neuropsychology
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How the ‘Primacy Effect’ Can Help You Remember Information
Your brain is complex, but once you figure out its little intricacies — like that it can only store about seven units of information in short-term memory — you can exploit them to help you remember more things. It’s not just the amount of information present that affects your memory, though. Even the order in…
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You Don’t Need ADHD to Use These ADHD Productivity Hacks
Spend a little time on social media and you’ll be sure to come across a post that tries to diagnose you with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we’ve covered previously, the trend of pathologizing every little behaviour is a dangerous one, and it should go without saying that ADHD is not simply being absentminded, forgetting to…
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How to Clean Your House When You’re Depressed
Depression is one of those illnesses that makes it almost impossible just to get out of bed, let alone do all of the necessary tasks your life requires, like getting dressed, feeding yourself, and cleaning your house. Unfortunately, the tendency to neglect your physical needs can often make you feel even worse, leading to a…
