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How our perception of time influences the memory of events
Written by: Jacinda Taggett Edited by: Danica J. Note: this article has now been cross-posted to UCLA's Psychology in Action blog !...
Sep 19, 20254 min read


This is your brain on a marathon
Magdalene Dochnal Over the course of 26.2 miles, a marathon runner’s whole body is pushed to its limits. While much attention is given...
Sep 4, 20258 min read


Beyond the Melody: How Music Rewires the Brain for a Sharper Mind
Beyond the Melody: How Music Rewires the Brain for a Sharper Mind Imagine yourself in a bustling café, the clatter of cups and the murmur...
Aug 27, 20255 min read


Differences in Optimism Among College Students Based on Academic Discipline
Tate Madison Abstract This research project aims to investigate the differences in optimism among college students by academic...
Aug 10, 20255 min read


Pregnancy and PTSD
By Alexa Kightlinger Experiencing trauma is a relatively common human experience. In fact, a WHO World Mental Health Survey examined...
Aug 9, 20256 min read


The Mental Toll of Technology: How Our Minds and Relationships Are Being Altered
Autumn Augustus In today's digital age, technology has become an inseparable part of daily life, from the constant ping of notifications...
Aug 4, 20256 min read


Mechanistic vs. Functional Modeling in Cognitive Neuroscience: Bridging Divides Through Deep Learning
Written by: Davis Hobley Behavior is rooted in complex neural circuitry. From face-selective regions like the fusiform face area to the...
Jul 31, 20256 min read


How camouflage scrambles visual cognition: Gestalt psychology in the real world
Magdalene Dochnal Early in the throes of World War I, the French military found itself in crisis. As infantry units sustained great...
Jul 4, 20258 min read


COVID’s Impact on Competency Restoration
Written by: Alondra Alamillo What does it mean to be competent to stand trial? In the U.S., competency to stand trial (CTS) is a fair...
May 17, 20255 min read
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