Making Sense of Item Response Theory

Let’s talk about Item Response Theory (IRT)—not as some intimidating academic concept, but as that one super-smart friend who always knows how to make sense of things. If you’ve ever taken a standardized test or done an online quiz, chances are IRT had its hands all over the process, even if you didn’t realize…

The Role of Inhibition in Cognitive Ability

Let’s be real: when we think about intelligence or brainpower, we usually picture someone acing a test, solving a tricky puzzle, or dropping facts like they’re on a game show. But here’s the plot twist: one of the most underrated players in cognitive ability isn’t about what your brain does—it’s about what it doesn’t…

What’s the ACT Test? (2025)

Okay, let’s keep it real. If you’re in high school and planning anything college-related, the ACT test has definitely come up — either in convos, school emails, or that one counselor meeting you kinda zoned out during (no shade, we’ve all been there 😅). But seriously… what is the ACT test? And why do…