Crowds, obedience and the psychology of group behavior, with Stephen Reicher, PhD

Crowds, obedience and the psychology of group behavior, with Stephen Reicher, PhD

What happens when people gather in crowds – whether for political rallies, protests, football games or religious pilgrimages? Stephen Reicher, PhD, of St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, discusses why “mob mentality” is a myth; other misconceptions about crowd behavior; the role of leaders in groups and what can we learn from re-examining some classic psychology studies on obedience to authority; and what we’ve learned about leaders, followers, group identity and collective behavior from the COVID-19 pandemic. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD

Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD

We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hidi...

5 Marras 202543min

Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD

Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD

Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, P...

29 Loka 202536min

Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD

Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD

Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psycholo...

22 Loka 202537min

Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD

Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD

When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also in everyday life. Cynthia Pury, PhD, talks about phy...

15 Loka 202537min

Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD

Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed and defined; his own experience growing up with dy...

8 Loka 202539min

Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD

Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD

Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that i...

1 Loka 202536min

Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD

Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD

You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focus...

24 Syys 202534min

How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD

How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD

From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health, how t...

17 Syys 202531min

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