Speaking of Psychology

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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

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Lauren Bylsma

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Matti Wilks, PhD
Matti Wilks, PhD, is a psychologist specializing in consumer behavior and the psychological factors influencing dietary choices. With a focus on the intersection of morality and food consumption, Dr. Wilks has conducted extensive research on how people's values and emotions affect their willingness to try new food technologies, such as lab-grown meat.
Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD
Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, is a psychologist with expertise in the psychology of food choices and consumer attitudes towards innovative food products. His research explores the moral and emotional dimensions of eating behaviors, particularly in relation to sustainable and ethical food sources, including cultured meat.
Richard Stephens

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Vonetta Dotson, PhD
Vonetta Dotson, PhD, is a neuropsychologist known for her research on brain health and aging. She focuses on the impact of lifestyle factors such as physical activity, mental engagement, and social interactions on cognitive function and the risk of dementia. Dr. Dotson has contributed to the understanding of how depression affects brain health and advocates for proactive measures to maintain cognitive vitality throughout life.
Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD
Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey is a clinical psychologist with expertise in mental health and therapy. She has conducted research on the impact of language in therapy and how it shapes perceptions of mental health issues. Dr. Caldwell-Harvey is known for her work in promoting psychological well-being and understanding the nuances of therapy speak in contemporary society.
Erin Parks, PhD
Dr. Erin Parks is a clinical psychologist and a recognized expert in the field of mental health. She specializes in the intersection of psychology and everyday language, particularly how therapeutic concepts are communicated in popular culture. Dr. Parks has contributed to various discussions on the implications of therapy speak and its effects on personal relationships and self-perception.

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crying emotions psychological purposes social purposes tears lab-grown meat cultured meat psychological factors moral values disgust dietary choices environmental problems animal welfare psychology of swearing pain tolerance stress brain processing acceptance of swearing brain health dementia neuropsychology physical activity mental activity social engagement depression therapy speak narcissist gaslighting psychology mental health

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Here's the recent few episodes on Speaking of Psychology.

0:00 26:44

Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD

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Lauren Bylsma
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crying emotions psychological purposes social purposes tears
Pain, sadness, joy, awe under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when youre sad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 37:39

Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD

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Matti Wilks, PhD Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD
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lab-grown meat cultured meat psychological factors moral values disgust dietary choices environmental problems animal welfare
Advocates of cultured meat say that it could help solve many environmental and animal welfare problems. But psychologists have found that some consumers say they’d be reluctant to try it. Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, discuss the psychological factors at play when people consider eating lab-grown meat -- and meat in general -- and how moral values, disgust, and other factors contribute to people’s dietary choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 33:18

The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD

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Richard Stephens
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psychology of swearing pain tolerance stress brain processing acceptance of swearing
What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength during stressful or painful moments; how swearing is processed in the brain; and the increasing acceptance of swearing in daily life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 40:41

Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD

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Vonetta Dotson, PhD
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brain health dementia neuropsychology physical activity mental activity social engagement depression
What are the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia and keep your brain healthy as you grow older? Neuropsychologist Vonetta Dotson, PhD, talks about what a healthy brain looks like; why you’re never too young – or old – to think about brain health; why physical activity, mental activity, and social engagement are all key; the relationship between depression and brain health; and small steps you can take to get started with a brain-healthy lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 34:41

The rise of ‘therapy speak,’ with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Erin Parks, PhD

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Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD Erin Parks, PhD
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therapy speak narcissist gaslighting psychology mental health
Do you think your ex is probably a narcissist? Do you worry that your boss is gaslighting you? In recent years, these words and others have entered the vocabularies of millions of Americans. Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Dr. Erin Parks, PhD, discuss the rise of “therapy speak,” what psychologists and other mental health professionals think about it, and how it’s changing the way many of us think about our friends, our family, our relationships and ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.4 rating 1008 reviews

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