Selective Memory

Memory

Caution: Memory at Work

Paula Croxson Ph.D. on July 9, 2017

A new study sheds light on how we keep our minds on the task at hand even when faced with the distractions of modern life.

A new study sheds light on how we keep our minds on the task at hand even when faced with the distractions of modern life.

Attention

Put Your Mind at Rest

Paula Croxson Ph.D. on July 18, 2012

Even when you are resting, your brain is not. The brain’s activity at rest may provide the key for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Even when you are resting, your brain is not. The brain’s activity at rest may provide the key for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Memory

Feeling Scatterbrained? That’s Probably Because You Are!

Paula Croxson Ph.D. on June 14, 2012

We used to think that there were specialized “memory areas” in the brain, but now we know that our memories are stored scattered across the whole brain.

We used to think that there were specialized “memory areas” in the brain, but now we know that our memories are stored scattered across the whole brain.

Research suggests that social interaction may prime us for understanding others' actions. How? Our mirror neurons might be responsible.