“…we should…be asking ourselves why we as a society are so emotionally invested in this research. Will it – or should it – make any difference in the way we perceive ourselves and others or how we live our lives and allow others to live theirs? – William Byne: The Biological Evidence Challenged (1994, Scientific American)

Correction: In the first version of this episode I incorrectly estimated the number of homosexuals in the US. Assuming a US population of about 260 million with about 1/2 female and 1/2 male, then 2% (females) and 3% (males) of 260 million would equal about 6 and a half million total. I updated the audio file to include this corrected information.

Resources on Sexual Orientation

• If you would like to see the concept map I used to hold my notes for this episode click here: sexual orientation.
• If you would like to download the PowerPoint file containing these same notes click here: sexual orientation powerpoint file.

Research on Sexual Orientation

Bailey, J.M., Bobrow, D., Wolfe, M., & Mikach, S. (1995). Sexual Orientation of Adult Sons of Gay Fathers. Developmental Psychology, 31 (1), 124-129.

Bell, A., Weinberg, M., & Hammersmith, S. (1981). Sexual preference: Its development in men and women. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

Bem, D.J. (1886). Exotic becomes erotic: A Developmental theory of sexual attraction. Psychological Review, 103, 320-335.

Byne, W. (1994). The Biological Evidence Challenged. Scientific American, May.

Ciccarelli, S. & Meyer, G.F. (2006). Psychology. Prentice Hall.

Cantor, J.M., Blanchard, R., Paterson, A.D. & Bogaert, A.F. (2002). How many gay men owe their sexual orientation to fraternal birth order? Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 1; Psychology Module.

Gladue, B.A, The BioPsychology of Sexual Orientation. in Current Directions in Human Sexuality and Intimate Relationships, Fisher, T.D. & McNulty, J. eds. Allyn and Bacon.

Hock, R. (2010). Human Sexuality, 2e. Prentice Hall.

Kendler, K.S., Thornton, L.M., Gilman, S.E., & Kessler, R.C. (2000). Sexual orientation in a U.S. national sample of twin and nontwin sibling pairs. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 157; 11; Health Module.

King, B.M. (2005). Human Sexuality Today. Prentice Hall, 5e.

Levay, S. (1991). A difference in hypothalamic structure between heterosexual and homosexual men. Science, 253, 1034-1037.

McClintock, M.K. & Herdt, G., Rethinking Puberty: The Development of Sexual Attraction in Current Directions in Human Sexuality and Intimate Relationships, Fisher, T.D. & McNulty, J. eds. Allyn and Bacon.

McFadden, D., Loehlin, J.C. and Pasanen, E.G. (1996) Additional findings on heritability and prenatal masculinization of cochlear mechanisms: Click-evoked otoacoustic emissions. Hearing Research, 97, 102-119.

Patterson, C.J. (2000). Family Relationships of Lesbians and Gay Men, Journal of Marriage and Family, 62, 1052-1069

Rind, B. (2001). Gay and bisexual adolescent boys’ sexual experiences with men: an empirical examamination of psychological correlates in a nonclinical sample. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 30 (4).

Selekman, S. (2007). Homosexuality in children and their parents. Pediatric Nursing, 33(5).

Smith, B. (2007). The Psychology of Sex and Gender. Allyn and Bacon.

Toates, F. (2007). Biological Psychology. Prentice Hall.

Wood, S.E., Wood, E. G., & Boyd, D. (2005). The World of Psychology, 5e. Allyn and Bacon.

Resources for the Psychology of Music

• Daniel Levitin’s excellent book is a great read for those interested in psychology and music:
  
• Thanks so much to guitarist and composer David Temple. The pieces of music you heard in today’s episode can be purchased from David Temple’s website:
• You can email David at davitem AT yahoo DOT com and he will give you more info about how to purchase his CDs.

• The Psych Files Episode 101
• Here’s the book I used to learn music theory and to play piano:
• 
• Excellent article that appeared in Cognitive Daily called, "Even isolated cultures understand emotions conveyed by Western music".
• Great article that appeared in the July 2009 edition of Scientific American Mind entitled "Why Music Moves Us".
• Another interesting article on how music affects us from Scientific American Mind called "Music in Your Head"
• Here’s a more academically-oriented book on the topic of music and expectations:
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]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2009/08/episode-101-the-psychology-of-music-the-role-of-expectations-and-minor-chords/feed/ 7 Music How does music affect us emotionally? Why do minor chords so sad? In this episode of The Psych Files I explore ideas from Daniel Leviton's fascinating book, Your Brain on Music, especially those ideas concerned with what composers do to draw you into... How does music affect us emotionally? Why do minor chords so sad? In this episode of The Psych Files I explore ideas from Daniel Leviton's fascinating book, Your Brain on Music, especially those ideas concerned with what composers do to draw you into their music by first conforming to your musical expectations and then carefully confounding them in order to surprise and delight. I talk with guitarist and composer David Temple (http://www.davidtemple.com) to get his perspective on this process as well. Along the way you'll hear excerpts from some fascinating pieces of music and David and I will discuss what makes them so compelling, especially those in the minor key. My My piano playing skills are pretty rough but get ready for some fun. Resources for the Psychology of Music * Daniel Levitin's excellent book is a great read for those interested in psychology and music: (/images/brainMusic.jpg)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thepsyfil-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0452288525) * Thanks so much to guitarist and composer David Temple. The pieces of music you heard in today's episode can be purchased from David Temple (http://www.davidtemple.com)'s website: (http://www.thepsychfiles.com/images/davidTemple2.jpg)* You can email David at davitem AT yahoo DOT com and he will give you more info about how to purchase his CDs. * The Psych Files Episode 101 (http://www.lala.com/memberplaylist/7229P39175) * Here's the book I used to learn music theory and to play piano: * ( /images/pianoLessonsBook.jpg)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thepsyfil-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385142633) * Excellent article that appeared in Cognitive Daily called, "Even isolated cultures understand emotions conveyed by Western music (http://scienceblogs.com/cognitivedaily/2009/04/even_isolated_cultures_underst.php?utm_source=ScienceBlogs+Weekly+Recap&utm_campaign=cdc7bbca86-Recap_4_07_to_4_14__2009&utm_medium=email)". * Great article that appeared in the July 2009 edition of Scientific American Mind entitled "Why Music Moves Us (http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-music-moves-us)". * Another interesting article on how music affects us from Scientific American Mind called "Music in Your Head (http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=music-in-your-head)" * Here's a more academically-oriented book on the topic of music and expectations: * (/images/sweetExpectations.jpg)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thepsyfil-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0262083450) Michael Britt no http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2009/05/episode-93-your-brain-on-a-website/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2009/05/episode-93-your-brain-on-a-website/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 01:38:46 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/?p=701 How can you use psychology to design a website so people are likely to buy products from you? Or design a website so people are likely to donate money to your cause? In this episode Dr Susan Weinschenk discusses some of these ideas from her book Neuro Web Design. Ever thought you could apply brain science to web design? Find out how in this episode of The Psych Files.

Resources for this Podcast

• Here is Susan Weinschenk’s blog where you’ll find lots of more information about her and her work.
• Dr. Weinschenk also has a website devoted to her book Neuro Web Design.
• Dr. Weinschenk mentioned in the interview a very interesting site called Kiva. Here’s a little information about the site from their homepage, "Kiva lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world – empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty."
• Related episode: In episode 31, Lemon Slices and a New Face on Mars! Gestalt Principles at Work, I talked about how Gestalt principles are used in designing web sites.
• Dr. Weinschenk’s book:
• Other books mentioned during this episode:
  
]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2009/05/episode-93-your-brain-on-a-website/feed/ 3 Brain How can you use psychology to design a website so people are likely to buy products from you? Or design a website so people are likely to donate money to your cause? In this episode Dr Susan Weinschenk discusses some of these ideas from her book Neuro ... How can you use psychology to design a website so people are likely to buy products from you? Or design a website so people are likely to donate money to your cause? In this episode Dr Susan Weinschenk discusses some of these ideas from her book Neuro Web Design. Ever thought you could apply brain science to web design? Find out how in this episode of The Psych Files. Resources for this Podcast * Here is Susan Weinschenk's blog (http://whatmakesthemclick.blogspot.com/) where you'll find lots of more information about her and her work. * Dr. Weinschenk also has a website devoted to her book Neuro Web Design (http://www.neurowebbook.com/). * Dr. Weinschenk mentioned in the interview a very interesting site called Kiva (http://www.kiva.org). Here's a little information about the site from their homepage, "Kiva lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world - empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty." * Related episode: In episode 31, Lemon Slices and a New Face on Mars! Gestalt Principles at Work (http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/10/02/episode-31-lemon-slices-and-a-new-face-on-mars-gestalt-principles-at-work/), I talked about how Gestalt principles are used in designing web sites. * Dr. Weinschenk's book: * Other books mentioned during this episode: Michael Britt no http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/09/episode-72-video-memorize-the-parts-of-the-brain/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/09/episode-72-video-memorize-the-parts-of-the-brain/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:04:20 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/?p=192 Memorize the parts of the brain once and for all! Here’s a mnemonic device to help you remember the parts of the brain. You will never forget the anatomy of the brain after you see this video. Improve your grade on your next biopsychology test and learn more about mnemonics at the same time. If you’re looking for psychology mnemonics, this is it.


Need to memorize even more parts of the brain? Click this image:

Mnemonic Devices Used in this Episode

• Cerebral Cortex: imagine a Texas cowboy hat on top of a brain. The cortex is the outer layer of the brain just under the hat where complex thinking occurs.
• Corpus Callosum: The corpus callosum is the fibers that connect the two halves of the brain. Thus, it adds the two parts together. Think of the corPLUS CalloSUM. Since the corpus callosum coordinates communication between the two hemispheres, think of corpus Call Someone.
• Thalamus: the thalamus takes sensations that come from the body and directs them to the appropriate part of the brain for processing. Thus, think of Hal and Amos – two traffic cops in the brain who direct these sensations to the right route.
• Hypothalamus: the hypothalamus regulates a number of things in the body such as body temperature, thirst, hunger, and sex drive. Think of “hypo the llamas”. Your llamas are hot, sweaty and thirsty and you use a hypo to spray water on them to cool them down and give them some water.
• Hippocampus: the hippocampus is the seat of memory. Think of a hippo with a compass. The hippo uses the compass to find his way back to the swamp because he can’t remember where it is.
• Amygdala: the amygdala controls your sense of fear. Think of either a MIG coming right at you and, of course, making you afraid, or picture a scary wig with dollars in it
• Pons: the pons helps you relax and sleep. Think of a relaxing pond.
• Cerebellum: the cerebellum helps in coordination and balance. Picture your favorite athlete with bells all over his/her body (hanging from his/her clothes, hands, feet, etc.).
• Reticular Formation: the reticular formation helps you to become alert and aroused when you need to be. Think of what would happen if you were napping and someone tickled you: your reticular formation would kick into gear to wake you up.
• Medulla: the medulla regulates the autonomic activity of your heart and lungs. Picture medals over your heart and lungs, or stick those medals into a heart.

Psych Files listener Toby sent me this link to an excellent site where you can find mnemonics for all kinds of disciplines: Mnemonics Guide from EUdesign.

If you liked the “Tickle Me Freud” doll you saw in the episode (I got it for my wife as a present), you can get it at Amazon. Click on Freud:


]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/09/episode-72-video-memorize-the-parts-of-the-brain/feed/ 62 http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/07/episode-63-cognitive-dissonance-the-monty-hall-problem-and-a-possible-resolution/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/07/episode-63-cognitive-dissonance-the-monty-hall-problem-and-a-possible-resolution/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:21:39 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/?p=173 Cognitive Dissonance – one of the most established and respected theories in psychology – is under attack. An economist – M. Keith Chen – uses what is called the “Monty Hall problem” to show that the research on cognitive dissonance may be seriously flawed. In this episode I explain Chen’s concerns about the research on and then I propose that a new study which uses neurofeedback to study cognitive dissonance may come to the rescue at just the right moment. Join me to find out how.

Here is the table from M. Keith Chen’s article, “Rationalization and Cognitive Dissonance: Do Choices Affect or Reflect Preferences?” that shows why, once a Monkey has chosen one letter over another (in this case letter A – which could be a red M&M – over letter B, the blue M&M), letter C is likely to be chosen.


Resources on Cognitive Dissonance

• The original article on Cognitive Dissonance which used the “free choice paradigm” was Brehm, J. W. (1956) Postdecision changes in the desirability of alternatives, Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 52, 384-9
• The article Monty Hall Meets Cognitive Dissonance By John Tierney appeared in the Science section of the NYT on April 7, 2008.
• Go Ahead, Rationalize. Monkeys Do It, Too.
• And Behind Door No. 1, a Fatal Flaw – article appeared in the NYT on April 8, 2008
• Behind Monty Hall’s Doors: Puzzle, Debate and Answer?
• The online version of the game of the “Three Door” or “Monty Hall” problem can be found here.
• M. Keith Chen’s homepage where you can download the working paper where he explains the problem with the “free choice paradigm” approach to measuring cognitive dissonance.
• The research article I discussed in which subjects went through the free choice approach and then underwent biofeedback to reduce activity in the left frontal cortext is called,
  • Left Frontal Cortical Activation and Spreading of Alternatives: Tests of the Action-Based Model of Dissonance by Eddie Harmon-Jones and Cindy Harmon-Jones (Texas A&M University), Meghan Fearn, Jonathan D. Sigelman, and Peter Johnson (University of Wisconsin–Madison). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2008, Vol. 94, No. 1, 1–15
  • The lead author’s homepage – Dr. Eddie Harmon-Jones – can be found here.

Related Episodes

• Episode 8: Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Why Contradictions Bother Us So Much
• Episode 10: Cognitive Dissonance Strikes Again! What your search on Amazon says about you

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]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/07/episode-63-cognitive-dissonance-the-monty-hall-problem-and-a-possible-resolution/feed/ 4 Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive Dissonance - one of the most established and respected theories in psychology - is under attack. An economist - M. Keith Chen - uses what is called the "Monty Hall problem" to show that the research on cognitive dissonance may be seriously f... Cognitive Dissonance - one of the most established and respected theories in psychology - is under attack. An economist - M. Keith Chen - uses what is called the "Monty Hall problem" to show that the research on cognitive dissonance may be seriously flawed. In this episode I explain Chen's concerns about the research on and then I propose that a new study which uses neurofeedback to study cognitive dissonance may come to the rescue at just the right moment. Join me to find out how. Here is the table from M. Keith Chen's article, "Rationalization and Cognitive Dissonance: Do Choices Affect or Reflect Preferences?" that shows why, once a Monkey has chosen one letter over another (in this case letter A - which could be a red M&M - over letter B, the blue M&M), letter C is likely to be chosen. (/images/montyHallTable.jpg) Resources on Cognitive Dissonance * The original article on Cognitive Dissonance which used the "free choice paradigm" was Brehm, J. W. (1956) Postdecision changes in the desirability of alternatives, Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 52, 384-9 * The article Monty Hall Meets Cognitive Dissonance (http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/07/monty-hall-meets-cognitive-dissonance/) By John Tierney appeared in the Science section of the NYT on April 7, 2008. * Go Ahead, Rationalize. Monkeys Do It, Too. (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/science/06tier.html?ref=science) * And Behind Door No. 1, a Fatal Flaw (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/science/08tier.html?_r=1&oref=slogin) - article appeared in the NYT on April 8, 2008 * Behind Monty Hall's Doors: Puzzle, Debate and Answer? (http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEFDD1E3FF932A15754C0A967958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all) * The online version of the game of the "Three Door" or "Monty Hall (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/science/08monty.html)" problem can be found here. * M. Keith Chen's homepage (http://www.som.yale.edu/Faculty/keith.chen/papers.htm) where you can download the working paper where he explains the problem with the "free choice paradigm" approach to measuring cognitive dissonance. * The research article I discussed in which subjects went through the free choice approach and then underwent biofeedback to reduce activity in the left frontal cortext is called, * Left Frontal Cortical Activation and Spreading of Alternatives: Tests of the Action-Based Model of Dissonance by Eddie Harmon-Jones and Cindy Harmon-Jones (Texas A&M University), Meghan Fearn, Jonathan D. Sigelman, and Peter Johnson (University of Wisconsin–Madison). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2008, Vol. 94, No. 1, 1–15 * The lead author's homepage - Dr. Eddie Harmon-Jones - can be found here (http://psychology.tamu.edu/Fac_Ext.php?ID=138). Related Episodes * Episode 8: Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Why Contradictions Bother Us So Much (http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/03/20/episode-8-cognitive-dissonance-in-everyday-life/) * Episode 10: Cognitive Dissonance Strikes Again! What your search on Amazon says about you (http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/04/12/episode-10-what-your-search-behavior-on-amazon-says-about-you/) This Episode's Sponsor: (http://media.libsyn.com/media/tii/240x200_audible.jpg) Michael Britt no 36:03 http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/06/the-brain-science-podcast-interview-on-exercise-and-the-brain/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/06/the-brain-science-podcast-interview-on-exercise-and-the-brain/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:06:40 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/?p=170 Brain Science podcast. In episode 33 she interviews Dr. John Ratey about his new book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain]]> Dr. Ginger Campbell hosts an excellent podcast which I highly recommend. It’s called the Brain Science podcast. In episode 33 she interviews Dr. John Ratey about his new book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. As my regular listeners know, I’ve been working hard lately to get in shape and this interview was very enlightening. I went right out and bought the book (you’ll find a link to the book from the Brain Science podcast site). Check out this episode and her excellent podcast.
Brain Science Podcast
]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/06/the-brain-science-podcast-interview-on-exercise-and-the-brain/feed/ 0 http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/11/episode-35-the-psychology-of-extreme-sports/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/11/episode-35-the-psychology-of-extreme-sports/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:48:40 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/11/14/episode-35-the-psychology-of-extreme-sports/ Time for a little fun. I know you’ve asked yourself this question: why do people engage in those dangerous extreme sports like hang gliding, bungee jumping and rock climbing? Would you believe it might have something to do with neurotransmitters and something called Monoamine Oxidase? In this video episode we learn about Sensation Seekers. Along the way I discuss how SSRI’s (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) function in the synapse. Come along for the ride.

Resources On Extreme Sports

• Personality Psychology website at Arcadia. This site has a lot of great resources on personality. Highly recommended.
• Take the sensation-seeking scale here.
• Lots of resources on personality can be found at the Personality Pedagogy site.
• Good article here from the HealthyPlace website on monoamine oxidase and it’s role in depression.
• A nice overview of Sensation Seeking can be found in Motivation Theories and Pinciples 5th edition by Robert Beck.
• Biopsychology by John Pinel has some excellent illustrations and extensive explanations on how neurotransmitters work.
• Interesting in Time Magazine online called, Why We Take Risks: It’s the Dopamine.

Media Resources for this Episode

• Thanks to the band 3Kisses for allowing me to use “It’s Not About You” for the soundtrack to my extreme snowmobile chase.
• Extreme Bungee on YouTube.
• Here’s the YouTube video showing the extreme hang gliding video featured in this episode.
• The snowmobile chase machinima was made with the video game Stuntman: Ignition
• Here’s a link to one of the many machinima sites.



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]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/11/episode-35-the-psychology-of-extreme-sports/feed/ 3 http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/10/episode-31-lemon-slices-and-a-new-face-on-mars-gestalt-principles-at-work/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/10/episode-31-lemon-slices-and-a-new-face-on-mars-gestalt-principles-at-work/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:00:44 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/10/02/episode-31-lemon-slices-and-a-new-face-on-mars-gestalt-principles-at-work/ The gestalt principles of perception – how do they explain how we not only sometimes perceive strange things, but also how we can appreciate works of art? In this episode I take a close look at why people see a lot of strange things around them – including me. We’ll see images on lemon slices, on Mars, and on building tops. Why do we perceive these things?

Resources for this Podcast

• Perceptual Set Experiment: go here to do the “Man on a horse” experiment I created. You can run this experiment on your friends, or even use it for a project in class. Have fun with it and let me know if you’ve got any feedback/suggestions. NOTE: The control condition is the “condition 1″ button (random pictures which are unrelated to the man on the horse). The experimental condition is the “condition 2″ button (pictures of animals which should help the viewer more easily see the man on the horse).

Here are a few sites which further explain some of the Gestalt principles of organization:

• You can learn how psychological gestalt principles apply to web design at the Web Design for Instruction site
• And more about psychological gestalt principles from the Spokane Falls Community College Graphic Design website.
• Here’s the NASA site where you’ll find the “Face On Mars” pictures.
• Here’s a good site which describes the gestalt principles. It’s from the Interaction Design website.

Here is a slideshow of some of the images used in this episode. Roll over the bottom of the box below to see thumbnails of all the images which you can click on to examine any of the photos in more detail.


]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/10/episode-31-lemon-slices-and-a-new-face-on-mars-gestalt-principles-at-work/feed/ 22 http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/episode-25-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-3/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/episode-25-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-3/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:35:47 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/11/episode-25-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-3/ Image via Wikipedia We finish off this series looking at your brain as you develop by examining what is happening in your brain as you age from adolescence to older adulthood. Also: an impersonated celebrity endorsement from Star Trek’s George Takai.

Resources for this podcast

• The resources for this podcast are the same as those for episode 24, except for one book which others have recommended and which I am reading right now and it’s quite interesting. It’s called The Mature Mind by Gene Cohen. The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain
  

• Discover Magazine had a wonderful special issue devoted specifically to the brain called “The Brain: An Owner’s Manual.” It appeared on June 30, 2007. Click here to go to the Discover Website. Look under the “Mind & Brain” tab for lots of other psychology related resources.
• Here’s an interesting site showing a brain from different angles with all the parts labeled.
• In this video from YouTube, a college student points out all the parts of the brain on a brain model.

Related Episodes

Other information on Erikson can be found in these podcasts:

• Interviews with individuals in the different stages of Erikson’s model can be found in episode 21.

• Part 1 of this series on Erikson’s stages can be found in episode 22.

• Part 2 of this series on Erikson’s stages can be found in episode 24.


]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/episode-25-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-3/feed/ 2 Erikson,Neurotransmitters,The Brain We finish off this series on Erikson by looking at your brain as you develop by examining what is happening in your brain as you age from adolescence to older adulthood. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Brain_animated_color_nevit.gif)Image via Wikipedia (http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Brain_animated_color_nevit.gif) We finish off this series looking at your brain as you develop by examining what is happening in your brain as you age from adolescence to older adulthood. Also: an impersonated celebrity endorsement from Star Trek's George Takai. Resources for this podcast * The resources for this podcast are the same as those for episode 24, except for one book which others have recommended and which I am reading right now and it's quite interesting. It's called The Mature Mind by Gene Cohen. The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0465012043?ie=UTF8&tag=thepsyfil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0465012043)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thepsyfil-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0465012043) * Discover Magazine had a wonderful special issue devoted specifically to the brain called "The Brain: An Owner's Manual." It appeared on June 30, 2007. Click here (http://discovermagazine.com/) to go to the Discover Website. Look under the "Mind & Brain" tab for lots of other psychology related resources. * Here's an interesting site showing a brain (http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp) from different angles with all the parts labeled. * In this video from YouTube, a college student points out all the parts of the brain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXGxPbv8kYs) on a brain model. Related Episodes Other information on Erikson can be found in these podcasts: * Interviews with individuals in the different stages of Erikson's model (/2007/07/09/episode-20-eriksons-eight-stages-of-life/) can be found in episode 21. * Part 1 of this series on Erikson's stages (/2007/07/20/episode-22-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-1-timeliner/) can be found in episode 22. * Part 2 of this series on Erikson's stages (/2007/08/11/episode-24-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-2/) can be found in episode 24. (http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=dc284ae6-990a-4c95-ab65-21a5f7230a3e) Michael Britt no http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/episode-24-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-2/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/episode-24-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-2/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:23:33 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/11/episode-24-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-2/ Image via Wikipedia What is happening in your brain as you progress through life? In this episode we take a look at some of the changes that occur in your brain from birth to age 12. Be sure to listen to part 3 of this series, which is episode 25.

Resources for this podcast

• Discover Magazine had a wonderful special issue devoted specifically to the brain called “The Brain: An Owner’s Manual.” It appeared on June 30, 2007. Click here to go to the Discover Website. Look under the “Mind & Brain” tab for lots of other psychology related resources.
• If you’d like to manipulate the brain itself virtually, check out this site.
• Here is a very funny and informative video I found on youtube which “sings” you through the parts of the brain.

Related Episodes

Other information on Erikson can be found in these podcasts:

• Interviews with individuals in the different stages of Erikson’s model can be found in episode 21.

• Part 1 of this series on Erikson’s stages can be found in episode 22.

• Part 3 of this series on Erikson’s stages can be found in episode 25.


]]> http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2007/08/episode-24-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-2/feed/ 1 Erikson,Neurotransmitters,The Brain What is happening in your brain as you progress through life? In this episode we take a look at some of the changes that occur in your brain from birth to age 12. Be sure to listen to part 3 of this series, which is episode 25. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Neuron-no_labels.png/202px-Neuron-no_labels.png)Image via Wikipedia (http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Neuron-no_labels.png) What is happening in your brain as you progress through life? In this episode we take a look at some of the changes that occur in your brain from birth to age 12. Be sure to listen to part 3 of this series, which is episode 25. Resources for this podcast * Discover Magazine had a wonderful special issue devoted specifically to the brain called "The Brain: An Owner's Manual." It appeared on June 30, 2007. Click here (http://discovermagazine.com/) to go to the Discover Website. Look under the "Mind & Brain" tab for lots of other psychology related resources. * If you'd like to manipulate the brain (http://ect.downstate.edu/courseware/vr_brain/) itself virtually, check out this site. * Here is a very funny and informative video I found on youtube which "sings" you through the parts of the brain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li5nMsXg1Lk). Related Episodes Other information on Erikson can be found in these podcasts: * Interviews with individuals in the different stages of Erikson's model (/2007/07/09/episode-20-eriksons-eight-stages-of-life/) can be found in episode 21. * Part 1 of this series on Erikson's stages (/2007/07/20/episode-22-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-1-timeliner/) can be found in episode 22. * Part 3 of this series on Erikson's stages (/2007/08/11/episode-25-the-brains-behind-erikson-part-3/) can be found in episode 25. (http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=51a7d25e-1ee8-4142-a591-b908a203bcf4) Michael Britt no