"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.
452 episodes transcribedMany of us share our cities and neighborhoods with animals that lived there before we moved in, such as raccoons, turtles and crows. Suzanne MacDonald...
Whether it’s grumbling about a boss, the weather, or a spouse’s most annoying habit, we all complain. Robin Kowalski, PhD, of Clemson University, disc...
Digital tools now help teach students everything from spelling to math to science -- but flashy features don’t always translate to learning. Nicole Ba...
Many of us have trouble switching off from work, whether it's staying late at the office, checking messages on vacation, or lying awake running throug...
We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But does this much-maligned emotion deserve its negative reputat...
Burnout gets all the attention, but some employees struggle with a different problem: chronic boredom on the job, sometimes called "boreout." Lotta Ha...
The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, P...
Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to dance -- but leaves some people cold? Robert Zatorre, author...
Over the past several years, generative AI has moved into classrooms at lightning speed. C. Edward Watson, PhD, author of “Teaching with AI: A Practic...
Infidelity can shatter trust and leave people questioning their relationships and themselves. Galena Rhoades, PhD, discusses why people cheat; infidel...
Are 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...
