Have you ever thought about thinking? This hot topic is known as metacognition, the awareness of understanding your thought process and understanding the way those patterns work behind them. It ...

We make decisions all day long. Some of them are based on careful consideration, some are based on past experiences, and some just seem to come without much thought. Decisions come in all forms.

In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload and widespread uncertainty, it’s fair to say it has been a tough time for our brains. If you’ve been feeling mentally subpar, you may be ...

To control one's dreams and to live 'out there' what is impossible in real life -- a truly tempting idea. Some persons -- so-called lucid dreamers -- can do this. Researchers have discovered that the ...

Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. Researchers studied pairs of twins to look at how the interplay of genetics and ...

How often do you think about your thinking? For years, whenever I heard this question, I responded the same way: shrugging my shoulders, saying "I don’t know" and trying to hide my irritation. The ...

A recent study published in Political Psychology suggests that a brief psychological intervention can reduce hostile attitudes between opposing political groups. By exposing people to surprising facts ...

The ASSETT Student Technology Consultants, in collaboration with tutors from the Academic Success & Achievement Program, have produced a four-part video series about metacognition. “Thinking about ...

AI Will Not Replace Teachers. It Will Finally Set Them Free.” An interview with Dr George Panicker Founder & CEO of ...