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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psycho...
From the idea that we only use 10% of our brains to the belief that each of us has an optimal learning style that helps us learn best, many...
From societal division to economic uncertainty to global conflict, we are living in stressful times. In this special episode of Speaking of...
Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, respond to challenges and turn our ideas into realit...
Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration...
Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, the number of places where we're asked to tip has mu...
Buy now, pay later plans have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, adding yet another variable to consider when making spending decisi...
Before babies have the words to tell us what they're thinking, they can laugh. Developmental psychologist Gina Mireault, PhD, explains how s...
How much can you really tell about someone at first glance? Nicholas Rule, PhD, of the University of Toronto, talks about the science of fir...
Tourette disorder and other tic disorders affect millions of people yet remain widely misunderstood. John Piacentini, PhD, director of the U...
Life is full of situations -- and people -- that try our patience, from a standstill traffic jam to an obstinate preschooler who won’t put o...
More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat st...
Why do some ideas, products, news stories and trends spread like wildfire, while others disappear? Jonah Berger, PhD, discusses the science...
From school pressures to friendship ruptures, all kids will face challenges as they grow. Mary Alvord, PhD, talks why building resilience is...
Popular culture often frames love and dating as a competitive marketplace shaped by evolution and rigid gender differences, but relationship...
For many women, being a daughter is not just a family role – it’s a lifelong job. Dr. Allison Alford discusses what she calls “daughtering”:...
People with aphantasia can’t visualize images in their mind’s eye. Ask them to picture an apple and they see a blank screen. Aphantasia rese...
Most of us could look at a decades-old yearbook and recognize many of the faces of our former classmates -- but humans aren't the only ones...
Depression and anxiety look very different from one person to the next, and finding the right treatment can be a trial-and-error process. Bu...
What does it mean to have an AI boyfriend or girlfriend, or to turn to an AI friend for emotional support? Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel...
More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language. Viorica Marian, PhD, of Northwestern University, talks about why speaki...
Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look...
From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people -- and being sized up...
It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, P...
In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus...
Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to...
For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxie...
Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in th...
We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, ta...
Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and...
Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find...
When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations b...
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is...
Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asy...
You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the...
From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, di...
Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. Neuropsychologist Duke Han, PhD, talks about why s...
For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes, mood and memory changes. Now, researchers are le...
Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of...
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on u...
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a...
Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursu...
As an adult, making new friends—and maintaining old friendships—can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other rel...
For many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations about what romance and relationships might look li...
People are increasingly turning to chatbots for mental health advice and support – even as researchers work to develop safe, evidence-based...
Why can’t you remember your first birthday party? Or the house you lived in at age 2? Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD, talks about new studies tha...
Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control....
Can money make you mean? Most of us like to think we’d stay grounded if we were to become wealthy, but psychologists’ research suggests that...
Between economic uncertainty, the rise of AI and major changes in government policy, many U.S. workers feeling stress. A recent survey found...
Becoming a parent is a huge life transition. Now, researchers are finding evidence that parenthood actually changes the brain – and these ch...
What makes us feel secure, safe and supported in our relationships with partners, friends and family? Ximena Arriaga, PhD, talks about how e...