Memory-binding Process Helps People Understand Concepts, Make Decisions

Psychology research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals that when humans learn, their brains relate new information with past experiences to derive new knowledge. The study — led by Alison Preston, assistant professor of psychology and neurobiology — finds that this memory-binding process lets people better understand new concepts and make future decisions. This discovery could lead to improved teaching methods and treatments for degenerative neurological disorders such as dementia. For more information, click here to read the full release.