Graying green (SOP54)
Climate change will have significant psychological effects on many people, including older adults, according to a report published by the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica. In this epi...
16 Mar 201813min
Getting teens to eat healthy (SOP53)
Since 1980, obesity in the United States has doubled among children ages 2 to 4, and nearly tripled among children and adolescents ages 6 to 19. In this episode, Eleanor Mackey, PhD, talks about why i...
16 Feb 201813min
How women become leaders (SOP52)
For decades, psychologists have been studying what makes people good leaders. But it isn’t just about possessing certain leadership traits. In this episode, Alice Eagly, PhD, talks about how stereotyp...
19 Jan 201816min
Making talking about death easier (SOP51)
Talking to loved ones about important end-of-life decisions can spark a complicated land mine of emotions. So much so, many people put it off until it’s too late. In this episode, Brian Carpenter, PhD...
22 Des 201714min
Feminism A to Z (SOP50)
Feminist discussions are often aimed at adults, while girls tend to be left out of the conversation. In this episode, Gayle Pitman, PhD, talks about her new book, “Feminism: A to Z,” and how parents a...
3 Nov 201717min
False confessions aren’t always what they seem (SOP49)
It defies intuition to think innocent people would confess to a crime they did not commit. But, research has shown that everyone has a breaking point. In this episode, Saul Kassin, PhD, talks about th...
13 Sep 201734min
Understanding the minds of champions (SOP48)
Mental preparation can affect performance, whether you're preparing for a big test at school or competing at the Olympics. In this episode, Steve Portenga, PhD, talks about the psychology behind perfo...
20 Jun 201717min
Children, loss and stress (SOP47)
Protecting children from sadness, anxiety and stress is a natural instinct for many adults. But, finding ways to help them address these inevitable obstacles to happiness is a challenge parents, teach...
12 Mai 201714min
