The 'testing effect' shows that taking tests before learning (pre-testing) also improves subsequent learning.

Your brain uses patterns to recognize faces almost instantly.

Fact #2095 · Psychology

About 85% of people experience significant anxiety at some point in their lives.

Fact #2786 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #2180 · Psychology

The brain named itself.

Fact #1692 · Psychology

The cognitive dissonance theory explains discomfort from conflicting beliefs.

Fact #1503 · Psychology

People are more likely to remember information that is emotionally charged.

Fact #943 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #1876 · Psychology

Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them.

Fact #1960 · Psychology