Why People Step Out of the Plane — and Go Back Up the Next Day
Why would anyone step out of an airplane — and why, after a fatal accident, would they go back up the very next day? In this episode I talk...
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Does Your Cat or Dog Need Closure? Pet Grief and the Psychology of Loss
We hear the word "closure" everywhere — in true crime shows, in news coverage of trials, and in the well-meaning advice of friends after a l...
Home Alone: The Hidden Cost of Remote Work
I've worked from home for about fifteen years, and I like it. I'm a writer, I'm fine being on my own, and I've got the cats for company. But...
"I'm Getting Old" — And That Thought Might Be Killing You
Do you catch yourself saying "I'm getting old" more than you'd like to admit? Turns out, that habit might be doing more damage than you thin...
Actors Don't Really Memorize Lines!
Why do some people remember things effortlessly while others repeat information over and over and still forget it? In this episode, Michael...
Latest Research: Anthropomorphism and Dementia
In this episode of The Psych Files, I explore anthropomorphism—our tendency to attribute human characteristics to non-human entities—drawing...
The Surprising Psychology Behind Effortless Line Memorization
When I receive a new script, my first step surprises people. I create an audio recording of every scene I’m in – not just my lines, but ever...
Why Are We So Polite to AI?
When we say "please" or "thank you" to ChatGPT, we're witnessing the remarkable power of human social psychology in action. Our brains have...
The Song "Yesterday," Manhood, and the Fear of Vulnerability
In this episode of The Psych Files, I explore the fascinating intersection between music, psychology, and gender roles through subtle lyric...
Study Hack: Use ChatGPT to Ace Your Exams! | Self-Explanation Effect
Discover how to leverage ChatGPT and other AI tools to dramatically improve your learning and test performance! In this video, I explain a p...
Lost in the Click: Exploring the Browser Doorway Effect
The Blank Tab Effect: A Modern Doorway Phenomenon Have you ever switched to a new browser tab, only to find yourself staring at a blank page...
Beck's Cognitive Distortions: An AI-Powered Learning Activity
In my recent exploration of artificial intelligence, I stumbled upon a fascinating article entitled, “Instructors as Innovators: a Future-fo...
Paralyzed by Fear: Exploring Tonic Immobility in Sexual Assault
In this episode of "The Psych Files," we delve into the complex and sensitive topic of sexual assault, focusing particularly on the phenomen...
Cloning Voices: Scary Maybe, But Also Therapeutic?
I'm about as worried as anyone else about how the new tools for cloning voices could be used by "bad actors" to clone the voices of politici...
The Psychology of Music: The Role of Expectations and Minor Chords
How does music affect us emotionally? Why do minor chords sound so sad? In this episode of The Psych Files I explore ideas from Daniel Levit...
My 3 Favorite Psych Articles This Week - March 8, 2024
In this episode of The Psych Files, host Michael Britt explores three fascinating new psychology studies. First, research found that making...
From Insane Asylum to Psychiatric Center: A Brief History
When we look back at the history of psychiatric care, it’s evident that practices and treatments have evolved tremendously over the years. D...
Episode 104: Can Positive Affirmations Improve Your Self Esteem?
Can positive affirmations help raise your self esteem? People use daily affirmations and money affirmations to help them feel more confident...
Episode 64: Self Help Book - How To Tell if It's Any Good
Self Help books: why are there so many out there? How do you choose? Can they cure depression? Help you lose weight? Stop smoking? Can they...
How to Remember Names
It's hard to remember names - here's how to do it. You'll use your imagination and some weird imagery - but this works. Here's another great...