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1. • • Though this might sometimes be embarrassing, a new study suggests mixing up people’s names is completely normal and by no means a sign of bad memory or aging. In fact, it may be something deeply ingrained in our brains.
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2. neurolaunch.com › calling-someone-the-wrong-nameThe Psychology of Calling Someone the Wrong Name

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   Sep 15, 2024 · Explore the cognitive mechanisms, types, and factors behind naming errors. Learn strategies to improve name recall and understand the cultural impact of mix-ups.

3. www.bustle.com › p › why-we-mix-up-peoples-namesHere's Why We Sometimes Mix Up People's Names - Bustle

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   Jan 17, 2017 · As it's already been established, we don't confuse names because people look alike; why, then, might we mix up two people of the same or a similar race?

4. www.npr.org › sections › health-shotsWhen The Brain Scrambles Names, It's Because You Love Them - NPR

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   Jan 16, 2017 · A lot of people mix up children's names or friends' names, but Deffler is a cognitive scientist at Rollins College, in Winter Park, Fla., and she wanted to find out why it happens.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Name_blendingName blending - Wikipedia

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   Name blending confers the same surname upon both spouses. This allows the family to conform to the expectation that the family (and any children) will all share the same name, and avoid confusion that can arise when spouses retain differing surnames.

6. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 79490Study Explores Why We Mix Up Some Names and Not Others

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   May 3, 2016 · If you’ve ever mixed up your siblings’ names or accidentally called a family member by your dog’s name, you’re not alone. According to a recent study published in the journal Memory and...

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   Do name mix-ups occur in a relationship?

   • The study, which was conducted by researchers at Duke, based its findings on five surveys of over 1700 respondents. It found that name mix-ups (calling one person by another’s name) usually occur within the same relationship category. For instance, we’re most likely to mix up family members with family members, and friends with friends.

   Study Explores Why We Mix Up Some Names and Not Others

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   Is it normal to mix people's names?

   • It's perfectly normal to mix the names of loved ones. It's called a cognitive glitch. Though this might sometimes be embarrassing, a new study suggests mixing up people’s names is completely normal and by no means a sign of bad memory or aging. In fact, it may be something deeply ingrained in our brains. AI-generated image (DALL-E 3).

   Why we mix people's names: science says it's because you might care

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   Do you mix up your siblings' names?

   • If you’ve ever mixed up your siblings’ names or accidentally called a family member by your dog’s name, you’re not alone. According to a recent study published in the journal Memory and Cognition, there are consistent, observable patterns to the way we mix up names.

   Study Explores Why We Mix Up Some Names and Not Others

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   Do parents mix up names?

   • For instance, parents were just as likely to mix up the names of their children whether or not they looked alike, or were the same gender. People even mixed up the names of family members with that of the family dog. Interestingly, the study found that the same wasn’t true for cat owners.

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   Why do people mix up names?

   • The phenomenon of mixing up names isn’t new. Historical anecdotes are replete with tales of people, from scholars to kings, accidentally swapping names. Initially, these mix-ups were often attributed to distraction or lack of attention.

   Why we mix people's names: science says it's because you might care

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   What happens if you use a similar name instead of a name?

   • Substitution Errors: These occur when you use a similar-sounding name or one that’s semantically related. For instance, calling someone “John” instead of “Jack” or referring to your dentist as “doctor.” Your brain is on the right track, but it takes a slight detour. 3.

   The Psychology of Calling Someone the Wrong Name

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8. www.childrensmuseum.org › blog › why-do-we-mix-namesWhy Do We Mix Up Names? - The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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   Parents tend to mix up their kids’ names even when their names don’t sound anything alike, when they don’t physically look similar, and even when they are different genders! So the next time your mom or dad calls you by your sibling’s name - or even your dog’s name - don’t take it personally.