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Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity
A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one’s vocabulary and ability to use it.
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Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn’t Know Something
A few captive bonobos recently faced a seemingly simple task: locate a tasty snack hidden under one of three cups. Because bonobos are brainiacs, pinpointing the cup with the treat should have been no sweat.
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New Content From Current Directions in Psychological Science
A sample of articles on the importance of life skills and civic science, the psychology of secrecy, how we use our imaginations to condemn and condone, and much more.
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Learning As an Adult Can Be Hard. It’s Even Harder on a Balance Beam.
Learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting, especially something as difficult as gymnastics. One adult gymnastics class shows there are serious benefits to adult learning. … Rachel Wu is an associate professor
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Many Older People Maintain and Even Gain Cognitive Skills
Contrary to stereotypes of the doddering elderly, research shows that half of people older than age 70 stay mentally sharp. … The normal aging process does bring changes to the brain, says Denise Park, a
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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on audience characteristics in eliciting amusement, visual working memory, the effect of underestimating counterparts’ learning goals, misplaced barriers to asking for help, face-information sampling, and much more.
