Why? Stereotype has a negative connotation. But a stereotype is simply a generalization about how a group of people behaves. It may be statistically accurate but not universally valid. Many believe we ...

New research shows that stress impacts how memories are formed and recalled, contributing to generalized memories typical in ...

Not too long ago, the common assumption was that Black folks were lazy, shiftless, and hyper-sexed. That stereotype was an overt (and racist) generalization that sadly influenced their perception of ...

Acute stress has been shown to prevent mice from forming specific memories, instead leading to more generalized memories ...

Results of research in mice may provide potential avenues for therapeutic interventions in stress-related disorders.

Researchers have discovered how stress disrupts memory specificity, leading to generalized aversive memories—a hallmark of PTSD.

Stress is a double-edged sword when it comes to memory: stressful or otherwise emotional events are usually more memorable, but stress can also make it harder for us to retrieve memories. Now, ...