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Jan 31, 2024 · 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...
Jan 17, 2017 · Why do we sometimes call people by the wrong names? Luckily, science has an answer — it's largely to do with how your brain keeps itself organized.
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. So she, and...
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Jul 30, 2024 · Why Do People Mix Up Names? Proper nouns are especially hard for the brain to learn and recall
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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.
In addition to misnaming occurring based on relationship categories, researchers also found that phonetic similarities play a role in getting names mixed up. For example, names that begin or end with similar sounds (e.g. Michael and Mitchell) are more likely to be mixed up with one another.
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Apr 28, 2024 · A study explains why moms mix up their kids names. Don't be alarmed. It's a common cognitive glitch, and perfectly normal.