Investigating Animal Perceptions: Beyond the Fundamental Five

Investigating Animal Perceptions: Beyond the Fundamental Five

Senses represent how our brains understand our surroundings. Many of us were taught in school that humans possess five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We also learned that numerous animals share similar senses, though they may perceive them differently. For instance, while humans alone detect red, green, and blue light, a variety […]

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Return and Reunion News

Return and Reunion News

**Greetings Again from STEM from Scratch’s Monthly Newsletter!** We are thrilled to announce the return of STEM from Scratch under the enthusiastic leadership of Ontario high school students. This spirited group is dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and is ready to connect with others through captivating monthly newsletters covering a range of […]

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January Possibilities: Essential Information You Should Have

January Possibilities: Essential Information You Should Have

STEM from Scratch: Exciting January Youth Engagement Opportunities As we enter the new year, STEM from Scratch is committed to showcasing a variety of opportunities aimed at involving youth in STEM activities. January is filled with engaging programs that promote skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here are some key opportunities accessible this month: […]

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Opportunities Offered in March

Opportunities Offered in March

STEM from Scratch features monthly opportunities aimed at enhancing awareness of STEM-related initiatives for youth to engage. Here are the opportunities for March! **[McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program](https://linktr.ee/macistep_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYg2aBAvOO7R9xbz221O5bvX4Vn_4CCVueGPx3I9cJCpje6zG9vL54CFL8_aem_ss-qVXKw-fTp_PCGpfPCBw)** The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program at McMaster University aims to offer Black high school students from Hamilton and the Halton area engaging hands-on […]

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Investigating the Basics of Psychology: Unveiling the Human Mind

Investigating the Basics of Psychology: Unveiling the Human Mind

Numerous psychologists from history have significantly influenced our understanding of psychology in contemporary times. This article will elaborate on three of the most pivotal figures in psychology: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud was born in May 1856 in Austria to Galician Jewish heritage. He was a neurologist known for several important […]

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The Significance of Spaced Repetition and Darwin's Golden Principle in Education

The Significance of Spaced Repetition and Darwin’s Golden Principle in Education

Spaced repetition is an effective memory technique that is steadily gaining acclaim for its efficiency in comparison to conventional cramming strategies. By distributing your study intervals, you can forge more durable memories, customized to any content you aim to master. This method can be further enhanced with applications such as Anki, which provide the ability […]

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Victorian Response Times: An Analytical Study of History

Victorian Response Times: An Analytical Study of History

**The Advancement of Response Times: A Glimpse into Cognitive Transformations Over the Ages** The investigation into response times has consistently intrigued psychologists, even before psychology was formally recognized as a scientific field. At its core, response time (RT) gauges the rapidity of reaction to a stimulus and remains a fundamental component of cognitive psychology studies. […]

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A Comprehensive Analysis of John Bargh’s “Before You Realize It”

A Comprehensive Analysis of John Bargh’s “Before You Realize It”

John Bargh’s work “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” offers a captivating examination of the unconscious mind’s influence on our actions. As a prominent figure in social psychology, Bargh provides valuable perspectives on motivations, aspirations, routines, history, and the effects of environment on everyday behaviors. His research is recognized […]

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Acknowledging the Risks of Presuming Others are Mistaken

Acknowledging the Risks of Presuming Others are Mistaken

**Investigating the Belief Superiority Phenomenon: An In-Depth Examination of Overvaluation and Educational Prospects** Within the realm of contentious dialogues and debates, there is a phenomenon where some individuals regard their opinions as intrinsically more valid than those of others. This occurrence, referred to as the “belief superiority” phenomenon, is more nuanced than merely believing one […]

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The Basics of Open Science: Grasping Preprints

The Basics of Open Science: Grasping Preprints

Key aspects of open science in 2 minutes, part 4 Prior to a research paper being published in a journal, you can make it accessible for free for anyone to view. You may do this on your personal website or on a preprint server, like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also publish their preprints, which is […]

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