Experiments
The Spotlight Effect Experiment (Barry Manilow T-Shirt) – Thomas Gilovich, Victoria Medvec, and Kenneth Savitsky
A comprehensive academic analysis of the seminal 2000 spotlight effect experiment by Thomas Gilovich, Victoria...
Cognitive Psychology
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Scales
Expertise (General) (EXPGEN)
Comprehensive academic overview of the Expertise (General) (EXPGEN) scale developed by Mishra, Umesh, and Stem...
Scales
Task Easiness (TASKEAS)
A comprehensive psychometric analysis of the Task Easiness (TASKEAS) scale developed by Tybout et al....
Experiments
The Illusion of Control Experiment (Lottery Tickets) – Ellen Langer
An in-depth academic analysis of Ellen Langer's seminal 1975 lottery ticket experiment demonstrating the cognitive...
Experiments
The Regulatory Focus Theory Experiments (Promotion vs. Prevention) – E. Tory Higgins
A comprehensive academic examination of E. Tory Higgins' Regulatory Focus Theory, detailing classic experiments, psychological...
Experiments
The Need for Cognition Studies – John Cacioppo and Richard Petty
A comprehensive academic analysis of Cacioppo and Petty's Need for Cognition construct, measurement scales, and...
Experiments
The Intrinsic Motivation in Monkeys Experiment (Mechanical Puzzles) – Harry Harlow
An exhaustive academic analysis of Harry Harlow's pioneering mechanical puzzle experiments on rhesus monkeys and...
Experiments
The Zeigarnik Effect Experiment (Uncompleted Tasks) – Bluma Zeigarnik
A comprehensive academic analysis of Bluma Zeigarnik's seminal 1927 experiment on the cognitive persistence and...
Experiments
The Emotional Stroop Task – J.M.G. Williams
A comprehensive academic analysis of J.M.G. Williams' seminal work on the Emotional Stroop Task, attentional...
News
Tech-Savvy Students May Procrastinate More When Dependent on AI
A new study reveals that knowing how to use AI may fuel academic procrastination if...
Theories
Fuzzy-Trace Theory of Memory and Decision Making – Valerie F. Reyna & Charles Brainerd
A comprehensive academic analysis of Reyna and Brainerd's Fuzzy-Trace Theory, examining verbatim and gist memory...
Experiments
Priming Experiment – Steven Tipper The Repetition Blindness Experiment – Nancy
An in-depth academic examination of Steven Tipper's negative priming and Nancy Kanwisher's repetition blindness within...