<p>The so-called “ancestor effect” seems to work by reminding the brain that seemingly impossible hurdles can be overcome.<br /><br />Psychologists think the effect comes from the fact that those who familiarise themselves with their family history appear to gain a stronger sense of identity and self-esteem, Daily Mail reported quoting the European Journal of Social Psychology.<br /><br />In intelligence tests on 80 volunteers, scientists found a marked improvement among those who, prior to the tasks, were asked to spend a short while considering what previous generations of their families had endured.</p>
<p>The so-called “ancestor effect” seems to work by reminding the brain that seemingly impossible hurdles can be overcome.<br /><br />Psychologists think the effect comes from the fact that those who familiarise themselves with their family history appear to gain a stronger sense of identity and self-esteem, Daily Mail reported quoting the European Journal of Social Psychology.<br /><br />In intelligence tests on 80 volunteers, scientists found a marked improvement among those who, prior to the tasks, were asked to spend a short while considering what previous generations of their families had endured.</p>