Introduction: The Gamble Within Imagine you’re at a bustling casino, chips in hand, adrenaline pumping, and the weight of your last bet still lingering in the air. You’ve just experienced a big loss, and though common sense might tell you to walk away, something inside urges you to double down. Why do we make such […]
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Unmasking Memory: How Aging Affects Our Future Plans
Introduction Imagine standing in a grocery store, suddenly realizing you forgot the one item you came to get. This common hiccup in memory can frustrate anyone, but for many older adults, such lapses become more frequent. These instances are windows into what psychologists call prospective memory—the ability to remember to carry out intentions at a […]