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Evidence of How We Actively Manipulate Visual Information in Working Memory Written by Keiron Walsh
More evidence in support of the working memory model has been found in a study investigating the brain activity involved in retaining different aspects of a visual image for short periods of time. The research by…

Written on Monday, 23 February 2009 14:30 in Memory
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Women less happy than men in later life Written by Keiron Walsh
According to new research by Anke Plagnol of the University of Cambridge, and University of Southern California economist Richard Easterlin, women start off happier then men, but end up unhappier in later life as they are…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2008 08:03 in Latest
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Psychopaths More Likely to Get Out of Prison Early Written by Keiron Walsh
Prisoners who are psychopaths are more likely to be released from prison early, according to new research by Dr Steven Porter from the University of British Columbia in Canada. Psychopathy is a severe form of Anti…

Written on Thursday, 22 January 2009 10:59 in Interesting
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