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Self

Everything on this site about self — each one naming the study behind it.

You remember things better when they relate to you.
A 1977 study found people recall adjectives significantly better when they judge them against their own traits.…
You seek out people who confirm your negative traits.
A 1983 study showed that people preferred feedback that aligned with their existing self-conception.…
You remember information better when it relates to you.
A 1977 study showed that participants recalled adjectives much better when asked if they described themselves.…