Reading minds using brain scans, with Kenneth Norman, PhD

Reading minds using brain scans, with Kenneth Norman, PhD

The idea of a machine that can read your thoughts sounds more like science fiction than actual science. But in recent years, it’s come closer to reality. Kenneth Norman, PhD, of Princeton University, talks about how scientists decode thoughts from patterns of brain activity, what we can learn about thinking, learning and memory from this research, how it could be useful in mental health treatment, and more. Links Kenneth Norman, PhD Speaking of Psychology Home Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Cope with Political Discussions and Keep it Civil this Holiday Season (SoP 70)

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

Philip Zimbardo, PhD, on Heroism, Shyness and the Stanford Prison Experiment (SOP69)

Philip Zimbardo, PhD, on Heroism, Shyness and the Stanford Prison Experiment (SOP69)

Philip Zimbardo, PhD, is one of the most recognizable names in the field of psychology. In this episode, Zimbardo discusses recent criticism of his controversial 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment as wel...

5 Joulu 201832min

Stress in America: Generation Z (SOP68)

Stress in America: Generation Z (SOP68)

Headline issues, from immigration to sexual assault, are causing significant stress for teens and young adults in Generation Z with mass shootings topping the list of stressful current events and more...

21 Marras 201814min

Using Psychology for Pain Relief and Opioid Reduction (SOP67)

Using Psychology for Pain Relief and Opioid Reduction (SOP67)

The national conversation on opioids focuses mostly on abuse and overdose deaths but there are millions of Americans using opioids to manage chronic pain. Can integrating psychological approaches into...

7 Marras 201818min

Making Love Last and Dating in the Digital Age (SOP66)

Making Love Last and Dating in the Digital Age (SOP66)

Love. We all want it but sustaining that spark can be difficult in our hectic world, especially with life stressors beyond our control. How do we find love and keep the passion alive throughout the ye...

17 Loka 201842min

Smartphones Are a Problem: Can They Be a Solution? (SOP65)

Smartphones Are a Problem: Can They Be a Solution? (SOP65)

Smartphones allow us to connect with loved ones, keep us informed and entertained and on time for our meetings, but they are also negatively affecting our attention spans, relationships, sleep and men...

3 Loka 201818min

Something Happened In Our Town (SOP64)

Something Happened In Our Town (SOP64)

"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 disc...

19 Syys 201815min

Social Robots and Deception (SOP63)

Social Robots and Deception (SOP63)

How people interact with robots is influenced by the robots’ characteristics. Whether a robot has eyes or arms or a human-like voice affects our response to them. Jeff Hancock, PhD, has studied the re...

5 Syys 201821min

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