circuitry, situational cues, culture, and shared experiences influence our recollections.
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Making and Remaking Memory
Lynn Nadel shares his groundbreaking research on space and memory to explain how memories of life events adapt and change to accommodate new information.
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Americans Exaggerate Their Home State’s Role in Building the Nation
Research on “collective narcissism” suggests many Americans have outsize notions about how much their home states helped to write the nation’s narrative.
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The case against prolific Instagram use is all about protecting your memories
Here’s a hot tip for this summer vacation season: Stop. Put the camera down. Don’t take that photo. A study published recently in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition details two experiments
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How Social Media Is Hurting Your Memory
Each day, hundreds of millions of people document and share their experiences on social media, from packed parties to the most intimate family moments. Social platforms let us stay in touch with friends and forge
