Psychology research can be tricky, because brains are complicated. But does that mean it isn't a science?
Psychology research can be tricky, because brains are complicated. But does that mean it isn't a science?
2017x2 Are Fandoms Good or Unhealthy Obsessions? Episode overview
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2017 Ápr 09
Internet fandoms can get... sort of intense, but is an unwavering devotion to your Hogwarts house an unhealthy fixation or a way to reach out to others and engage in the world around you?
Internet fandoms can get... sort of intense, but is an unwavering devotion to your Hogwarts house an unhealthy fixation or a way to reach out to others and engage in the world around you?
You can read a book while watching SciShow on your laptop, so you might think you are multitasking, but can you really multitask?
You can read a book while watching SciShow on your laptop, so you might think you are multitasking, but can you really multitask?
2017x4 Your Most Vivid Memories Aren't As Accurate As You Think Episode overview
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2017 Ápr 16
We all have memories that seem like they happened yesterday, but can you really trust them?
We all have memories that seem like they happened yesterday, but can you really trust them?
2017x5 How Harry Potter Turns You Into A Wizard Episode overview
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2017 Ápr 20
Have you ever read Harry Potter and wished that you were a student at Hogwarts, studying magic with Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Well, your wish might have partially come true, without you knowing it.
Have you ever read Harry Potter and wished that you were a student at Hogwarts, studying magic with Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Well, your wish might have partially come true, without you knowing it.
2017x6 Do Doorways Actually Make Us Forget Things? Episode overview
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2017 Ápr 23
Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room? Turns out it's just your brain doing its job.
Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room? Turns out it's just your brain doing its job.
2017x7 Does Meditation Really Affect Your Brain? Episode overview
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2017 Ápr 27
You might think of meditation as just a New Age trend, but it may actually benefit your brain!
You might think of meditation as just a New Age trend, but it may actually benefit your brain!
Have you ever seen a kid talk to her friends in English, but to her mom in Spanish? Learning a second language can be really hard for adults, so how do bilingual babies learn two at the same time?
Have you ever seen a kid talk to her friends in English, but to her mom in Spanish? Learning a second language can be really hard for adults, so how do bilingual babies learn two at the same time?
Do you remember what you did a week before today? And are you sure you actually did that instead of dreaming it up? Our memory can be tricked easily. But how? Hank explains how your memories can be tricked.
Do you remember what you did a week before today? And are you sure you actually did that instead of dreaming it up? Our memory can be tricked easily. But how? Hank explains how your memories can be tricked.
The Internet has a lot to say about how color affects our mood and behavior, but it's not as cut and dry as it may sound.
The Internet has a lot to say about how color affects our mood and behavior, but it's not as cut and dry as it may sound.
2017x11 You Don't Have as Much Control as You Think You Do Episode overview
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2017 Máj 10
Like a scene from a horror film, you are in a elevator, you push the close button —Hurry! The murderer is coming at you! However, again you push the close button, the door won’t close! .. show full overview
Like a scene from a horror film, you are in a elevator, you push the close button —Hurry! The murderer is coming at you! However, again you push the close button, the door won’t close! Psych! The button is fake. But why is that most of the elevators still have those buttons?
Like most quizzes on the internet, personality tests aren't what you would call "reliable."
Like most quizzes on the internet, personality tests aren't what you would call "reliable."
2017x17 Does IQ Really Measure How Smart You Are? Episode overview
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2017 Jún 01
People say Einstein had an IQ of 160, and you need an IQ score higher than 130 to join Mensa. But does IQ really measure how intelligent you are?
People say Einstein had an IQ of 160, and you need an IQ score higher than 130 to join Mensa. But does IQ really measure how intelligent you are?
2017x18 How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores Episode overview
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2017 Jún 04
It turns out stereotypes can affect you—whether you believe in them or not.
It turns out stereotypes can affect you—whether you believe in them or not.
2017x19 How Your Friends Can Affect Your Opinions Episode overview
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2017 Jún 08
The people around you have a lot more to do with how you think than you might realize.
The people around you have a lot more to do with how you think than you might realize.
2017x20 Why Does a Word Sometimes Lose All Meaning? Episode overview
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2017 Jún 11
You may have experienced this before: When you repeat the same word over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over, the words suddenly sound foreign and lose all meaning, but why?
You may have experienced this before: When you repeat the same word over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over, the words suddenly sound foreign and lose all meaning, but why?
2017x21 Does Birth Order Affect Your Personality? Episode overview
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2017 Jún 15
I bet you’ve heard about the birth order cliche: The oldest child is responsible, the middle one is a rebel, and the youngest is spoiled. This stereotype might apply to you and your siblings, but is it universal?
I bet you’ve heard about the birth order cliche: The oldest child is responsible, the middle one is a rebel, and the youngest is spoiled. This stereotype might apply to you and your siblings, but is it universal?
As technology becomes more complex, it's easier for things to go wrong.
As technology becomes more complex, it's easier for things to go wrong.
2017x23 Do You Do More Housework Than Your Roommate? Episode overview
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2017 Jún 22
You do way more housework than your slob of a roommate, right? Well, turns out your roommate might think you're the slob. Our brains are just wired that way.
You do way more housework than your slob of a roommate, right? Well, turns out your roommate might think you're the slob. Our brains are just wired that way.
2017x24 Tasting Colors and Seeing Time: Superhuman Skills with Synesthesia Episode overview
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2017 Jún 25
Synesthesia allows people to hear color or taste numbers—and maybe even remember some things better than the average person.
Synesthesia allows people to hear color or taste numbers—and maybe even remember some things better than the average person.
Have you ever gone along with a group even though you had your doubts? You're not alone: Research shows unanimous decisions aren't always actually unanimous.
Have you ever gone along with a group even though you had your doubts? You're not alone: Research shows unanimous decisions aren't always actually unanimous.
2017x29 Why Do You Want to Squeeze Cute Things? Episode overview
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2017 Júl 12
The aggressive urges you might have when you see adorable things are probably related to the way you handle strong emotions.
The aggressive urges you might have when you see adorable things are probably related to the way you handle strong emotions.
2017x30 Why Don't You Notice Obvious Mistakes in Movies? Episode overview
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2017 Júl 15
Whether it's a car in the background of Braveheart or the inconsistent cliff in Jurassic Park, movies tend to have mistakes. Why don't we notice them more often?
Whether it's a car in the background of Braveheart or the inconsistent cliff in Jurassic Park, movies tend to have mistakes. Why don't we notice them more often?
The tremendous complexity of the human brain makes it difficult for psychologists to pin down exactly how and why things go wrong, so how do we define and diagnose disorders?
The tremendous complexity of the human brain makes it difficult for psychologists to pin down exactly how and why things go wrong, so how do we define and diagnose disorders?
Don't you think it would be nice if you had a photographic memory? But is it actually a thing?
Don't you think it would be nice if you had a photographic memory? But is it actually a thing?
2017x33 Factitious Disorder: Why People Fake Serious Illness Episode overview
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2017 Júl 26
You might have faked being sick to avoid doing something unpleasant. However, for people with the factitious disorder, faking illness isn’t quite so straightforward.
You might have faked being sick to avoid doing something unpleasant. However, for people with the factitious disorder, faking illness isn’t quite so straightforward.
Dr. Harry Harlow's rhesus monkey experiments in the 1950s contributed a great deal to psychologists' understanding of attachment theory. Unfortunately, his later experiments also contributed a great deal to the need for ethics regulations.
Dr. Harry Harlow's rhesus monkey experiments in the 1950s contributed a great deal to psychologists' understanding of attachment theory. Unfortunately, his later experiments also contributed a great deal to the need for ethics regulations.
2017x35 Can You Use Electricity to Supercharge Your Brain? | tDCS Episode overview
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2017 Aug 03
tDCS devices claim to stimulate your brain and have psychological benefits, but do they really work?
tDCS devices claim to stimulate your brain and have psychological benefits, but do they really work?
2017x36 Do Fidget Spinners Really Help You Focus? Episode overview
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2017 Aug 06
Earlier this year, fidget spinners claimed their place as the hot new fad of 2017. Some people, however, claim that fidget toys could help people manage symptoms of anxiety and ADHD.
Earlier this year, fidget spinners claimed their place as the hot new fad of 2017. Some people, however, claim that fidget toys could help people manage symptoms of anxiety and ADHD.
2017x37 Why Colleges Used to Take Nude Photos of Their Students Episode overview
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2017 Aug 10
The first week of school can be uncomfortable enough as you adjust to a new situation, but it was probably even worse back when schools made you strip down for a nude photo shoot—even if they thought they had a good reason for it.
The first week of school can be uncomfortable enough as you adjust to a new situation, but it was probably even worse back when schools made you strip down for a nude photo shoot—even if they thought they had a good reason for it.
Much like the biological processes in the rest of your body, a lot of your brain's psychological processes happen without you thinking directly about them—or even being aware of them.
Much like the biological processes in the rest of your body, a lot of your brain's psychological processes happen without you thinking directly about them—or even being aware of them.
Fear is strong negative feeling and a good way for our brains to keep us out of danger, so why do some people seek it out by watching horror movies?
Fear is strong negative feeling and a good way for our brains to keep us out of danger, so why do some people seek it out by watching horror movies?
2017x43 How Pictures of Eyes Change the Way You Act Episode overview
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2017 Aug 31
At some point, you may have noticed a poster or photo with eyes on it hanging somewhere public. What you probably didn't notice is the effect that picture has on your brain.
At some point, you may have noticed a poster or photo with eyes on it hanging somewhere public. What you probably didn't notice is the effect that picture has on your brain.
2017x44 Why Are We Attracted to People Who Look Like Us? Episode overview
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2017 Sze 03
It's always a little weird when a couple looks like they could be related, but Brit explains the science behind why it's not totally creepy! It involves percentages and kind of uncomfortable rating systems!
It's always a little weird when a couple looks like they could be related, but Brit explains the science behind why it's not totally creepy! It involves percentages and kind of uncomfortable rating systems!
The neurons in your brain don't just fire off randomly—they fire in various patterns called neural oscillations. But what do these different brainwaves mean?
The neurons in your brain don't just fire off randomly—they fire in various patterns called neural oscillations. But what do these different brainwaves mean?
2017x47 Toxoplasmosis: How Parasites in Your Cat Can Infect Your Brain Episode overview
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2017 Sze 14
"Crazy cat lady" stereotypes or not, there could be some actual psychological risks from hanging around so many kitties… if just one of them is harboring the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
"Crazy cat lady" stereotypes or not, there could be some actual psychological risks from hanging around so many kitties… if just one of them is harboring the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Do you mumble to yourself while looking for your keys, or pump yourself up in the morning with a bathroom mirror pep talk? It may actually be helpful—but only if you do it right.
Do you mumble to yourself while looking for your keys, or pump yourself up in the morning with a bathroom mirror pep talk? It may actually be helpful—but only if you do it right.
2017x50 Are Power Poses Super Life Hacks or Super Junk? Episode overview
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2017 Sze 24
Your body language can communicate a lot of information to other people, but can striking a power pose revolutionize your life?
Your body language can communicate a lot of information to other people, but can striking a power pose revolutionize your life?
Kings, scientists, and musicians alike have all been known to stutter. It can make speaking in front of crowds even more nerve-wracking, but is anxiety the root cause? Spoiler: probably not.
Kings, scientists, and musicians alike have all been known to stutter. It can make speaking in front of crowds even more nerve-wracking, but is anxiety the root cause? Spoiler: probably not.
Why do people often buy the same brands over and over again?
Why do people often buy the same brands over and over again?
2017x54 4 Common Misconceptions About Antidepressants, Debunked Episode overview
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2017 Okt 07
Mental health is incredibly complex, due in no small part to the complicated interactions of chemicals and neuroreceptors in our brains. Here are four common misconceptions about antidepressants, and what the science behind them actually shows.
Mental health is incredibly complex, due in no small part to the complicated interactions of chemicals and neuroreceptors in our brains. Here are four common misconceptions about antidepressants, and what the science behind them actually shows.
2017x55 Gaslighting: Abuse That Makes You Question Reality Episode overview
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2017 Okt 11
The term "gaslighting" has gained popularity in recent years, but what exactly does it entail?
The term "gaslighting" has gained popularity in recent years, but what exactly does it entail?
2017x56 This Illusion Might Not Work Depending on Where You're From Episode overview
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2017 Okt 14
Optical illusions are a fun way to play with the way your brain interprets what your eyes see, but if some of them don't work for you, it might be because of where you live.
Optical illusions are a fun way to play with the way your brain interprets what your eyes see, but if some of them don't work for you, it might be because of where you live.
When you’re sick you just want to be left alone. Sometimes that’s because you physically can’t move, but other times, it might have more to do with the way your immune system is connected to your brain.
When you’re sick you just want to be left alone. Sometimes that’s because you physically can’t move, but other times, it might have more to do with the way your immune system is connected to your brain.
That baby is staring at you, and you don't know why. Something in your teeth? Did you accidentally leave a tag on your clothes? Don't worry—that baby probably just likes your face.
That baby is staring at you, and you don't know why. Something in your teeth? Did you accidentally leave a tag on your clothes? Don't worry—that baby probably just likes your face.
It can be frustrating to get stuck in line somewhere with no end to your wait in sight, but what about waiting is it that gets under our skin?
It can be frustrating to get stuck in line somewhere with no end to your wait in sight, but what about waiting is it that gets under our skin?
2017x62 What We Still Don't Know About Stockholm Syndrome Episode overview
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2017 Nov 05
Stockholm Syndrome has become a pop culture cliché, but the truth behind it is a little more complicated than TV might have you believe.
Stockholm Syndrome has become a pop culture cliché, but the truth behind it is a little more complicated than TV might have you believe.
2017x63 What Makes Satisfying Videos Satisfying? Episode overview
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2017 Nov 09
You might have stumbled onto those videos of people cutting sand for 10 minutes or of machines doing a repetitive task and felt an odd sense of satisfaction while watching them. Today, we look at the psychology behind those "oddly satisfying" videos.
You might have stumbled onto those videos of people cutting sand for 10 minutes or of machines doing a repetitive task and felt an odd sense of satisfaction while watching them. Today, we look at the psychology behind those "oddly satisfying" videos.
It's said that the quickest way to kill a joke is to explain it, but scientists are still interested in finding out just what tickles our brains and makes us find something funny.
It's said that the quickest way to kill a joke is to explain it, but scientists are still interested in finding out just what tickles our brains and makes us find something funny.
The light at the end of the tunnel, the peacefulness, your life flashing before your eyes—it's all been documented thoroughly in pop culture. What usually gets left out, though, are the .. show full overview
The light at the end of the tunnel, the peacefulness, your life flashing before your eyes—it's all been documented thoroughly in pop culture. What usually gets left out, though, are the potential scientific explanations for what happens to your brain during a brush with death.
2017x68 The Hidden Biases in WEIRD Psychology Research Episode overview
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2017 Nov 26
Psychology studies can be really skewed by the WEIRD population (western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic). Why does this hidden bias exist?
Psychology studies can be really skewed by the WEIRD population (western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic). Why does this hidden bias exist?
A number of studies show that luck is more of a self-fulfilling prophecy, and you can actually create it yourself.
A number of studies show that luck is more of a self-fulfilling prophecy, and you can actually create it yourself.
2017x72 Cotard's Syndrome: When People Believe They're Dead Episode overview
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2017 Dec 09
What would happen if you realized that you've died, but your friends and family don't seem to notice? Well, they might point out that no, you're not dead—you just might have Cotard's Syndrome.
What would happen if you realized that you've died, but your friends and family don't seem to notice? Well, they might point out that no, you're not dead—you just might have Cotard's Syndrome.
2017x73 How Restaurants Use Psychology to Make You Spend More Money Episode overview
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2017 Dec 13
Restaurants have a whole bucket-load of tricks up their sleeves to get you to spend more money.
Restaurants have a whole bucket-load of tricks up their sleeves to get you to spend more money.
You may love or hate pumpkin spice, but it is undeniably an American cultural phenomenon. Luckily, science has some insight as to why this might be.
You may love or hate pumpkin spice, but it is undeniably an American cultural phenomenon. Luckily, science has some insight as to why this might be.
2017x77 Dyslexia: When Your Brain Makes Reading Tricky Episode overview
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2017 Dec 27
While many researchers are focusing on finding a difference in brains of people with dyslexia, some new research suggests it might not just be in their brains, but in their eyes.
While many researchers are focusing on finding a difference in brains of people with dyslexia, some new research suggests it might not just be in their brains, but in their eyes.
One of the internet's favorite pastimes is arguing, but very few of those arguments ever actually go anywhere. It can be frustrating to watch, but scientists have some ideas on why things play out the way they do.
One of the internet's favorite pastimes is arguing, but very few of those arguments ever actually go anywhere. It can be frustrating to watch, but scientists have some ideas on why things play out the way they do.
Staring into the mirror in a dark room can play some nasty tricks on your brain. Like many illusions, this can tell us about how your brain processes images.
Staring into the mirror in a dark room can play some nasty tricks on your brain. Like many illusions, this can tell us about how your brain processes images.
2017x80 Do Psychologists Still Use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Episode overview
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2017 07
You've probably seen the pyramidal diagram of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It's straightforward enough but, it might be a bit too subjective to really measure human needs.
You've probably seen the pyramidal diagram of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It's straightforward enough but, it might be a bit too subjective to really measure human needs.
We can’t avoid having stress, and that’s not always a bad thing. But if you are dealing with a lot of stress every day, it might cause you physical harm.
We can’t avoid having stress, and that’s not always a bad thing. But if you are dealing with a lot of stress every day, it might cause you physical harm.
2017x82 Why Do We Get the Winter Blues? | Seasonal Affective Disorder Episode overview
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2017 14
Humans may not hibernate, exactly, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're totally unaffected by the changing of seasons.
Humans may not hibernate, exactly, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're totally unaffected by the changing of seasons.
You might have heard about repressed memories on TV, but those memories aren’t always what they seem.
*Content warning: description of school shooting
You might have heard about repressed memories on TV, but those memories aren’t always what they seem.
*Content warning: description of school shooting
2017x84 Codependency: When Relationships Become Everything Episode overview
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2017 21
Interpersonal relationships are important to humans, but there are also times when these relationships can be unhealthy.
Interpersonal relationships are important to humans, but there are also times when these relationships can be unhealthy.
2017x85 Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need Episode overview
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2017 25
You may have noticed that checkout lines often have whozits and whatzits galore, but your opinion of them mostly depends on how a couple different regions of your brain work.
You may have noticed that checkout lines often have whozits and whatzits galore, but your opinion of them mostly depends on how a couple different regions of your brain work.
2017x86Season finale Misattribution: How We Mistake Fear for Love Episode overview
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2017 28
Some emotions can feel so similar that you might mix them up and pick the wrong emotion.
Some emotions can feel so similar that you might mix them up and pick the wrong emotion.
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