Comments for The Psych Files Podcast

Comment on Episode 72 (video): Memorize the Parts of the Brain by Naomi Axe

Naomi Axe — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:08:47 +0000

This was great! I actually enjoyed watching your video and feel like I learnt in just over 6 minutes what I have been trying to memorise for the past few weeks!

Comment on Ep 171 Psych Files Brief #5: The Allure of Red Dresses, Telling Jokes to Babies, and What a President Looks Like by Diana

Diana — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:01:10 +0000

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Comment on Episode 52 (video): Research Design Part 2 – Factorial Designs by Michael

Michael — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:40:39 +0000

Tanya: Thanks for your kind words. This episode was one of my favorites to do. It’s not easy to make research fun, but if you apply a little creativity you can come up with ideas for it.

Comment on Episode 52 (video): Research Design Part 2 – Factorial Designs by Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:59:49 +0000

I’m a psych major in a Research Methods class in college, and I have to come up with a mock 2×2 experiment for my final paper. This was extremely helpful! I looked around the site and found a lot of other helpful things as well. Thank you so much!

Comment on Episode 109: Correlation and Causation by Weekly Wisdom Roundup #53 | The Weekly Roundup

Weekly Wisdom Roundup #53 | The Weekly Roundup — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:28:29 +0000

[...] Correlation and Causation – Via Psych Files – Looking for examples of correlation and causation? You’ve heard it a million times: correlation doesn’t mean causation. Still need help? Well, here’s a humorous look at this topic that I think drives home the point. The Psych Files “Breaking News” explores whether satisfied workers are more productive and whether living together causes divorce. I hope you enjoy this unique video episode of The Psych Files. [...]

Comment on Episode 113: Interview with Scott Lilienfeld on the 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology by Weekly Wisdom Roundup #60 | The Weekly Roundup

Weekly Wisdom Roundup #60 | The Weekly Roundup — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:27:16 +0000

[...] The 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology – Via Psych Files – I interview Dr. Scott Lilienfeld, author of 50 Myths of Popular Psychology and we talk about, a) does the polygraph actually work?, b) do women talk more than men?, c) does handwriting analysis reveal your personality? and d) when you’re taking a multiple choice test should you change your first answer or leave it alone? Along the way we also talk about whether the full moon really does make people act strangely (and cause more dog bites). Finally, Dr. Lilienfeld provides his opinion on whether psychotherapists need to be more up-to-date on the scientific research behind the various types of psychotherapy. [...]

Comment on Episode 118: Are You REALLY Listening? Sanford Meisner, Acting and Psychology by Weekly Wisdom Roundup #69 | The Weekly Roundup

Weekly Wisdom Roundup #69 | The Weekly Roundup — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:26:40 +0000

[...] Are You REALLY Listening? Sanford Meisner, Acting and Psychology – via Psych Files – A lot of people get into psychology because they think they have good listening skills, but are you really a good listener? What does it mean to be a good listener? In this episode I look at a fascinating acting exercise created by Sanford Meisner called the “repetition exercise” which trains actors how to truly listen. Are you as good a listener as these trained actors? [...]

Comment on Episode 121: Top 10 Psychology Apps for the iPad, iPhone, & iPod by Weekly Wisdom Roundup #73 | The Weekly Roundup

Weekly Wisdom Roundup #73 | The Weekly Roundup — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:26:16 +0000

[...] Top 10 Psychology Apps for the iPad, iPhone, & iPod – via Psych Files – In this video episode I show you 10 of what I consider to be the best psychology apps in the app store. There are a lot of apps out there and many are not so good, but in this episode I pick out what I consider to be credible therapy apps, excellent mobile mind mapping tools, relaxation apps, games based on Gestalt principles of psychology, and some of the best 3 dimensional ways to look at the brain [...]

Comment on Episode 27: From Insane Asylum to Psychiatric Center: A Brief History by John l.

John l. — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:16:04 +0000

Just checking in with all my fellow (former) mental patients. Was at Hillcrest Academy Adolescent from 1976-78. Willing to speak about it with anyone. Would especially like to speak with anyone who may have been there at the same time. Also, willing to speak with students / researchers. Feel free to call at; (504) 758-2399, or forward e-mail to above address.

Comment on Episode 109: Correlation and Causation by Weekly Roundup 53: A Curated Linkfest For The Smartest People On The Web | SimoleonSense

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