Have you ever wondered what sets highly intelligent individuals apart from the rest? While intelligence can be a complex and multifaceted concept, certain signs indicate someone may be highly intelligent, including: Pleasant attitude and hard-working nature Good thinking ability Excellent memory and recall capacity Precise and credible decision-making Showing problem-solving skills Curious and open to […]
Do you often forget important details like phone numbers, to-do lists, or instructions for a task? Poor working memory might be the culprit. Working memory allows us to temporarily store and manipulate information in our minds. It’s an essential function that enables us to complete tasks like driving and studying for exams.   But what causes […]
“Reading in the mind,” or silent reading, lets you discover your passion for reading, challenge your thoughts, and improve your brain’s processing. Silent reading helps you train your mind and read a text without audible sounds. It’s a valuable skill you can use to unwind after a long day to improve your comprehension, focus, and […]
Many people have subvocalization, but not everyone experiences this phenomenon. Research has found that subvocalization happens because of our speech organs. They mimic the movements of talking while we are reading silently. This makes us hear our own words in our heads. Subvocalization has been theorized to improve comprehension and reinforce learning. However, it can […]
How many memories our brain cells can store depends on our brain’s storage capacity. The human mind does have a memory limit. The average adult human brain’s memory capacity is 2.5 million gigabytes. However, it doesn’t run out of storage capacity, per se. A single human brain has many different kinds of memories. And there’s […]
Forgetting what you have studied is a common frustration for many students. Whether you’re in school or learning new information for work, it can be disheartening to put in the time and effort to study only to find that the information has slipped away in a short amount of time. Understanding why this happens can […]
