Memorize the parts of the brain once and for all! Here’s a mnemonic device to help you remember the parts of the brain. You will never forget what the parts of the brain do after you see this video. Improve your grade on your next biopsychology test and learn more about mnemonics at the same time.
The Blank Tab Effect: A Modern Doorway Phenomenon Have you ever switched to a new browser tab, only to find yourself staring at a blank page and wondering why you opened it in the first place? This common experience is strikingly similar to what psychologists call the doorway effect and it’s one of quirks of […]
In my recent exploration of artificial intelligence, I stumbled upon a fascinating article entitled, “Instructors as Innovators: a Future-focused Approach to New AI Learning Opportunities, With Prompts” which introduced the concept of goal-play interaction between students and AI. The authors provided a prompt for this interaction, which I found to be an intriguing application of […]
In this episode I mention an organization I do work with and which I think is doing such wonderful work. If you are a mental health professional I strong encourage you to visit Safer Society. In this episode of “The Psych Files,” I delve into the complex and sensitive topic of sexual assault, focusing particularly […]
I’ve been exploring the technology of voice cloning, and it’s raised some important questions. While I’m concerned about the potential misuse of AI voice therapy, I’ve also seen its therapeutic benefits firsthand. I used ElevenLabs to recreate my father’s voice, which was a unique and emotional experience. It made me think about the possibilities of […]
In this episode of The Psych Files, host Michael Britt explores three fascinating new psychology studies. First, research found that making hospital alarms more musical could help prevent dangerous mistakes caused by alarm fatigue. Next, studies on cats and dogs suggest they likely dream about their waking experiences, just like humans do. The brain activity […]
Part 2: How Do Actors Memorize All Those Lines? Here is part 2 of my interview with author and actor Jared Kelner. In this episode he tells how he uses the DSM (Diagnotic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in his work as an actor. We also talk a little more about his use of […]
You have no doubt asked yourself this question after watching a play: “How did those actors memorize all those lines?”. In previous episodes of The Psych Files I have discussed a few of the techniques actors use to do this, but on this episode I have an interview with a professional actor, Jared Kelner, who […]
There are many great tools that can give content a little “life” and make them a bit more immersive. ThingLink is a company that makes a great tool with many features for doing just this. In this video I show how I created a branching scenario for Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
The AI Challenge: death of creativity? As we progress into an age dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), many professions are grappling with the existential question: Will AI replace me? In this article, a writer takes us on their personal journey of understanding and reconciling with the role of AI in creativity. The Writer’s Quandary Being […]
Facebook Twitter Youtube Tiktok Another of my episodes on mnemonic techniques you can use for just about any purpose. I recently discovered a pegword system in a great book called, “Line?”. It’s a book for actors that was written by a memory expert like myself, Jared Kelner. Check out his book on Amazon. In this […]
