"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.
442 episodes transcribedAre you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why b...
Most of us think we know what a psychopath looks like. The word brings to mind images of horror movies and criminals. But psychopathy is far more comm...
We all keep secrets—on average, people have about 13 secrets at any one time, five of which they have never told another person. Psychologist Michael...
Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how m...
From writing emails to analyzing medical images, AI is becoming a routine part of many people's work. These tools can boost productivity and free us f...
For years, body image concerns and eating disorders were viewed as problems that primarily affected girls and women. But boys and men also struggle wi...
Too often, we treat sleep as something we can sacrifice when life gets busy. But a growing body of research finds that sleep is essential to both men...
Most people think they’re good listeners. But really listening well is harder than it seems. Guy Itzchakov, PhD, talks about what distinguishes high-q...
From ultrasound photos to graduation pictures, many parents share their children's lives online. For some families, these posts help maintain connecti...
Why does seafood taste better at the beach? Why are so many snacks crunchy? Can the color of a room or the music in the background change the way we...
For many adults, midlife is a time of competing responsibilities: raising children, helping parents and managing careers, all while confronting their...
Which aspects of human cognition are universal and which are shaped by the culture we grow up in? Dorsa Amir, PhD, director of the Mind & Culture Lab...
Today, we're sharing an episode of another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Call to Mind, from American Public Media. Call to Mind is American Public Me...
Even in our closest relationships, we can sometimes feel misunderstood and disconnected. Relationship researcher Harry Reis, PhD, coauthor of How to F...
From chatting with a stranger on the train to reaching out to an old friend, everyday social interactions make us happier than we realize. Yet many pe...
From keystroke trackers and webcam monitoring to GPS devices, an increasing number of us -- across a wide range of jobs -- are being monitored while w...
From the idea that we only use 10% of our brains to the belief that each of us has an optimal learning style that helps us learn best, many popular “f...
From societal division to economic uncertainty to global conflict, we are living in stressful times. In this special episode of Speaking of Psychology...
Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, respond to challenges and turn our ideas into reality. Zorana...
Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration of dealin...
