Episode 72 (video): Memorize the Parts of the Brain

  • September 22, 2008
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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.

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Shakespeare’s Warning: Authoritarianism in “Romeo and Juliet” Reflects Our Modern Political Crisis

There’s a surprising parallel between Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” and the political dynamics we face today. While most remember this play for its star-crossed lovers, a closer examination reveals a cautionary tale about authoritarianism and its devastating consequences. Lord Capulet: The Authoritarian Father Early in the play, Shakespeare establishes Lord Capulet as an […]

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Study Hack: Use ChatGPT to Ace Your Exams! | Self-Explanation Effect

  • February 7, 2025
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Discover how to leverage ChatGPT and other AI tools to dramatically improve your learning and test performance! In this video, I explain a powerful study technique called the “self-explanation effect” and show you exactly how to combine it with AI for maximum learning impact. The full prompt: “I am currently studying [insert the topic you […]

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Beck’s Cognitive Distortions: An AI-Powered Learning Activity

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 […]

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Cloning Voices: Scary Maybe, But Also Therapeutic?

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 […]

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Psych Insights: From Musical Alarms to Dreaming Pets and Personality Tests: My 3 Favorite Psych Articles This Week – March 8, 2024

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 […]