"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
This podcast episode explores the complex and interconnected emotions of shame and guilt, shedding light on their distinct characteristics, developmental trajectories, and impact on mental health, relationships, and behavior. Renowned expert Dr. June Tangney delves into the unique roles of shame and guilt and provides ...
This podcast episode delves into the motivations, experiences, and impacts of extreme sports. It challenges stereotypes and highlights the unique blend of risk-taking, meticulousness, and existential awareness that characterizes extreme sports athletes. The discussion explores the psychological aspects, including fear ...
This podcast episode explores various aspects of financial well-being, emphasizing the psychological and social factors that influence financial decisions and behaviors, along with practical advice and strategies for improving financial situations.
This podcast episode analyzes premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe reaction to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. It highlights the importance of understanding PMDD, its impact on mental health, and the need to address mental health stigma. It debunks common misconceptions, discusses treatment opt...
This podcast episode explores the concept of microaggressions, their impact on marginalized groups, and strategies for addressing them. Participants highlight the subtle ways in which microaggressions can have lasting negative effects on psychological well-being and discuss the importance of recognition, education, and...
This podcast episode delves into the captivating realm of color psychology, exploring the interconnections between color and emotion, cognition, and culture. Research findings reveal the existence of universal color-emotion associations across cultures, yet cultural and societal influences play a role in shaping these ...
This podcast episode delves deep into the complexities of pathological lying, covering topics such as its prevalence, motivators, characteristics, and assessment challenges. Experts discuss the distinction between occasional lying and compulsive pathological lying, emphasizing the excessive and harmful nature of the la...
This podcast episode aims to dispel common misconceptions and stereotypes about adolescents and their behavior, emphasizing their untapped potential, adaptability, and natural risk-taking tendencies. It explores the intricate workings of the adolescent brain, examining the impacts of culture, socioeconomic status, and ...
This podcast episode delves into the psychological aspects of waiting, worrying, and uncertainty. It explores the challenges associated with waiting, the surprising benefits of worrying, and the impact of flow, mindfulness, and social support on managing uncertainty and stress. The episode also discusses the gender dif...
This podcast episode extensively examines the problematic aspects of gambling, specifically focusing on gambling disorder, its risk factors, treatment options, and the urgent need for regulation in the gambling industry. It also highlights the correlation between gambling disorder and substance use disorders, the influ...
This podcast episode delves into the vulnerability to deception, the cognitive habits and mental shortcuts that make us prone to it, and the importance of skepticism and critical thinking in understanding and avoiding scams. It explores various types of cons and scams, including call center scams and phishing emails, a...
This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted concept of forgiveness, exploring its definition, significance, and profound impact on individuals and communities. The discussion emphasizes forgiveness as a moral virtue that promotes well-being, reduces negative emotions, and facilitates psychological change, while r...
This podcast episode explores the comparisons and contrasts between human cognition and artificial intelligence (AI), ranging from their computational differences, such as the limitations imposed by biology for humans and data-learning advantages for AI, to the potential for AI to advance psychological research by anal...
This episode sheds light on spiritual struggles and their impact on mental health, offering insights into various aspects including the prevalence of spiritual struggles, their similarities and differences with interpersonal struggles, the importance of addressing them in psychotherapy, complexities surrounding attribu...
This podcast episode explores the importance of vacations for mental and physical well-being and strategies for optimizing vacation experiences. Topics covered include the cardiovascular and mental health benefits of vacations, staycations and unplugging from work, the impact of technology on vacation experiences, post...
This podcast episode delves into the concept of protracted stuckness and explores strategies for overcoming it in various aspects of life, such as goal pursuit, creativity, writer's block, and decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of curiosity, questioning, and embracing unexpected discoveries to break free fro...
This podcast episode explores digital therapeutics, AI-driven software programs that deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for mental health disorders. Their applications range from substance use to anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and even physical health conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and pain disorders. Th...
This podcast episode delves into the depths of group behavior, exploring how we act and relate to one another in social settings. From studying crowd psychology to understanding the dynamics of authority and leadership, the discussion brings forth key insights into the collective behaviors that shape human interactions...
<br>This podcast episode delves into factitious disorder, also known as Munchausen syndrome, exploring its different manifestations, causes, and challenges in diagnosis and treatment. It highlights the importance of distinguishing between genuine medical conditions and those driven by psychological needs, and emphasize...
This podcast episode dives into the evolving nature of young adulthood, parenting styles across generations, and the complexities of parent-child relationships as children transition to adulthood. Experts provide insights into the changing milestones, economic factors influencing this extended adolescence, and the chal...
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