Ethics in Scientific Research: When You Know Better You Do Better
Have you ever read about a scientific study and wondered how did they get away with that? How were they able to do a study where the participants allowed them to monitor and analyze all of their elect...
9 Sep 202124min
Scientific Research Strategies: Asking Questions and Seeking Answers
Have you ever participated in market research or a scientific study? Have you ever wondered about research designs or what goes into designing a scientific study? In this episode, coming to you from m...
2 Sep 202125min
Skeptics do Science With Their Eyes Open
Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on magnetic bracelets, belts, vests, pillows, and mattresses, hoping to gain clarity, improved memory, and relief from pain. But what evidence...
26 Aug 202122min
Stand Back! I'm Going to try Science: How we "DO" Psychology
Did you know that liking curly fries and Morgan Freeman's voice is linked to high intelligence? Michael Kosinski and colleagues (2013) found evidence of these and other interesting correlations after ...
19 Aug 202120min
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness and Behavior Change: Change your Habits Change Your Life
What comes to mind when you hear the word wellness? Last year's pandemic highlighted the importance of being physically and mentally healthy. But did we become concerned enough about our overall well-...
12 Aug 202115min
The Big Four: Four Big Questions in Psychology
Psychology is a science and a profession fueled by curiosity. At the forefront of applying psychology to everyday life are four big ideas: Critical thinking, behavior as a biopsychosocial event, dual ...
5 Aug 202117min
Psychology: The Science with Attitude
Have you ever found yourself saying, "Duh, I could've told them that!" after hearing the results of a psychological experiment? There is a common misconception that the findings from psychological res...
22 Jul 202110min
Preventive Medicine for Psychological Health
Did you know that over 50% of the population will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime? This means that many of us will experience, know someone who will expe...
15 Jul 202119min
