Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files show

Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files

Summary: The Psych Files is a podcast for anyone interested in the topic of psychology and how ideas in this field apply to everyday life. Michael Britt brings you an upbeat, fun podcast of interest to everyone from psychology majors to those just interested in why people do what they do.

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 Episode 136: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2209

In part 2 of my interview with Adele Faber, co-author along with Elaine Mazlish of "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" we talk about what do do when you've got nothing left emotionally to give to your children, how to handle foul language, how to problem solve with your children, and being authentic with your children about own feelings. Finally, Adele gives her opinion on whether or not we need to be tougher with our children.

 Episode 136: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:09

In part 2 of my interview with Adele Faber, co-author along with Elaine Mazlish of "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" we talk about what do do when you've got nothing left emotionally to give to your children, how to handle foul language, how to problem solve with your children, and being authentic with your children about own feelings. Finally, Adele gives her opinion on whether or not we need to be tougher with our children. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish  

 Episode 135: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1592

Are you familiar with Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's classic book "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk"? You should be. It's not just for parents. The ideas in this book and in their other books should be required reading for all of us, but especially for parents, therapists and anyone interested in what we can do to better communicate with each other. I think you will be as charmed as I was listening to Adele and I encourage you to listen to part 2 of this interview (to be released in about a week).

 Episode 135: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:32

Are you familiar with Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's classic book "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk"?  You should be.  It's not just for parents.  The ideas in this book and in their other books should be required reading for all of us, but especially for parents, therapists and anyone interested in what we can do to better communicate with each other.  I think you will be as charmed as I was listening to Adele and I encourage you to listen to part 2 of this interview (to be released in about a week).    The Faber Mazlish Website   Parent Wonder - good site with a summary of Faber/Mazlish ideas    

 Episode 134: Hypnosis - Myth and Reality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2280

What do you think of hypnosis? might you be surprised to hear that it has been accepted by the American Psychological Association? Hypnosis has a fascinating and controversial history but today it deserves some respect. Still, it's not a cure-all. Take a trip with me through the history of this fascinating topic on The Psych Files.

 Episode 134: Hypnosis - Myth and Reality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:36

What do you think of hypnosis? might you be surprised to hear that it has been accepted by the American Psychological Association?  Hypnosis has a fascinating and controversial history but today it deserves some respect.  Still, it's not a cure-all.  Take a trip with me through the history of this fascinating topic on The Psych Files.

 Episode 133: Replace Your Doctor With a Robot? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1225

Are you embarrassed to take your clothes off in front of your doctor? Most of us are. Well, what if your doctor was a robot? Would this make it easier or harder to remove your clothes? Before you answer - would it matter if the robot looked like a real person or if it looked like R2-D2? That's the question we examine this week on The Psych Files.

 Episode 133: Replace Your Doctor With a Robot? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:26

Are you embarrassed to take your clothes off in front of your doctor?  Most of us are.  Well, what if your doctor was a robot?  Would this make it easier or harder to remove your clothes?  Before you answer - would it matter if the robot looked like a real person or if it looked like R2-D2?  That's the question we examine this week on The Psych Files. Video: The influence of robot anthropomorphism on the feelings of embarrassment when interacting with robots   Channel N article and video

 Episode 132: Opera on the Brain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:15

What part of your brain is lighting up when you're singing? In this episode I take a look at a neat new study that involved having singers lie down in an MRI while their brains were scanned. Take a look at how your cerebellum, your parietal lobe your somato-sentory cortex and your amygdala are all involved in your ability to sing.  I'll also look at how mental rehearsal can positively affect how well you perform a task.    Kleber, B., Veit, R., Birbaumer, N., Gruzelier, J., & Lotze, M. (2009). The Brain of Opera Singers: Experience-Dependent Changes in Functional Activation. Cerebral Cortex, 20  (5), 1144-1152. Cerebral Cortex Zarate, J.M. and Zatorre, R.J. (2008). Experience-dependent neural substrates involved in vocal pitch regulation during singing.  NeuroImage, 40, 1871–1887. Kleber, B. Birbaumer, N., Veit, R. Trevorrow, T. and Lotze, M. (2007). Overt and imagined singing of an Italian aria.  NeuroImage, 36, 889-900. Buonomano DV, Merzenich MM. 1998. Cortical plasticity: from synapses to maps. Annu Rev Neurosci. 21:149-186. Elbert T, Pantev C, Wienbruch C, Rockstroh B, Taub E. 1995. Increased cortical representation of the fingers of the left hand in string players. Science. 270:305-307. Gunji A, Ishii R, Chau W, Kakigi R, Pantev C. 2007. Rhythmic brain activities related to singing in humans. Neuroimage. 34:426-434. Nielsen JB, Cohen LG. 2008. The Olympic brain. Does corticospinal plasticity play a role in acquisition of skills required for high- performance sports? J Physiol. 586:65--70. Opera singing in the brain scanner

 Episode 132: Opera Singing on the Brain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 827

What part of your brain is lighting up when you're singing? In this episode I take a look at a neat new study that involved having singers lie down in an MRI while their brains were scanned.

 Episode 131: Even Children Do Statistics! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1798

Here's a fun piece of psychological research: finding out whether children use statistical information to figure out other people. We know kids are very perceptive and learn quickly. This study shows just how smart they really are.

 Episode 131: Even Children Do Statistics! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:13

Here's a fun piece of psychological research: finding out whether children use statistical information to figure out other people.  We know kids are very perceptive and learn quickly. This study shows just how smart they really are.  You may also have been told that statistics is just logic and intuition.  This study may just convince you of that. Kushnir, T., Xu, F. & Wellman, H. M. (2010).  Young children use statistical sampling to infer the preferences of others. Psychological Science, 21,1134-1140.

 Episode 130 (video): Why Are We So Fascinated by Famous People? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 20:53

If you've ever met a famous person you know how exciting that feels. But why? What is it about fame that draws so many people to it? In this episode I examine fame from two very perspectives: the Basking in Reflected Glory theory and Terror Management Theory. Along the way we'll see what this all has to do with the rock band Queen, baseball and Chelsea Clinton's wedding.

 Episode 129 (video): Science Shows Superstitions Actually Work! Sort of | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 19:47

Okay, admit it - you have some kind of lucky charm on you, your car or in your house. And if you participate in any sport or performance activity you have some sort of ritual that you believe will help make you more successful. Well guess what - there is research to show that such charms and rituals really do help you perform better. Find out how in this episode of The Psych Files.   YouTube: Professor Hood on Superstition

 Episode 128: Do Brain Training Games Work? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:09

You've probably heard about these Brain Training games. Do they really help you to keep your mind sharp? Will they prevent cognitive decline or slow the effects of alzheimer's disease? In this episode I review some recent studies on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of these popular games.

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