News tagged with prospective memory
Memory links to 40 winks
(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to executing items on tomorrow's to-do list, it’s best to think it over, then "sleep on it," say psychologists at Washington University in St. Louis.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 23, 2010 |
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Do recreational drugs make us fail to remember?
Have you ever forgotten to post an important letter or let an appointment slip your mind? A new study from UK researchers suggests that for those who regularly use ecstasy or other recreational drugs, this kind of memory ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Feb 23, 2010 |
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A silly pat on the head helps seniors remember daily med, study suggests
(PhysOrg.com) -- Doing something unusual, like knocking on wood or patting yourself on the head, while taking a daily dose of medicine may be an effective strategy to help seniors remember whether they've ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 28, 2009 |
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Research Probes What it Takes to Spot Wanted Fugitives
(PhysOrg.com) -- When asked to be on the lookout for a fugitive, only a small percentage of participants in University of Arkansas studies spotted the wanted man or woman, even with the promise of a financial reward.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 22, 2009 |
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