Does drawing on memory help us solve problems? Our experiment gave some surprising answers
By Anne Macaskill, Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Karen Salmon, Professor of Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Nicky Duff, Research Assistant in Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Research shows people remember the past to solve problems in the present. But memory might be most effective when defining a problem or implementing a solution.
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Monday, May 19, 2025