Imagine you have limited time to study for a test. You want to learn as much as possible, but there’s only so much you can cover. Do you focus on a few topics and go in-depth or do you skim through a wider range of material? This is the depth-breadth trade-off in learning. A recent […]
Published on April 18, 2022
Imagine learning new words is like exploring a foreign land. You have your trusty map of flashcards for isolated words, but what about the beautiful landscape of contextualized vocabulary? Well, scientists investigated whether retrieval opportunities during reading also enhance word learning. In two experiments, participants learned foreign words and then read a story to reinforce […]
Published on April 18, 2022
Imagine if your only seasoning option was salt, and you poured spoonfuls of it onto your meals every day. Well, that’s how some people consume sodium – way too much of it! Sodium is vital for our bodies, but in small quantities. However, over 90% of Americans exceed the recommended intake, putting their health at […]
Published on April 18, 2022