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Speaking of Psychology

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Psychology
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Depression
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Reading Difficulties
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Child Development
Parenting
Social Comparison Theory
Bilingualism
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Moral Psychology
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"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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More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat stimulant addiction, but there is a behavioral treatment that works: contingency management, which involves offe... more

Why do some ideas, products, news stories and trends spread like wildfire, while others disappear? Jonah Berger, PhD, discusses the science of what catches on; the psychological forces that drive word of mouth, including social currency and high-arou... more

From school pressures to friendship ruptures, all kids will face challenges as they grow. Mary Alvord, PhD, talks why building resilience is key to helping kids handle both everyday stresses and significant life setbacks; how to help children and tee... more

Popular culture often frames love and dating as a competitive marketplace shaped by evolution and rigid gender differences, but relationship science tells a different story. Paul Eastwick, PhD, talks about what the research says about attraction, com... more

For many women, being a daughter is not just a family role – it’s a lifelong job. Dr. Allison Alford discusses what she calls “daughtering”: the work of managing family dynamics, from coordinating schedules to soothing emotions to worrying about a pa... more

People with aphantasia can’t visualize images in their mind’s eye. Ask them to picture an apple and they see a blank screen. Aphantasia researcher Joel Pearson, PhD, discusses how scientists are developing new methods to measure aphantasia beyond sel... more

Most of us could look at a decades-old yearbook and recognize many of the faces of our former classmates -- but humans aren't the only ones with this remarkable ability. Laura Simone Lewis, PhD, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, discuss... more

Depression and anxiety look very different from one person to the next, and finding the right treatment can be a trial-and-error process. But researchers are working to change that. Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD, discuss the emerging f... more

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Lara Coughlin
Licensed clinical psychologist and associate professor at the University of Michigan Addiction Center
University of Michigan
Episode: Incentivizing recovery: Why contingency management works to treat addiction, with Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD
Michael McDonell
Psychologist and professor at Washington State University; director of PRISM
Washington State University
Episode: Incentivizing recovery: Why contingency management works to treat addiction, with Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD
Dr. Jonah Berger
Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a leading researcher on word of mouth, social influence, and how ideas spread.
Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Catching fire: What goes viral and why? With Jonah Berger, PhD
Dr. Mary Alvord
A licensed psychologist with over 40 years of clinical experience and an expert in resilience.
Alvord Baker and Associates; George Washington University School of Medicine
Episode: How to build kids’ resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD
Dr. Paul Eastwick
Psychology Professor at the University of California Davis and researcher on romantic relationships
University of California Davis
Episode: What relationship science says about finding love, with Paul Eastwick, PhD
Dr. Allison Alford
Clinical associate professor at the Baylor University Hankamer School of Business; her research focuses on women, adult daughtering, work-family balance, and invisible labor.
Baylor University
Episode: The invisible work of being a daughter, with Allison Alford, PhD
Dr. Joel Pearson
Professor in the School of Psychology and Director of the Future Minds Lab at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
University of New South Wales
Episode: When your “mind’s eye” is blank: Understanding aphantasia, with Joel Pearson, PhD
Dr. Laura Simone Lewis
Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Anthropology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: Inside the social minds -- and amazing memories -- of chimps and bonobos, with Laura Simone Lewis, PhD
Leanne Williams
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and the founding Director of Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness.
Stanford University
Episode: Precision mental health and personalized treatment, with Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD

Host

Kim Mills
Host of the series, guiding discussions on the latest psychological research and its practical implications.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#190
Canada/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts
#243
Australia/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts
#13
Indonesia/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts
#18
Norway/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts
#125
Indonesia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#176
Spain/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts
#179
Switzerland/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts
#216
Norway/Science

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Catching fire: What goes viral and why? With Jonah Berger, PhD
Q: What insights does your research offer about fighting viral misinformation?
To combat misinformation, it's important to present good, truthful information in a way that is appealing and digestible for audiences.
Catching fire: What goes viral and why? With Jonah Berger, PhD
Q: How does psychology drive what we share?
Psychology underlies the patterns of social transmission through factors like social currency, triggering events, and emotional engagement.
Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD
Q: Can you gain benefits of travel by approaching your own life with a travel mindset?
Yes, one can adopt a travel mindset locally, finding interest and novelty in familiar surroundings.
Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD
Q: How has technology changed the experience of travel?
Technology like GPS has changed traditional navigation experiences, possibly detracting from immersive travel interactions with the environment.
Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD
Q: What is the difference between travel and tourism?
Travel tends to be more open-ended and immersive, while tourism often involves returning home quickly after a scheduled visit.

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What is Speaking of Psychology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes explore a wide range of topics intersecting psychology and everyday life, including resilience in children, the dynamics of modern relationships, and the psychological impacts of societal roles. Insights from leading experts reveal the latest research in mental health, including the relevance of AI in emotional wellbeing and the complexities of family relationships. Notable discussions on unique phenomena like aphantasia highlight cognitive diversity, while practical guidance on parenting, mental health treatment, and the effects of nature on cognition present actionable insights for listeners seeking to enhance their understanding of psychological principles in daily contexts. The content aims to bridge the gap between academi... more

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Recent guests on Speaking of Psychology include:

1. Lara Coughlin
2. Michael McDonell
3. Dr. Jonah Berger
4. Dr. Mary Alvord
5. Dr. Paul Eastwick
6. Dr. Allison Alford
7. Dr. Joel Pearson
8. Dr. Laura Simone Lewis

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