What you know about aging is probably wrong, with Manfred Diehl, PhD

What you know about aging is probably wrong, with Manfred Diehl, PhD

While ageism may be one of the last socially acceptable biases, research shows that aging often comes with positive changes. And by believing in and propagating negative myths about aging, we can do ourselves real harm. Dr. Manfred Diehl, a lifespan developmental psychologist at Colorado State University, dispels the myth that growing older involves primarily loss and decline and explains how much control we have over how well we age. Please help us know more about you and what you would like to hear more of from Speaking of Psychology by filling out our 2023 Audience Survey. 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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Bonus Episode: The College Admissions Scandal and the Psychology of Affluence

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 Mar 201928min

The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

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 Mar 201953min

How to Find Meaning in Life (SOP75)

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 Feb 201948min

Living in a Lonely World (SOP74)

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 Feb 201946min

Stock Market Anxiety (SOP73)

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 Jan 201943min

Giving Away Psychology in the Digital Age (SOP72)

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 Jan 201928min

The Science of Dreaming (SOP71)

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 Jan 201951min

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 Des 201834min

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