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Cognition, Intelligence and Language Social Psychology

Episode 130 (video): Why Are We So Fascinated by Famous...

f you’ve ever met a famous person you know how exciting that feels. But why? What is it about fame...

• BY Michael
• August 22, 2010
• 5 Comments

Cognition, Intelligence and Language Critical Thinking Motivation

Episode 129 (video): Science Shows Superstitions Actually Work! Sort of…

Okay, admit it – you have some kind of lucky charm on you, in your car or in your house....

• BY Michael
• July 25, 2010
• 11 Comments

Biopsychology Critical Thinking Development Learning/Memory Research and Stats

Episode 128: Do Brain Training Games Work?

You’ve probably heard about these Brain Training games. Do they really help you to keep your mind sharp? Will they...

• BY Michael
• July 13, 2010
• 14 Comments

Biopsychology History of Psychology

Episode 127 (video): Phrenology: Maybe They Were On To Something

Everyone can picture one of those phrenology heads with personality traits drawn into different sections of the cranium. Was there...

• BY Michael
• July 3, 2010
• 1 Comment

Biopsychology

Episode 126: Your Eyes Are Making Your Stomach Big

There are many reasons why it is difficult to lose weight, but have you considered how supernormal stimuli might be...

• BY Michael
• June 16, 2010
• 6 Comments

Cognition, Intelligence and Language Social Psychology

Episode 125: False Memories – How Can Your Memory Be...

For some reason we believe that our memories are accurate. They are far from it. What we remember is a...

• BY Michael
• June 6, 2010
• 3 Comments

Learning/Memory

Episode 124: Flashbulb Memories – Are They As Accurate As...

Would you be surprised if I told you that your memories of the attacks on September 11, 2001 are inaccurate?...

• BY Michael
• May 31, 2010
• 1 Comment

Cognition, Intelligence and Language Development

Episode 123 (video): What Does Your Dog Know About You?

What do your dog and Shakespeare have in common? Well, they both use a Theory of Mind. Join me for...

• BY Michael
• May 5, 2010
• 15 Comments

Disorders Social Psychology

Episode 122: DSM-V and On Being Sane – Are Psychiatric...

What does the movie Shrek have to do with labeling, the DSM-V and the self-fulfilling prophecy? In this episode I...

• BY Michael
• April 22, 2010
• 16 Comments

Biopsychology Cognition, Intelligence and Language Disorders Learning/Memory Motivation Perception Social Psychology Teaching Tools Therapy

Episode 121: Top 10 Psychology Apps for the iPad, iPhone,...

In this video episode I show you 10 of what I consider to be the best psychology apps in the...

• BY Michael
• April 7, 2010
• 28 Comments