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Speaking of Psychology

"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological As... Read more

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The Power of Persuasion (SOP55)

The Power of Persuasion (SOP55)

Persuasion expert Robert Cialdini, PhD, talks about his formidable body of work developing and understanding what he cal... Read more

23 Apr 2018

20mins

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Transformation After Trauma (SOP96)

Transformation After Trauma (SOP96)

Experiencing positive transformation after trauma is known as post-traumatic growth. People who experience post-traumati... Read more

18 Dec 2019

51mins

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Does Nostalgia Have a Psychological Purpose? with Krystine Batcho, PhD

Does Nostalgia Have a Psychological Purpose? with Krystine Batcho, PhD

What psychological purpose does nostalgia serve? Is it good or bad? Are we more nostalgic today in our hectic, connected... Read more

6 Nov 2019

42mins

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The Science of Dreaming (SOP71)

The Science of Dreaming (SOP71)

We all dream yet many of us don’t know what to make of our nocturnal adventures. Dream scholar Deirdre Barrett, PhD, exp... Read more

2 Jan 2019

50mins

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Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)

Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)

Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It... Read more

13 May 2016

14mins

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Getting into a terrorist’s mind (SOP3)

Getting into a terrorist’s mind (SOP3)

Figuring out what makes a terrorist tick is not easy, but law enforcement and counterterrorism officials have been turni... Read more

4 Nov 2013

8mins

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The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also ... Read more

13 Mar 2019

53mins

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Choosing foods wisely (SOP4)

Choosing foods wisely (SOP4)

Some foods marketed as healthy may instead sabotage our diets. Consumer psychologist Lara Spiteri-Cornish, PhD, studies ... Read more

16 Dec 2013

10mins

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Inner Monologues with Ethan Kross, PhD

Inner Monologues with Ethan Kross, PhD

You may have heard about the internet debate on inner monologues recently. It all started from a tweet that went viral. ... Read more

25 Mar 2020

40mins

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The Mind-Gut Connection (SOP78)

The Mind-Gut Connection (SOP78)

Is your gut a second brain? Emerging research is showing that our brains and our gastrointestinal systems may be more co... Read more

10 Apr 2019

53mins

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Psychologically Sound Tips for Better Sleep with Robin Haight, PsyD

Psychologically Sound Tips for Better Sleep with Robin Haight, PsyD

Do you remember the last time you woke up during the work week without an alarm clock? When you didn’t need caffeine to ... Read more

11 Mar 2020

37mins

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Suicide Science (SOP84)

Suicide Science (SOP84)

Suicide rates in the U.S. climbed in all but one state from 1999 to 2016, according to a CDC report from June 2018. This... Read more

3 Jul 2019

40mins

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Anxiety and Teen Girls (SOP80)

Anxiety and Teen Girls (SOP80)

Anxiety among teens and young adults is rising, and studies have shown that it has skyrocketed in girls. One study found... Read more

8 May 2019

46mins

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Women and smoking (SOP5)

Women and smoking (SOP5)

In 1964, the release of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health prompted one of the largest public healt... Read more

13 Jan 2014

10mins

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Sober Curious? with Katie Witkiewitz, PhD

Sober Curious? with Katie Witkiewitz, PhD

Drinking is ubiquitous in American culture today. It’s hard to go out and not see people imbibing. In the midst of all t... Read more

26 Feb 2020

42mins

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Disciplining children effectively (SOP15)

Disciplining children effectively (SOP15)

Deciding how to discipline a child can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Even parents of generally well-beh... Read more

24 Sep 2014

14mins

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What Guides Our Buying Behaviors (SOP88)

What Guides Our Buying Behaviors (SOP88)

Why do some people buy so much, while others shun that lifestyle for simplicity or to save? How do brands reach into our... Read more

28 Aug 2019

47mins

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Discrimination and stress (SOP36)

Discrimination and stress (SOP36)

Experiencing discrimination in any form can be profoundly stressful for many people, according to the latest Stress in A... Read more

8 Apr 2016

14mins

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Why People Hoard with Julie Pike, PhD

Why People Hoard with Julie Pike, PhD

While television shows about hoarding are quite popular and the term has now been embedded into our general lexicon, the... Read more

15 Jan 2020

33mins

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Using your mind to find love (SOP21)

Using your mind to find love (SOP21)

There are few things in life so strongly tied to our overall happiness as a stable and happy marriage. In this episode, ... Read more

25 Feb 2015

11mins

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