Mapping surprise in the human mind, with help from AI
By comparing brain scans and AI predictions, a UChicago psychology student is researching how we process unexpected events
How to build a better memory palace
In new UChicago study, researchers used Minecraft to test whether positive or negative emotion makes the recall method more effective
Emotional memories stick when the brain works ‘in harmony,’ study finds
A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power
Listen to grandma—life’s not a zero-sum game
In new study, UChicago psychologists found that older people see the world as less win-lose than younger people
Origins of the ‘Ostrich Effect’
In recent study, UChicago researchers pinpoint the age we start avoiding information—even when it’s helpful
False Memories, explained
Does the Monopoly Man have a monocle? The answer may be a false memory. At UChicago, scientists are studying this phenomenon, known as the Mandela effect, and how false memories form.
UChicago students debate and make deals in ‘Psychology of Negotiation’ course
Each week, students navigate negotiations in popular course
Physical gestures can counteract stereotypes introduced by subtle linguistic cues
New UChicago research finds that children who saw an ‘equal’ gesture were more likely to express egalitarian beliefs
Researchers use AI and behavior to pinpoint when children begin productive language
UChicago-led study finds language memorization turns to generation around 30 months of age
Your ability to remember works of art may be predictable
UChicago study finds art has intrinsic memorability