Speaking of Psychology
Summary: "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.
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What if smartphones could be used to monitor our mental health and wellbeing? You guessed it. There’s an app for that.
"Something Happened In Our Town" is a children’s book about racial injustice from Magination Press, APA’s children's books imprint. The story follows two families — one white, one black — as they discuss the police shooting of a black man in their community.
Jeff Hancock, PhD, has studied the research to date on social robots and learned that robots’ perceived warmth and competence have the strongest effect.
John Blythe, PhD, argues that labelling devices such as smart televisions and thermostats will help consumers choose technology that meets their security and privacy needs.
John Blythe, PhD, argues that labelling devices such as smart televisions and thermostats will help consumers choose technology that meets their security and privacy needs.
Every day, we are all called on to make online security decisions. Psychologist Emma Williams studies the contexts in which we make these decisions in an effort to develop safer practices.
Every day, we are all called on to make online security decisions. Psychologist Emma Williams studies the contexts in which we make these decisions in an effort to develop safer practices.
Looking at large numbers of social media postings in aggregate can tell us quite a bit about Americans’ mental state. Sharath Guntuku, PhD, has analyzed the language in tweets to identify regional variations in stress and well-being.
Looking at large numbers of social media postings in aggregate can tell us quite a bit about Americans’ mental state. Sharath Guntuku, PhD, has analyzed the language in tweets to identify regional variations in stress and well-being.
Today’s technology produces a continuous trail of digital breadcrumbs that allow human behavior to be examined even in complex natural environments. Alexander "Sandy" Pentland, PhD, discusses how large-scale studies can be used to predict and shape a wide range of important common behaviors.
Today’s technology produces a continuous trail of digital breadcrumbs that allow human behavior to be examined even in complex natural environments. Alexander "Sandy" Pentland, PhD, discusses how large-scale studies can be used to predict and shape a wide range of important common behaviors.
Is there such a thing as suicide contagion? The evidence is weak, according to Christopher Ferguson, PhD, who details a scientific review he conducted to try to answer that question.
Is there such a thing as suicide contagion? The evidence is weak, according to Christopher Ferguson, PhD, who details a scientific review he conducted to try to answer that question.
David Friedman discusses how automation inside and outside vehicles may shape the future of self-driving cars.
David Friedman discusses how automation inside and outside vehicles may shape the future of self-driving cars.
