Where do our emotions come from? From our thoughts? Or do they begin somewhere else – like in our bodies? This week we look at the work of James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Schachter and Singer. Also, I review two classic studies in the history of psychology: the Suproxin study (the basis for the well known (two factor theory of emotion) and the Suspension Bridge study. This week the Good, the Bad and the Ugly….Betty of emotions.
The Psych Files podcast started one year ago this week, so I thought I’d share some emails I’ve received over the past year. I just want to thank all of you for being listeners and for sharing your encouragement and your suggestions for the podcast.
The Psych Files podcast is 1 year old this month and I wanted to tell all the new listeners a little bit about the podcast. Also, I’ve got two “secrets” for success in your psychology class, as well as two tidbits of information about blaming the victim and our need for personal control.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – what is it about this type of psychotherapy that draws such criticism? In this episode I interview Dr. Scott Lilienfeld of Emory University. Dr. Lilienfeld has been a critic of EMDR and in this episode he explains his reasons why.
