Social Psychology | The Psych Files

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

Social Psychology

For years, the Stanford Prison Study has been used to tout the idea that putting any individual in a position...

Have you seen the musical The Fantasticks? Not only does it have wonderful music but it also has pearls of...

In this episode I talk about whether there really is a bible code, anti-vaccination beliefs and whether jellybeans cause...

There are too many knee-jerk, brief (and incorrect) explanations for why the US is experiencing such a rise in hatred...

Have you ever wondered if you’re really being true to some inner person of yours? Wondered if there isn’t someone...

It’s ingrained in western society that people should find work they really enjoy – work that fulfills a passion. If...

Social Psychology

Why is it okay – in some cultures – to jaywalk, while in others you could get arrested for jaywalking?...

Have you ever seen something so cute you just want to squeeze it to death? Or a child so cute...

Hopefully you’ve watched the TV show Columbo. Curious about what this character has to do with psychology? You’d be surprised....