Bonus Episode: The College Admissions Scandal and the Psychology of Affluence
The college admissions bribery scandal has generated a lot of conversations about the role of affluence and privilege in higher education. What would cause a parent to go to such great lengths to ensu...
15 Maalis 201928min
The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)
Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also lead to our downfall. To help us understand this tricky molecule, the guests for...
13 Maalis 201953min
How to Find Meaning in Life (SOP75)
We all want to find meaning in our lives, our reason to get up in the morning, yet doing so may not be easy. What is meaning in life and how do we find it for ourselves? The guest for this episode is ...
27 Helmi 201948min
Living in a Lonely World (SOP74)
Half of Americans say they are lonely and the average person reports having only one close friend. Loneliness can also make us sick, contributing to heart disease, depression, suicide and cognitive de...
13 Helmi 201946min
Stock Market Anxiety (SOP73)
2018 was the worst year the U.S. stock market has seen since 2008 and worries about the economy are continuing in 2019. How do you deal with anxiety in a volatile market? Psychologist Frank Murtha, Ph...
30 Tammi 201943min
Giving Away Psychology in the Digital Age (SOP72)
Sharing your expertise with the world on YouTube and other social media platforms can be both thrilling and terrifying. If you want to know where to start, look no further than Ali Mattu, PhD. He’s a ...
16 Tammi 201928min
The Science of Dreaming (SOP71)
We all dream yet many of us don’t know what to make of our nocturnal adventures. Dream scholar Deirdre Barrett, PhD, explains why we dream and what our dreams may be trying to tell us. She also offers...
2 Tammi 201951min
How to Cope with Political Discussions and Keep it Civil this Holiday Season (SoP 70)
Worried about making it through your next holiday gathering without it devolving into a political screaming match? Get advice from the experts, APA's Dr. Lynn Bufka and Dr. Jeanne Safer, host of the p...
19 Joulu 201834min
