"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.
422 episodes transcribedChances are parents know they need to tell their boys something about sex but aren’t sure where to start. As a result, television, friends and the int...
Have you ever felt awkward, worried or tense during social encounters, especially with people you don’t know? We’ve probably all felt shy at one time...
In order to understand how children think and behave, psychologists need to study them. Most of the time, these experiments take place in university l...
Where we live, work or socialize have an impact on our health. Poverty greatly increases the risk of heart disease, depression and stress, as do racis...
The availability and quality of health care is often substandard when it comes to serving low-income boys and men in ethnic/minority communities. As a...
Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It’s a diagnosable personality d...
Experiencing discrimination in any form can be profoundly stressful for many people, according to the latest Stress in America™ survey, published by t...
Succeeding in any profession takes careful planning and skills that may not be obvious to people at the start of their careers. In this episode, psych...
If you think reading people is not a science, think again. Understanding expressions that only appear on someone’s face for tenths of a second can mea...
School violence and bullying are a concern for parents and educators alike. As a result, thousands of school districts have implemented anti-bullying...
Psychologists are key in understanding how and why we use technology the way we do. Our smartphones and activity trackers can gauge our moods, and the...
Racial bias is everywhere but we may not always see it. However, understanding the way people feel about and behave toward those outside their own gro...
Transgender and gender nonconforming people are becoming more accepted in mainstream society, but they still remain misunderstood and understudied. In...
Combining mental and behavioral health services with pediatric medical care is a natural fit. But there have been relatively few studies on whether or...
Much like in our arms or legs, our brain’s “muscles” can rebuild and grow if they’re given the right exercise. In this episode, neuroscientist Tracey...
Recent mass shootings have inevitably led to news reports of the suspected shooters’ mental health, but psychological research shows there is no clear...
Psychologists are studying millennials and trying to discover more about the motivations and desires of a generation often thought of as being narciss...
Research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective tool for people who are dealing with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues, yet pe...
Millions of people suffer from mental illness but stigma prevents many of them from seeking out effective treatments. In this episode, psychologist Ar...
Despite recent medical advances and drug treatments, HIV remains a burdensome condition for millions of people around the world. In this episode, psyc...
