How We Encode and Retrieve Information
How We Encode and Retrieve Information
by Abner Wayne | April 25th, 2025

A look into cognitive development through memory systems, attention, and problem-solving in childhood learning.

Long-Term Memory Explained: Types, Functions, and How It Works
Long-Term Memory Explained: Types, Functions, and How It Works
by Abner Wayne | March 28th, 2025

Long-term memory is the system that stores information for extended periods, from hours to a lifetime, enabling learning and recall.

Working Memory: The Key to Sharper Thinking
Working Memory: The Key to Sharper Thinking
by Abner Wayne | March 14th, 2025

Working memory is the brain's system for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for reasoning and learning.

Short-Term Memory: How It Works and How to Improve It
Short-Term Memory: How It Works and How to Improve It
by Abner Wayne | February 28th, 2025

Short-term memory is the brain's temporary storage, holding information for seconds before processing or discarding it.

Sensory Memory: How Our Senses Shape Every Moment
Sensory Memory: How Our Senses Shape Every Moment
by Abner Wayne | January 20th, 2025

Sensory memory refers to the brief and automatic retention of sensory information from the environment, including sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Memory: What It Is and How It Works
Memory: What It Is and How It Works
by Abner Wayne | January 2nd, 2025

Memory is the brain's ability to store, retain, and retrieve information, shaping our learning, identity, and experiences.

Unlocking the Mind: The Power of Selective Attention
Unlocking the Mind: The Power of Selective Attention
by Abner Wayne | December 21st, 2024

Selective Attention is the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others, helping to filter irrelevant information and improve task efficiency and decision-making quality.

Change Blindness: How Our Minds Miss the Obvious
Change Blindness: How Our Minds Miss the Obvious
by Abner Wayne | December 9th, 2024

Change blindness reveals how selective attention shapes our perception, often causing us to miss visible changes in our environment.

Inattentional Blindness: Why We Miss What’s Right in Front of Us
Inattentional Blindness: Why We Miss What’s Right in Front of Us
by Abner Wayne | November 17th, 2024

Discover inattentional blindness, a cognitive phenomenon where we miss visible objects. Learn why it happens, how it affects everyday life, and explore strategies to overcome it.