THE REAL PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND CROSSWORD PUZZLES
Have you seen the movie “The Imitation Game” which is based on Alan Turing? If you have seen the movie, I’m sure you noticed how at one point Turning, when he needed to hire people to work under him, took the help of a difficult crossword puzzle in a newspaper to test potential applicants. Crossword puzzles are an amazing way to pass time. If you are someone who loves solving crossword puzzles, this post will amaze you. You will be glad to learn that science has explained why crosswords are good for your brain. Online word puzzles are being created to enhance vocabulary and improve logical reasoning and other skills. However, there are long lists of benefits of solving puzzles. What Researchers Have to Say? Many researchers have discovered the positive effects that crossword puzzles can have on one’s brain if you are a frequent player. Well, frequent doesn’t necessarily mean every day, twice or thrice a week would do. Among these researchers is Ann Lukits. She is the one who wrot