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A smiling man says “please” and “thank you” to a glowing holographic AI interface, symbolizing polite human interaction with artificial intelligence.

Cognition, Intelligence and Language Social Psychology

Why We Are So Polite To AI

When we say “please” or “thank you” to ChatGPT, we’re witnessing the remarkable power of human social psychology in action....

BY woodrow
June 25, 2025
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Illustration contrasting two song lyric variations: On the left, a microphone and music stand displaying the original lyric “I said something wrong”; on the right, silhouettes of three iconic male singers with the lyric “I must have said something wrong,” highlighting a subtle shift reflecting gender expectations.

Gender/Sexuality

The Song “Yesterday,” Manhood, and the Fear of Vulnerability

In this episode of The Psych Files, I explore the fascinating intersection between music, psychology, and gender roles through subtle...

BY Michael
May 11, 2025
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Development

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

There’s a surprising parallel between Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” and the political dynamics we face today. While most...

BY Michael
May 8, 2025
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Cognition, Intelligence and Language Contain Video Learning/Memory Teaching Tools Topics

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

Discover how to leverage ChatGPT and other AI tools to dramatically improve your learning and test performance! In this video,...

BY Michael
February 7, 2025
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Learning/Memory

Lost in the Click: Exploring the Browser Doorway Effect

The Blank Tab Effect: A Modern Doorway Phenomenon Have you ever switched to a new browser tab, only to find...

BY Michael
October 18, 2024
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Teaching Tools Therapy

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...

BY woodrow
June 24, 2024
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Biopsychology Gender/Sexuality Therapy

Paralyzed by Fear: Exploring Tonic Immobility in Sexual Assault

In this episode I mention an organization I do work with and which I think is doing such wonderful work....

BY woodrow
May 11, 2024
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Therapy

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...

BY Michael
May 6, 2024
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Cognition, Intelligence and Language Personality Testing

Psych Insights: From Musical Alarms to Dreaming Pets and Personality...

In this episode of The Psych Files, host Michael Britt explores three fascinating new psychology studies. First, research found that...

BY Michael
March 8, 2024
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Disorders Learning/Memory

Part 2: How Do Actors Memorize All Those Lines?

Part 2: How Do Actors Memorize All Those Lines? Here is part 2 of my interview with author and actor...

BY Michael
June 29, 2023
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