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People's memory works better in the dark.

16.05.2017

American scientists have found that human memory works much better with closed eyes.

The researchers set out to find out if human memory really works best with eyes closed and in the dark. A group of volunteers was shown a film they had never seen before. After the end of the viewing, all participants in the experiment recounted in detail the events shown in the film.

The experiment involved dividing people into groups. One of them was allowed to close her eyes while remembering the moments of the film, while the others were not allowed to do so. Comparing the results obtained, it turned out that by closing the eyes, a person activates his memory. All those who did this remembered much more from the material just viewed than the rest. Thus, scientists have proved that indeed, people in the dark or with their eyes closed are able to activate memory and concentrate better.

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