Speaking of Psychology
Episodes
Using your mind to find love (SOP21)
25 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things in life so strongly tied to our overall happiness as a stable and happy marriage. In this episode, psychologist Ty Tashiro, PhD, ...
Treating the whole person (SOP20)
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A growing body of research has shown a connection between our minds and bodies – a relationship that can affect our overall health. In this episode,...
Improving lives through virtual reality therapy (SOP19)
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Advancements in virtual reality technology have not only led to improved experiences for people who enjoy video games but they are also treating very ...
The mental price of affluence (SOP18)
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and ...
Protecting your aging brain (SOP17)
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and ...
Marijuana: The brain changer (SOP16)
14 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana regularly are at risk of significantly altering the structure of their brains, according to research by n...
Disciplining children effectively (SOP15)
24 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding how to discipline a child can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Even parents of generally well-behaved children can find themsel...
Preventing suicide (SOP14)
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Suicide rates have been steadily increasing in recent years, according to the CDC. Stigma and lack of access to mental health services prevent many pe...
Thinking of companies as people (SOP13)
18 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are companies like people? According to Susan Fiske, PhD, companies may not be flesh and blood, but customers view even the largest publicly traded co...
Simple steps to well-being (SOP12)
07 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Creating our own happiness can be stressful. But psychologist and clinician Pamela Hays, PhD, says implementing change in our lives doesn't have to be...
Music and your health (SOP11)
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Can music make us healthier or even smarter? Can it change how we experience pain? In this episode, former rock musician and studio producer Daniel Le...
The neuroscience of creativity (SOP10)
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to be intelligent to be creative? Can you learn to be more creative? In this episode, we speak with neuropsychologist Rex E. Jung, PhD, wh...
Understanding climate change (SOP9)
07 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As the discussion over how to address climate change heats up this Earth Day, we’re taking a look at how people understand the risks of climate chan...
Digital altruism and cyberheroes (SOP8)
03 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
“Cyberheroes” are those who actively use the Internet and digital technologies to help others, animals and the environment, says psychologist Dana...
Better health through integrated care (SOP7)
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As our nation strives to improve health outcomes for all Americans, APA and its Center for Psychology and Health are working to expand psychology’s ...
Molecules and morals: learning the link (SOP6)
03 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Oxytocin has been called the “love hormone.” But recent research has shown that the brain chemical may play a role in regulating our moral behavio...
Women and smoking (SOP5)
13 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In 1964, the release of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health prompted one of the largest public health behavior change success ...
Choosing foods wisely (SOP4)
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Some foods marketed as healthy may instead sabotage our diets. Consumer psychologist Lara Spiteri-Cornish, PhD, studies how companies market foods to...
Getting into a terrorist’s mind (SOP3)
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out what makes a terrorist tick is not easy, but law enforcement and counterterrorism officials have been turning to psychologists to try to ...
The good and bad of peer pressure (SOP2)
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When a school year begins, students are dealing with new classes, sports and other school-related activities. Most students will also face the challen...
Teaching social skills to autistic teens (SOP1)
12 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to school and making friends is a challenge, especially for students with autism spectrum disorder. Psychologist Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD, ...