The Psych Files Podcast » Aging http://www.thepsychfiles.com Psychology podcast and resources for students and educators Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:21:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 ThePsychFiles is a podcast for anyone interested in the topic of psychology and how theories in this field apply to everyday life. Dr. Michael Britt brings you an upbeat, fun podcast of interest to everyone from psychology majors to those just interested in why people do what they do. Michael Britt no Michael Britt michael@thepsychfiles.com michael@thepsychfiles.com (Michael Britt) 2007-2008 Psychology podcast and resources for students and educators psychology, human behavior, psych major, psych The Psych Files Podcast » Aging http://www.thepsychfiles.com/images/TPFnewLogo144x144.jpg http://www.thepsychfiles.com Episode 66: What to do about Mom? Personal Control and Aging http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/08/episode-66-what-to-do-about-mom-personal-control-and-aging/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/08/episode-66-what-to-do-about-mom-personal-control-and-aging/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:17:43 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/?p=179 Do nursing homes and assisted living facilities have to be so depressing? Is there a way to help senior citizens have more energy and more enthusiasm for life? What do psychologists know that you should know about how to help the elderly feel good about life? It has to do with the concept of personal control (also referred to as locus of control). Learn about it in this review of a classic study in psychology. This week on The Psych Files podcast.

The Classic Article Reviewed in This Episode

  • Langer, E. & Rodin J. (1976). The Effects of Choice and Enhanced Personal Responsibility for the Aged: A Field Experiment inan Institutional Setting. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 34, 191-198.

    “…man’s primary motivation propensity is to be effective in producing changes in his environment. man strives to be a causal agent, to be the primary locus of causation for, or the origin of, his behavior; he strives for personal causation.” – deCharms, 1968

  • Mindful Learning episode.
  • My grandma – one of the strongest women I’ve ever known:
    Grandma And Grandpa
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