Curiosity Changes the Brain to Boost Memory & Learning

The more curious we are about a topic, the easier it is to remember not only information about that topic, but also other unrelated information available at the same time.

This is similar to the way in which emotional energy reinforces neurogenesis and the formation of new memories.).

"It would be . . . informative to see . . . whether individuals with low curiosity respond better to extrinsic motivation (reward value, reduced cost), whereas individuals with high intrinsic motivation (self-motivation or curiosity) are better left to their own devices." ~ Jee Hyun Kim