Body position affects memory for events

A new study adds an unexpected method to the list of ways to spur memories about our past: body position. That's right: just holding your body in the right position means you'll have faster, more accurate access to certain memories. If you stand as if holding a golf club, you're quicker to remember an event that happened while you were golfing than if you position your body in a non-golfing pose. Full Story »

Posted by Leo Romero
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Subjects: Sci/Tech, Health
Topics: Psychology
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Jun 8, 2008 - 9:32 AM PDT
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Paul-André Raymond
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by Paul-André Raymond - Oct. 1, 2008

A very interesting story with some practical applications too. I would have liked to know more about the topic. Is odor a better support than position to help memorize? What if we get both? ... I would also have liked to know more about the limitations of the study.

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Leo Romero
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