You might feel like your thinking has been getting a bit slower and foggier as you get older, and that eventually happens to everybody. But how can we keep our minds young?
You might feel like your thinking has been getting a bit slower and foggier as you get older, and that eventually happens to everybody. But how can we keep our minds young?
2019x2 How the Right Tunes Can Improve Your Workout Episode overview
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2019 Feb 07
Listening to music while you work out doesn’t just make the experience more fun—scientists have found music makes working out more effective, and could be the difference between a bronze medal and a gold.
Listening to music while you work out doesn’t just make the experience more fun—scientists have found music makes working out more effective, and could be the difference between a bronze medal and a gold.
2019x3 Does Sensory Deprivation Really Help You Think? Episode overview
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2019 Feb 10
Sensory deprivation tanks have grown in popularity recently, and while the research is not extensive, scientists have found some positive effects from spending some time without so much stimulation.
Sensory deprivation tanks have grown in popularity recently, and while the research is not extensive, scientists have found some positive effects from spending some time without so much stimulation.
2019x4 Your Favorite Food May Have Been Decided Before Birth Episode overview
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2019 Feb 14
If you’re a huge fan of garlic, it turns out your time in the womb might be at least partly responsible!
If you’re a huge fan of garlic, it turns out your time in the womb might be at least partly responsible!
We all know that music tugs at our heartstrings. But the question of why music gives us the feels is a trickier one, and it’s something psychologists have been investigating for a long time.
We all know that music tugs at our heartstrings. But the question of why music gives us the feels is a trickier one, and it’s something psychologists have been investigating for a long time.
If gigantic googly eyes make you want to run away, it’s because you are responding to a supernormal stimulus. But what is it, and why our brain responds to it?
If gigantic googly eyes make you want to run away, it’s because you are responding to a supernormal stimulus. But what is it, and why our brain responds to it?
Your brain is hard-wired to do all sorts of things when you are not consciously thinking about something. But just because it’s normal for your mind to wander doesn’t mean that it’s .. show full overview
Your brain is hard-wired to do all sorts of things when you are not consciously thinking about something. But just because it’s normal for your mind to wander doesn’t mean that it’s always good! Luckily, once you know how it works, you can find ways to control it.
2019x8 How to Get to Know Yourself in a Healthy Way Episode overview
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2019 Feb 28
Self-reflection could link to negative feelings, but it could also be helpful if you know how to avoid those pitfalls. So let’s learn how self-reflection works and get to know yourself in a healthy way!
Self-reflection could link to negative feelings, but it could also be helpful if you know how to avoid those pitfalls. So let’s learn how self-reflection works and get to know yourself in a healthy way!
Before they can walk or talk, infants start to do all sorts of cognitive feats that seem awfully smart for a baby.
Before they can walk or talk, infants start to do all sorts of cognitive feats that seem awfully smart for a baby.
2019x10 Does Depression Make You More Realistic? Episode overview
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2019 Már 04
Popular culture has occasionally touched on the idea that people with depression are more objective judges of the world around them, but research has shown that’s not necessarily true.
Popular culture has occasionally touched on the idea that people with depression are more objective judges of the world around them, but research has shown that’s not necessarily true.
2019x11 The Real Secret to Fighting Peer Pressure Episode overview
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2019 Már 07
The advice "Just Say No" may not always work, but knowing the psychology behind peer pressure can help you maintain control when you’re experiencing it.
The advice "Just Say No" may not always work, but knowing the psychology behind peer pressure can help you maintain control when you’re experiencing it.
2019x12 How Much Does Your 'Type' Really Matter? Episode overview
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2019 Már 11
Everybody has their own preferences for ideal romantic partners. But what affects you when you decide your “type," and do those types even matter?
Everybody has their own preferences for ideal romantic partners. But what affects you when you decide your “type," and do those types even matter?
Meeting new people is exciting, but also kind of overwhelming and you might have found yourself wondering if they really liked you. But turns out, they do really like you most of the time, and you might be just too hard on yourself.
Meeting new people is exciting, but also kind of overwhelming and you might have found yourself wondering if they really liked you. But turns out, they do really like you most of the time, and you might be just too hard on yourself.
When you feel like you can get so much done, and nobody can stop you, you might be experiencing what psychologists call "flow." But what’s actually happening to your brain when you're in that state?
When you feel like you can get so much done, and nobody can stop you, you might be experiencing what psychologists call "flow." But what’s actually happening to your brain when you're in that state?
2019x15 The Problem With Those 9 Personality Types Episode overview
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2019 Már 21
The Enneagram, like many personality tests, isn't well backed-up by scientific research, but its popularity in spite of that can give us a window into how the human mind works.
The Enneagram, like many personality tests, isn't well backed-up by scientific research, but its popularity in spite of that can give us a window into how the human mind works.
2019x16 The Research-Backed Secrets to Getting Inspired Episode overview
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2019 Már 25
Inspiration can be a hard thing to pin down, but scientists actually have found evidence-backed ways to encourage it to happen!
Inspiration can be a hard thing to pin down, but scientists actually have found evidence-backed ways to encourage it to happen!
2019x17 Why Do Depression and Anxiety Go Together? Episode overview
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2019 Már 28
Even though depression and anxiety are different types of disorders, they tend to go together. But why can it happen?
Even though depression and anxiety are different types of disorders, they tend to go together. But why can it happen?
2019x18 Why You Have That Little, Lying Voice in Your Head Episode overview
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2019 Ápr 04
If you feel something inside you say, “I really don’t think you’re strong enough,” you don’t necessarily have to trust that little voice—it might not know you as well as you think it does.
If you feel something inside you say, “I really don’t think you’re strong enough,” you don’t necessarily have to trust that little voice—it might not know you as well as you think it does.
2019x19 Can You Give Yourself a Better Sense of Direction? Episode overview
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2019 Ápr 07
Some of us can’t navigate anywhere without a GPS - but are we doomed to a life of directional bewilderment? Or is there hope for us yet?
Some of us can’t navigate anywhere without a GPS - but are we doomed to a life of directional bewilderment? Or is there hope for us yet?
Sometimes excitement can feel more like anxiety, and it turns out that they aren't that unrelated. Understanding the automatic reaction in our brains and changing our interpretation of .. show full overview
Sometimes excitement can feel more like anxiety, and it turns out that they aren't that unrelated. Understanding the automatic reaction in our brains and changing our interpretation of the source might help us actually turn that anxiety into excitement.
2019x21 How The Famous "Marshmallow Test" Got Willpower Wrong Episode overview
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2019 Ápr 14
You may know about The Marshmallow Test, a popular psychological exam to see if people have willpower, but psychologists found that it might not be measuring willpower after all.
You may know about The Marshmallow Test, a popular psychological exam to see if people have willpower, but psychologists found that it might not be measuring willpower after all.
Even the most skilled athletes, musicians, and performers can make mistakes on relatively simple tasks, so what’s happening in our brains when we choke, and is there something we can do to overcome these moments?
Even the most skilled athletes, musicians, and performers can make mistakes on relatively simple tasks, so what’s happening in our brains when we choke, and is there something we can do to overcome these moments?
Dealing with depression is not easy, and the most common treatments don’t work for everyone. Could biomarkers be the key to finding more treatment options?
Dealing with depression is not easy, and the most common treatments don’t work for everyone. Could biomarkers be the key to finding more treatment options?
2019x25 The Surprising Benefits of Watching Cute Cat Videos Episode overview
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2019 Ápr 28
If you are feeling stuck, you might get benefits to be better at the task by watching cute animal videos.
If you are feeling stuck, you might get benefits to be better at the task by watching cute animal videos.
2019x26 Why Perfectionism Isn’t as Good as You Think Episode overview
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2019 Máj 01
People often think of perfectionism as a good thing, but it’s more than just a strong desire to do something well, and it can actually be a risk factor for several clinical disorders.
People often think of perfectionism as a good thing, but it’s more than just a strong desire to do something well, and it can actually be a risk factor for several clinical disorders.
Multiple studies have shown that people assign a higher value to something they "made" themselves, even if they only picked out the color or tightened a few screws. Why does that happen? Psychologists have a few theories.
Multiple studies have shown that people assign a higher value to something they "made" themselves, even if they only picked out the color or tightened a few screws. Why does that happen? Psychologists have a few theories.
2019x30 Why Can't We Figure Out What Causes Chemo Brain? Episode overview
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2019 Máj 15
Chemotherapy can make patients much more forgetful than normal, but pinning down the cause of and solution to this phenomenon is an ongoing process.
Chemotherapy can make patients much more forgetful than normal, but pinning down the cause of and solution to this phenomenon is an ongoing process.
2019x31 Is The Mirror Test Just a Reflection of Human Nature? Episode overview
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2019 Máj 18
The mirror test is supposed to be a way to figure out when an animal is self-aware, but there might be only one particular animal this test works well on: humans.
The mirror test is supposed to be a way to figure out when an animal is self-aware, but there might be only one particular animal this test works well on: humans.
2019x32 When Everything Feels Like a Dream - Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder Episode overview
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2019 Máj 22
It's not rare to feel like we're dreaming, even right after we wake up, but when it sticks around for longer than it should, it can merit its own diagnosis: .. show full overview
It's not rare to feel like we're dreaming, even right after we wake up, but when it sticks around for longer than it should, it can merit its own diagnosis: depersonalization-derealization disorder (DDD). Hank unpacks what this disorder is and how scientists and doctors are working to understand and treat it.
2019x33 Why Depression Isn't Just a Chemical Imbalance Episode overview
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2019 Máj 25
Depression is a common disorder, and though it might seem like we’ve got it figured out, what it is and how to treat it is actually way more complicated than we think.
Depression is a common disorder, and though it might seem like we’ve got it figured out, what it is and how to treat it is actually way more complicated than we think.
If you know someone who can’t start their morning without 3 cups of coffee, don’t assume they frequently stay out late partying—it’s probably genetics.
If you know someone who can’t start their morning without 3 cups of coffee, don’t assume they frequently stay out late partying—it’s probably genetics.
Some people can truly feel other people’s pain! But even if you aren't someone who can literally feel someone else’s sensations, your connections with people can still do some powerful things.
Some people can truly feel other people’s pain! But even if you aren't someone who can literally feel someone else’s sensations, your connections with people can still do some powerful things.
2019x36 Will Learning Another Language Make You Smarter? Episode overview
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2019 Jún 06
People used to say being bilingual was bad for your brain. Now, we know that's not true—but does it actually make you smarter?
People used to say being bilingual was bad for your brain. Now, we know that's not true—but does it actually make you smarter?
Neurofeedback therapy claims to help you change behaviors by monitoring your brain waves - but how does that actually work? And what does the science behind it look like?
Neurofeedback therapy claims to help you change behaviors by monitoring your brain waves - but how does that actually work? And what does the science behind it look like?
2019x38 The Not-So-Silver Lining: When Positive Thinking Backfires Episode overview
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2019 Jún 13
There are a multitude of books and motivational speakers that insist that anyone can think their way to happiness, but that advice really isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
There are a multitude of books and motivational speakers that insist that anyone can think their way to happiness, but that advice really isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
2019x39 Can You Really Change Your Personality? Episode overview
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2019 Jún 15
Your personality is often treated as an immutable part of who you are, but while changing it is difficult, it’s certainly not impossible.
Your personality is often treated as an immutable part of who you are, but while changing it is difficult, it’s certainly not impossible.
In 1848, Phineas Gage survived a seemingly unsurvivable injury to his brain, but the tale of that event has become quite colorful, and inaccurate, in many cases. So, what REALLY happened to Phineas Gage?
In 1848, Phineas Gage survived a seemingly unsurvivable injury to his brain, but the tale of that event has become quite colorful, and inaccurate, in many cases. So, what REALLY happened to Phineas Gage?
2019x41 Why Do We Still Teach Freud If He Was So Wrong? Episode overview
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2019 Jún 23
Freud is one of the most famous psychologists ever, but a lot of the things he taught are just… well, wrong. So why do we still spend so much time talking about this dude in psychology classes?
Freud is one of the most famous psychologists ever, but a lot of the things he taught are just… well, wrong. So why do we still spend so much time talking about this dude in psychology classes?
2019x42 Statistics Say Screens Aren't Destroying Today's Teens Episode overview
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2019 Jún 27
Looking around, you might think it’s obvious that the abundance of screens and social media are ruining our lives, but what does the research actually tell us?
Looking around, you might think it’s obvious that the abundance of screens and social media are ruining our lives, but what does the research actually tell us?
2019x43 Groups That Chant Together, Stay Together Episode overview
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2019 Jún 30
If you've ever been part of a huge crowd, like at a sporting event, you've probably seen people clap, sing, and chant together in sync. How do big groups of individuals all manage to do .. show full overview
If you've ever been part of a huge crowd, like at a sporting event, you've probably seen people clap, sing, and chant together in sync. How do big groups of individuals all manage to do the same thing at the same time, even when there's no one leading them? Well, it turns out, they kind of can't help it!
2019x44 Why Eating Disorders Are Way More Common Than You Think Episode overview
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2019 Júl 03
Eating disorders are very serious psychological conditions that can also be very dangerous - and they are much more common than you think.
Eating disorders are very serious psychological conditions that can also be very dangerous - and they are much more common than you think.
What if one day you woke up and were suddenly speaking with a completely new accent from somewhere you’ve never lived? It sounds like a movie plot, but this rare condition is known as foreign accent syndrome.
What if one day you woke up and were suddenly speaking with a completely new accent from somewhere you’ve never lived? It sounds like a movie plot, but this rare condition is known as foreign accent syndrome.
2019x46 Why Are Feelings So Complicated?! - Compilation Episode overview
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2019 Júl 10
Emotions are really complicated and interesting, which is why we’ve talked about them a lot here on SciShow Psych. In fact, we’ve talked about them so much that we’ve made a compilation of our favorite emotion-related videos!
Emotions are really complicated and interesting, which is why we’ve talked about them a lot here on SciShow Psych. In fact, we’ve talked about them so much that we’ve made a compilation of our favorite emotion-related videos!
Mirror neurons are a very cool part of our brains but some people are taking it way further by making claims that they are responsible for telepathy and ESP. It goes without saying that this isn’t true, but what exactly do mirror neurons really do?
Mirror neurons are a very cool part of our brains but some people are taking it way further by making claims that they are responsible for telepathy and ESP. It goes without saying that this isn’t true, but what exactly do mirror neurons really do?
2019x48 How We Manipulate Our Brains With Electricity Episode overview
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2019 Júl 20
Obviously, you can’t just plant a chip in someone’s head and start manipulating their thoughts and behavior, but doctors and scientists CAN use electricity to activate or inhibit certain .. show full overview
Obviously, you can’t just plant a chip in someone’s head and start manipulating their thoughts and behavior, but doctors and scientists CAN use electricity to activate or inhibit certain parts of the brain. And they can use this power to help treat serious medical conditions or mental disorders!
2019x49 What Psychologists Can Tell You About Ghosting Episode overview
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2019 Júl 24
Ghosting is when someone terminates a relationship by ending communications abruptly and without explanation. Whether or not you'd consider ghosting someone might have a lot to do with how you view relationships in general.
Ghosting is when someone terminates a relationship by ending communications abruptly and without explanation. Whether or not you'd consider ghosting someone might have a lot to do with how you view relationships in general.
2019x50 Alcohol Can Enhance Creativity—But at a Cost Episode overview
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2019 Júl 27
As some say, "write drunk, and edit sober," many writers and artists use alcohol to try to get their creative juices flowing. But can alcohol really help to be more creative?
As some say, "write drunk, and edit sober," many writers and artists use alcohol to try to get their creative juices flowing. But can alcohol really help to be more creative?
2019x51 What People Get Wrong About Schizophrenia Episode overview
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2019 Aug 01
This is a re-upload of a previous episode. It was brought to our attention that a portion of the video in which we simulated schizophrenic symptoms for the viewer could potentially be .. show full overview
This is a re-upload of a previous episode. It was brought to our attention that a portion of the video in which we simulated schizophrenic symptoms for the viewer could potentially be distressing for viewers who really do have schizophrenia. We at SciShow want our educational resources to be accessible by as many people as possible, so we made the decision to replace the previous video with an updated version. Thanks to astute viewer Paula for pointing out this issue to us, and thanks to all our viewers that help us think about the world more complexly!
2019x52 Can You Actually Become More Emotionally Intelligent? Episode overview
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2019 Aug 04
Emotional Intelligence is something that’s talked about more and more in management and professional development courses. It seems like this ability is important — which means that some researchers have tried to see if you can get better at it.
Emotional Intelligence is something that’s talked about more and more in management and professional development courses. It seems like this ability is important — which means that some researchers have tried to see if you can get better at it.
2019x53 Houseplants Can (Probably) Make You Happier Episode overview
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2019 Aug 08
Houseplants are great for decoration and cute Instagram pictures - plus they make for pretty chill roommates. As if that wasn’t enough, there is actually some evidence that houseplants can also be good for your mental health.
Houseplants are great for decoration and cute Instagram pictures - plus they make for pretty chill roommates. As if that wasn’t enough, there is actually some evidence that houseplants can also be good for your mental health.
2019x54 How (and Why) to Find Your Life's Purpose Episode overview
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2019 Aug 11
What is the meaning of life? It’s a question as old as our species, and today we’ll take a look at what purpose really means from a psychological perspective, as well as offer up a few tips on how to find yours.
What is the meaning of life? It’s a question as old as our species, and today we’ll take a look at what purpose really means from a psychological perspective, as well as offer up a few tips on how to find yours.
2019x55 The Stroop Task: The Psych Test You Cannot Beat Episode overview
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2019 Aug 15
The task sounds like it should be pretty easy, but the Stroop task is a fantastic, and very well studied, example of how your brain’s automatic processing can trip you up!
The task sounds like it should be pretty easy, but the Stroop task is a fantastic, and very well studied, example of how your brain’s automatic processing can trip you up!
Certain people can hear particular animated gifs despite them containing no audio information, and scientists have some leads on what might cause this seemingly impossible phenomenon.
Certain people can hear particular animated gifs despite them containing no audio information, and scientists have some leads on what might cause this seemingly impossible phenomenon.
2019x57 Is Your Dog As Smart As A Two Year Old? Episode overview
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2019 Aug 22
You’ve heard that dogs are basically furry toddlers, with cognitive abilities on par with a 2 year old human. But while that might make sense on some levels, the minds of distinct species can work very differently.
You’ve heard that dogs are basically furry toddlers, with cognitive abilities on par with a 2 year old human. But while that might make sense on some levels, the minds of distinct species can work very differently.
We've all experienced the sunk cost fallacy: when you are deep into a task and tell yourself that you’ve come this far, so you may as well finish it. We do this even if it's no longer logical to finish. So why do we do it?
We've all experienced the sunk cost fallacy: when you are deep into a task and tell yourself that you’ve come this far, so you may as well finish it. We do this even if it's no longer logical to finish. So why do we do it?
Kids get so excited to meet their favorite characters in real life, but studies show they might not really believe the the princess they met at a theme park is actually the cartoon character.
Kids get so excited to meet their favorite characters in real life, but studies show they might not really believe the the princess they met at a theme park is actually the cartoon character.
For a long time, most people saw ADHD as “a boy thing.” Today, that mindset has started to shift, but even now, studies report that males get diagnosed significantly more often than females. So, what’s going on?
For a long time, most people saw ADHD as “a boy thing.” Today, that mindset has started to shift, but even now, studies report that males get diagnosed significantly more often than females. So, what’s going on?
2019x61 The FOMO Is Real — But You Can Overcome It Episode overview
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2019 Sze 05
FOMO (the fear of missing out) is a fairly common phenomenon, especially in this digital age. It can cause you significant stress and anxiety, but luckily psychologists have come up with a few tricks to combat it.
FOMO (the fear of missing out) is a fairly common phenomenon, especially in this digital age. It can cause you significant stress and anxiety, but luckily psychologists have come up with a few tricks to combat it.
Seeking closure is normally a good thing, but it also has a dark side. And if you’re not careful, chasing after it could set you up for some pretty bad decisions.
Seeking closure is normally a good thing, but it also has a dark side. And if you’re not careful, chasing after it could set you up for some pretty bad decisions.
2019x63 Why Is Riding a Bike "Just Like Riding a Bike?" Episode overview
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2019 Sze 12
Even if it's in a while not riding a bike, you could probably ride it again without going through the training wheel phase. It’s because our brains do some fascinating works to store those memories.
Even if it's in a while not riding a bike, you could probably ride it again without going through the training wheel phase. It’s because our brains do some fascinating works to store those memories.
2019x64 Heads-Up: Depression Isn't the Only Postpartum Disorder Episode overview
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2019 Sze 15
Having a kid does some weird things to the brain, and that can lead to or aggravate all kinds of psychiatric conditions.
Having a kid does some weird things to the brain, and that can lead to or aggravate all kinds of psychiatric conditions.
Conventional wisdom might have you believe that human beings only really start showing empathy after a few years of learning social norms and morals. However, some research suggests that .. show full overview
Conventional wisdom might have you believe that human beings only really start showing empathy after a few years of learning social norms and morals. However, some research suggests that this kind of compulsion to do good might be innate. As in, there from birth. Do we act with altruism simply because we’re brought up to be kind, or is it something deeper?
With all the CGI cat-humans going around on the internet these days, it’s hard to deny the sense of yikes known as the uncanny valley. But what exactly is this phenomenon, and why do we feel it when we do?
With all the CGI cat-humans going around on the internet these days, it’s hard to deny the sense of yikes known as the uncanny valley. But what exactly is this phenomenon, and why do we feel it when we do?
Even if we say we prefer good news, we're wired to pay more attention to bad news.
And while it might feel like the world is becoming a more scary, dangerous place, many things are .. show full overview
Even if we say we prefer good news, we're wired to pay more attention to bad news.
And while it might feel like the world is becoming a more scary, dangerous place, many things are actually better now than ever, and social media might be the antidote to our fears.
2019x68 You Don't Know Yourself as Well as You Think Episode overview
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2019 Sze 29
How people assess their abilities doesn't often line up well with how they objectively perform. However, there does seem to be a good reason for this, as well as a way that people can get better.
How people assess their abilities doesn't often line up well with how they objectively perform. However, there does seem to be a good reason for this, as well as a way that people can get better.
2019x69 What Do We Actually Know About Depression? - Compilation Episode overview
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2019 Okt 02
One of the topic that we've talked about the most is depression. It is a really complicated subject, so we’ve put together some of our episodes about depression to hopefully help you understand more about it.
One of the topic that we've talked about the most is depression. It is a really complicated subject, so we’ve put together some of our episodes about depression to hopefully help you understand more about it.
There's not a lot of tried and true ways to get a rowdy classroom in control, with the exception of the Good Behavior Game. But there's one big caveat as to who it helps.
There's not a lot of tried and true ways to get a rowdy classroom in control, with the exception of the Good Behavior Game. But there's one big caveat as to who it helps.
There are a number of stereotypes about bipolar disorder, but they stray pretty far from what the reality is—especially since there are multiple subtypes that all have their own sets of symptoms.
There are a number of stereotypes about bipolar disorder, but they stray pretty far from what the reality is—especially since there are multiple subtypes that all have their own sets of symptoms.
2019x72 What "Alien Abductions" Say About Our Brains Episode overview
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2019 Okt 16
You’re on the internet, so you probably know that people sometimes claim to have been abducted by aliens. When researchers start to look closely at these stories and where they come .. show full overview
You’re on the internet, so you probably know that people sometimes claim to have been abducted by aliens. When researchers start to look closely at these stories and where they come from, they begin to realize that there might be something really interesting happening here psychologically.
"When we type, our brain is doing most of the work without our conscious input. So you can blame your brain for al teh typsos."
"When we type, our brain is doing most of the work without our conscious input. So you can blame your brain for al teh typsos."
2019x74 What Slot Machines Can Tell Us About our Brains Episode overview
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2019 Okt 23
The rise of lootboxes in video games has led to numerous investigations seeking to establish just how close to gambling they are. While the science behind lootboxes is only just .. show full overview
The rise of lootboxes in video games has led to numerous investigations seeking to establish just how close to gambling they are. While the science behind lootboxes is only just beginning to come in, we do know a lot about how other forms of gambling take advantage of your brain and your pocket book.
2019x75 We Totally Missed a Different Kind of Dementia for Decades Episode overview
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2019 Okt 26
A key part of treating a disorder, is identifying what it's not. It turns out what we thought was one form of dementia may be multiple problems.
A key part of treating a disorder, is identifying what it's not. It turns out what we thought was one form of dementia may be multiple problems.
2019x76 Can These Psychology Strategies Prevent Bullying? Episode overview
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2019 Okt 30
Bullying is a serious problem that can affect children’s mental health. But with these psychology strategies, teachers and parents might be able to prevent bullying at school.
Bullying is a serious problem that can affect children’s mental health. But with these psychology strategies, teachers and parents might be able to prevent bullying at school.
2019x77 How to Take the Best Notes, According to Psychology Episode overview
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2019 Nov 03
It's the beginning of a new semester! We have some psychological tips that can help you to take better notes.
It's the beginning of a new semester! We have some psychological tips that can help you to take better notes.
If you feel down, or need a quick happy boost, a friendly tickle fight might help you out!
If you feel down, or need a quick happy boost, a friendly tickle fight might help you out!
2019x79 How Basic Psychology Can Save Kids' Lives Episode overview
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2019 Nov 10
Knowing a few things about human psychology can help us avoid some of the thousands of accidents that injure or kill children around the world every year.
Knowing a few things about human psychology can help us avoid some of the thousands of accidents that injure or kill children around the world every year.
2019x80 The Most Common Eating Disorder You've Never Heard Of Episode overview
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2019 Nov 14
When you think about an eating disorder, you might imagine restricting or purging food. But the most common eating disorder has nothing to do with either of those, and chances are you’ve never heard of it.
When you think about an eating disorder, you might imagine restricting or purging food. But the most common eating disorder has nothing to do with either of those, and chances are you’ve never heard of it.
2019x81 If You're Reading This, You've Reshaped Your Brain Episode overview
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2019 Nov 17
With hard work and perseverance, we can change the way we process the world, and if you’ve learned how to read, you’ve successfully re-trained an entire area of your brain!
With hard work and perseverance, we can change the way we process the world, and if you’ve learned how to read, you’ve successfully re-trained an entire area of your brain!
2019x82 Want to Speak a Foreign Language Better? Have a Drink Episode overview
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2019 Nov 21
Drinking could help you master the complexities of speaking a new language, and might actually help you memorize your flashcards!
Drinking could help you master the complexities of speaking a new language, and might actually help you memorize your flashcards!
2019x83 The Bizarre Link Between Blindness and Schizophrenia Episode overview
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2019 Nov 24
You might have heard that supposedly, no one who was born blind has ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia. But if that’s true, how those two conditions so closely related to each other?
You might have heard that supposedly, no one who was born blind has ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia. But if that’s true, how those two conditions so closely related to each other?
Thanks to science and technology, our dream to go to Mars has almost come true! But are our brains ready for it yet?
Thanks to science and technology, our dream to go to Mars has almost come true! But are our brains ready for it yet?
2019x85 Why Do Our Brains Have Distinct Hemispheres? Episode overview
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2019 Nov 31
We used to think having a distinct left and right brain was something unique to humans. But brain lateralization has now been found in everything from chickens to spiders! Does this change our theories for why some brains work that way?
We used to think having a distinct left and right brain was something unique to humans. But brain lateralization has now been found in everything from chickens to spiders! Does this change our theories for why some brains work that way?
2019x86 Why Diet Might Be a Big Deal for Mental Health Episode overview
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2019 Dec 04
Mental health is super complicated. And many things, from your genetics to your environment, can affect it. But what you EAT might be having a big impact on your mental health, too.
Mental health is super complicated. And many things, from your genetics to your environment, can affect it. But what you EAT might be having a big impact on your mental health, too.
Your head feels too big and things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser. Did you step through the looking glass or is it a super rare neurological condition?
Your head feels too big and things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser. Did you step through the looking glass or is it a super rare neurological condition?
2019x88 The Science Behind the Pimple Popping Phenomenon Episode overview
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2019 Dec 11
For some reason, popping pimples gives many people a satisfying rush - but why? And why is there a whole television show dedicated to watching other people do it?!
For some reason, popping pimples gives many people a satisfying rush - but why? And why is there a whole television show dedicated to watching other people do it?!
2019x89 Mental Health Apps: How Medicine Can Keep Up With Tech Episode overview
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2019 Dec 14
There are thousands of mental health apps out there claiming to do everything from easing insomnia to treating PTSD symptoms, but are those really effective?
There are thousands of mental health apps out there claiming to do everything from easing insomnia to treating PTSD symptoms, but are those really effective?
2019x90 The Very Real Consequences of Weight Discrimination Episode overview
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2019 Dec 18
Weight discrimination has very real health consequences, especially when some of the most common perpetrators are medical professionals.
Weight discrimination has very real health consequences, especially when some of the most common perpetrators are medical professionals.
2019x91 How Close Are We to Growing Brains in a Dish? Episode overview
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2019 Dec 21
You may have heard about a study where researchers were able to grow lumps of neural tissue that showed measurable activity – a little bit like an actual brain. Are scientists trying to .. show full overview
You may have heard about a study where researchers were able to grow lumps of neural tissue that showed measurable activity – a little bit like an actual brain. Are scientists trying to grow artificial brains, and if so, what kind of ethical questions are researchers asking?
2019x92 How Stores Try to Manipulate Your Senses to Sell You Stuff Episode overview
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2019 Dec 25
For those of you looking to go out and actually do your holiday shopping in a store, you might want to be wary of the tricks businesses may use to encourage more spending.
For those of you looking to go out and actually do your holiday shopping in a store, you might want to be wary of the tricks businesses may use to encourage more spending.
2019x93 'Tis The Season for Snuggles: The Psychology of Cuffing Season Episode overview
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2019 Dec 28
It’s wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, which means cold weather, shorter days, and… new relationships? It’s known as cuffing season, and there are actual psychological reasons you .. show full overview
It’s wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, which means cold weather, shorter days, and… new relationships? It’s known as cuffing season, and there are actual psychological reasons you may be more inclined to settle down with a romantic partner - at least until the snow melts.
2019x94 This Common Drug Could Stop You from Developing PTSD Episode overview
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2019 02
About 10% of people who go through a traumatic experience end up developing PTSD. But one of the most common medications might actually be able to prevent it before PTSD develops.
About 10% of people who go through a traumatic experience end up developing PTSD. But one of the most common medications might actually be able to prevent it before PTSD develops.
2019x95 How Psychology Can Explain the Deadly Medieval Dancing Plagues Episode overview
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2019 05
From the 1200s through the 1600s, parts of Europe were afflicted with deadly, mysterious outbreaks of seemingly contagious, unstoppable dancing. While it's still unclear exactly why .. show full overview
From the 1200s through the 1600s, parts of Europe were afflicted with deadly, mysterious outbreaks of seemingly contagious, unstoppable dancing. While it's still unclear exactly why these "dancing plagues" happened, modern psychology may be able to provide some answers.
2019x96 Why Do So Many People Fall for Robocalls and E-mail Scams? Episode overview
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2019 09
Many robocalls and email scams are super blatantly obvious. Yet every year, people lose billions of dollars to these frauds - and the reasons why may be more psychologically devious than you think.
Many robocalls and email scams are super blatantly obvious. Yet every year, people lose billions of dollars to these frauds - and the reasons why may be more psychologically devious than you think.
“Singing badly” doesn’t just mean someone might be tone-deaf. In some cases, it’s more than just not being able to carry the right tune, and it just might be because of a condition called congenital amusia.
“Singing badly” doesn’t just mean someone might be tone-deaf. In some cases, it’s more than just not being able to carry the right tune, and it just might be because of a condition called congenital amusia.
2019x98 When Your Brain Can't Accept Reality: Anosognosia Episode overview
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2019 16
If patients seem to be unaware of their obvious conditions and symptoms, it might not be that they're in denial, but their brain might actually prevent them from realizing their disabilities.
If patients seem to be unaware of their obvious conditions and symptoms, it might not be that they're in denial, but their brain might actually prevent them from realizing their disabilities.
2019x99 The Surprising Connection Between Reading and Rhythm Episode overview
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2019 19
You might know of dyslexia as a reading disorder, but years of research suggests that people with dyslexia might struggle with processing letters because they also have trouble processing rhythm.
You might know of dyslexia as a reading disorder, but years of research suggests that people with dyslexia might struggle with processing letters because they also have trouble processing rhythm.
It turns out that there are actually different kinds of procrastinators and sometimes, what feels like procrastination might actually be an adaptive way to get work done efficiently.
It turns out that there are actually different kinds of procrastinators and sometimes, what feels like procrastination might actually be an adaptive way to get work done efficiently.
2019x101Season finale Psychology Hacks to Help Your New Year's Resolutions | Compilation Episode overview
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2019 30
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