Have you ever wondered why you reach for your phone every time you hear a ding or why you follow the same patterns at work each day? It's not just habit; it's the psychology of learning at work.

In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

In psychology, the term “blank slate,” or tabula rasa, actually has two meanings. The first refers to the belief that all humans are born with the ability to become literally anything or anyone. This ...

Getting a sweet treat is socially acceptable after big exams because of the notion that you deserve to be rewarded when you work hard. Reinforcement, associated with behaviorism, is central to ...