behavioral-science

Psychology & Cognition

Explore the hidden mechanics of the human mind — from reaction time illusions and obedience thresholds to metacognitive blind spots and memory optimization.

psychologycognitionStroop effectMilgramDunning-Krugermemoryspacing effect

Psychology reveals the operating system of the human mind — a system riddled with fascinating bugs. The Stroop effect shows how automatic processes hijack our attention. Milgram's obedience experiments exposed how easily authority overrides moral reasoning. The Dunning-Kruger effect demonstrates that incompetence often comes bundled with unwarranted confidence.

These simulations let you experience cognitive phenomena firsthand. Test your own Stroop reaction times, watch obedience rates climb under authority pressure, observe the Dunning-Kruger curve emerge from data, stress your working memory to its limits, and discover why spaced repetition crushes cramming for long-term retention.

5 interactive simulations

simulator

Cognitive Load & Working Memory Capacity

Explore the limits of working memory — visualize how cognitive load affects performance and discover Miller's magical number 7±2

simulator

Dunning-Kruger Effect Simulator

Visualize the Dunning-Kruger curve — see how low performers drastically overestimate their ability while top performers slightly underestimate theirs

simulator

Milgram Obedience Experiment Simulation

Simulate Milgram's shocking obedience experiment — watch how authority pressure drives compliance rates to 65% even when participants believe they're harming others

simulator

Spacing Effect & Optimal Study Intervals

Discover why spaced repetition crushes cramming — simulate memory retention curves and find the optimal study schedule for long-term learning

simulator

Stroop Effect Reaction Time Test

Measure how conflicting word-color information slows your brain — the classic Stroop effect demonstrates automatic reading interference with color naming