"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 transcribedAPA’s latest Stress in America survey found that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least some time in the prior month....
There are few things in life so strongly tied to our overall happiness as a stable and happy marriage. In this episode, psychologist Ty Tashiro, PhD,...
A growing body of research has shown a connection between our minds and bodies – a relationship that can affect our overall health. In this episode, p...
Advancements in virtual reality technology have not only led to improved experiences for people who enjoy video games but they are also treating very...
Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and ne...
Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and ne...
Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana regularly are at risk of significantly altering the structure of their brains, according to research by n...
Deciding how to discipline a child can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Even parents of generally well-behaved children can find themsel...
Suicide rates have been steadily increasing in recent years, according to the CDC. Stigma and lack of access to mental health services prevent many pe...
Are companies like people? According to Susan Fiske, PhD, companies may not be flesh and blood, but customers view even the largest publicly traded co...
Creating our own happiness can be stressful. But psychologist and clinician Pamela Hays, PhD, says implementing change in our lives doesn't have to be...
Can music make us healthier or even smarter? Can it change how we experience pain? In this episode, former rock musician and studio producer Daniel Le...
Do you have to be intelligent to be creative? Can you learn to be more creative? In this episode, we speak with neuropsychologist Rex E. Jung, PhD, wh...
As the discussion over how to address climate change heats up this Earth Day, we’re taking a look at how people understand the risks of climate change...
“Cyberheroes” are those who actively use the Internet and digital technologies to help others, animals and the environment, says psychologist Dana Kli...
As our nation strives to improve health outcomes for all Americans, APA and its Center for Psychology and Health are working to expand psychology’s ro...
Oxytocin has been called the “love hormone.” But recent research has shown that the brain chemical may play a role in regulating our moral behaviors....
In 1964, the release of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health prompted one of the largest public health behavior change success stor...
Some foods marketed as healthy may instead sabotage our diets. Consumer psychologist Lara Spiteri-Cornish, PhD, studies how companies market foods to...
Figuring out what makes a terrorist tick is not easy, but law enforcement and counterterrorism officials have been turning to psychologists to try to...
