Senses are the means by which our brains decipher 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 have similar senses, albeit within varying ranges. For instance, while humans are capable of perceiving red, green, and blue […]
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Welcome back to the monthly newsletter of STEM from Scratch! It has been some time since our last connection. In case you haven’t heard, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization that has recently been revitalized. The new leadership has been taken over by high school students in Ontario who are enthusiastic about STEM and […]
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STEM from Scratch is committed to raising awareness of STEM possibilities for young people. Below are some thrilling opportunities available in January: 1. **I-STEM Program** – Location: Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie MacGill Secondary School (Milton). – Duration: 4-year program from Grade 9-12 (apply in Grade 8 – random […]
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STEM from Scratch shares monthly opportunities to promote awareness of STEM-related options available for youth engagement. Below 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 the Hamilton and Halton regions engaging STEM experiences […]
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**Key Psychologists: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow** In the field of psychology, three individuals are particularly notable for their significant impact on our understanding of the human mind: Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Abraham Maslow. Each has made unique contributions to the fabric of psychological theory and practice, shaping contemporary insights into human […]
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Spaced repetition is a memory strategy that utilizes the scientifically supported concept that distributing study sessions is superior to cramming. By using an application, individuals can customize their own spaced repetition timetable, effectively establishing dependable memories for any subject they select. This approach shifts memory from being a random occurrence to a conscious decision. Michael […]
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Psychologists have been assessing reaction times since even before psychology was officially recognized as a field. Reaction time studies are fundamental to cognitive psychology as they provide insights into cognitive processes by analyzing how swiftly individuals react to stimuli in different scenarios. This approach can help clarify variations in cognitive processing across conditions. In the […]
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John Bargh’s “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” guides readers through the intricate nature of our unconscious minds and the subtle, often unnoticed influences on our daily actions. As a prominent figure in social psychology, Bargh encourages readers to delve into fascinating experiments and theories that demonstrate how minor […]
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**Cognitive Overconfidence and the Dangers of Belief Superiority** Within cognitive psychology, the concept of “cognitive overconfidence” has received considerable focus for its fascinating influence on how people assess their understanding relative to others. Characterized by an individual’s belief that their opinions are not only correct but also more valid, cognitive overconfidence offers a distinctive angle […]
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Open science fundamentals in 2 minutes, part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you can make it accessible for everyone to read. You can do this on your personal website, but you also have the option to use a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers share their preprints, […]
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