News tagged with memory tasks


Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain's computational power, study finds

Over the past few decades, neuroscientists have made much progress in mapping the brain by deciphering the functions of individual neurons that perform very specific tasks, such as recognizing the location ...

Neuroscience created 16 hours ago | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Older adults' memory lapses linked to problems processing everyday events

Some memory problems common to older adults may stem from an inability to segment daily life into discrete experiences, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psycho ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study suggests clenching right hand may help form memories, left may help recall words

Clenching your right hand may help form a stronger memory of an event or action, and clenching your left may help you recollect the memory later, according to research published April 24 in the open access ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 2 | with audio podcast