Road rage, traffic jams and why driving stresses us out, with Dwight Hennessy, PhD

Road rage, traffic jams and why driving stresses us out, with Dwight Hennessy, PhD

Is your commute the most stressful part of your day? Traffic psychologist Dwight Hennessy, PhD, talks about what’s going on when we get behind the wheel -- including what causes “road rage,” why some people find driving more stressful than others and how our personality affects our driving, what’s going on with the “zipper merge,” and how driving may change with more automated and self-driving cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Surviving the AIDS epidemic (SOP23)

Surviving the AIDS epidemic (SOP23)

Despite recent medical advances and drug treatments, HIV remains a burdensome condition for millions of people around the world. In this episode, psychologist Perry Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, talks about...

6 Huhti 201514min

The stress of money (SOP22)

The stress of money (SOP22)

APA’s latest Stress in America survey found that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least some time in the prior month. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Linda...

19 Maalis 201510min

Using your mind to find love (SOP21)

Using your mind to find love (SOP21)

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, gives advice and tips on how to use psychological ...

25 Helmi 201511min

Treating the whole person (SOP20)

Treating the whole person (SOP20)

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, psychologist Parinda Khatri, PhD, discusses the imp...

9 Helmi 201514min

Improving lives through virtual reality therapy (SOP19)

Improving lives through virtual reality therapy (SOP19)

Advancements in virtual reality technology have not only led to improved experiences for people who enjoy video games but they are also treating very serious psychological and physical disabilities. I...

12 Tammi 201513min

The mental price of affluence (SOP18)

The mental price of affluence (SOP18)

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 neuropsychologist Glenn E. Smith, PhD. In this episo...

8 Joulu 201410min

Protecting your aging brain (SOP17)

Protecting your aging brain (SOP17)

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 neuropsychologist Glenn E. Smith, PhD. In this episo...

10 Marras 201411min

Marijuana: The brain changer (SOP16)

Marijuana: The brain changer (SOP16)

Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana regularly are at risk of significantly altering the structure of their brains, according to research by neuropsychologist Krista Lisdahl, PhD. In this epis...

14 Loka 201416min

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