You Take Photos to Remember Things — What If That’s Making You Forget? (M)

Taking a photo feels like a way to remember, but research suggests it can sometimes have the opposite effect.

Taking a photo feels like a way to remember, but research suggests it can sometimes have the opposite effect.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.