Podcasts by Why We Do What We Do

Why We Do What We Do

Create an enjoyable listener experience about psychological concepts that anyone can easily consume.

Further podcasts by The WWDWWD Crew

Podcast on the topic Sozialwissenschaften

All episodes

Why We Do What We Do
What Listening to This Episode Says About You Personality from 2023-12-08T06:12:06

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
O.K. from 2023-12-08T05:56:54

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Rating Performance Evaluations from 2023-07-03T22:32:18

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Astrology: It's All Fun Until Someone Gets Hurt from 2023-05-16T06:42:45

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Why We Need the Crunch from 2023-05-15T05:45:12

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
A Behavioral Analysis of Depression Pt. 2 from 2023-05-15T05:23:39

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
A Behavioral Analysis of Depression Pt. 1 from 2023-05-15T05:15:43

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Exercise for What Ails Ya from 2023-05-02T06:19:08

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories from 2023-05-02T06:08:01

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
That Thing You Doula (Interview with Dr. Ashley Greenwald from 2023-05-02T05:53:45

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
William James from 2023-05-01T07:36:05

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Wolf Trainers from 2023-04-21T18:09:23

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Sick for Attention from 2023-04-09T05:10:34

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Motivational Interviewing from 2023-01-13T21:41:34

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Human Lost and Found from 2023-01-13T21:16:37

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Genital Reveal Parties from 2023-01-13T21:02:15

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Get Rich(ish) from 2023-01-13T20:51:58

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Psychology of... Calendars? from 2022-12-23T07:19:31

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
Applied Behavior Analysis: Anti-Ableism w/ Dr. Megan Miller and Dr. Kerri Milyko from 2022-12-21T08:23

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
241 | Christmas Origins: Santa Claus from 2022-12-21T07:55:01

This time of year it is fun to explore the origins of our most rock-solid traditions. In this discussion we learn about our favorite god-like mutant: Santa...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
240 | (COVID) Vaccine Hesitancy pt 2 from 2021-12-15T15:04

"Pretend reasons" for being hesitant about the vaccine are the conspiracy theories and nonsense. Motivated reasons are the biases and excuses that sound le...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
239 | (COVID) Vaccine Hesitancy pt 1 from 2021-12-08T15:30

We may disagree with them, strongly, but those of us who are hesitant about getting the vaccine, are not stupid. And treating them as such will only cause them to dig their heels in more strongly. ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
238 | Goop from 2021-12-01T11:00

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand markets itself as an “alternative wellness” brand that encompasses a variety of products, tips, and information geared toward improving the wellbeing of most anyone. Th...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
237 | Beyond Dog and Boba Fett from 2021-11-24T11:00

Bounty hunting has evolved from several centuries ago from a more renegade and vigilante practice and into a formal, licensed, and routine job. Those who enter the business are often ex-law enforce...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
236 | Don't You D.A.R.E. from 2021-11-17T11:00

This ideological and foolish program was not only ineffective but in some instances lead to increases in the likelihood that children would use drugs. Jeff Sessions supports it though. The D.A.R.E....

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
235 | Above the Atmosphere from 2021-11-10T11:00

Only a small percentage of people who have attempted to be astronauts have succeeded. The training and physical requirements are extremely stringent. This is because billions of dollars and many li...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
234 | Poisoned from 2021-11-03T10:00

Poisoning yourself can save your life! Although this statement makes it seem like we are some alternative medicine podcast or Goop shill, we are neither! The practice of taking small amounts of poi...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
233 | Why We Bury Our Dead from 2021-10-27T10:00

Did you ever think about that "burying" means when it comes to the dead? Although many creatures might end up in the dirt, humans seem to be the only ones who do it intentionally. The first evidenc...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
232 | What Makes Something "Creepy?" from 2021-10-20T10:00

There are feelings that we call "the creeps:" Heightened awareness, the chills, dilated pupils. There are things that are creepy: things in contextually inappropriate places, things that imply a hi...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
231 | Vampires from 2021-10-13T10:00

There are legitimate medical conditions that may have given rise to the myth of vampires. We discuss the history of vampire lore, vampirism in other cultures, and the diseases that may have inspire...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
230 | History of Halloween from 2021-10-06T10:00

Halloween is a timeless tradition that offers innocent and sometimes mischievous fun for people of all ages. It’s at time where anyone can mask their identity in place of a playful one, dive into b...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
229 | Low-Grade Mania from 2021-09-29T10:00

This rare disease has been described as "the one you would want to get if you had to have a disorder." Nevertheless, the long-term effects are deleterious. One of the hosts disclosed having this di...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
228 | Psychology's Checkered Bible from 2021-09-22T10:00

Did you know the first attempt to catalog mental health diversity occurred as part of the US Census? Although people had been imprisoning people for "mental health" issues for a century beforehand,...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
227 | Guardians from 2021-09-15T10:00

Conservatorship didn't begin with Britney Spears. Shane and Abraham discuss her case and the general principle behind conservatorship. This is meant to be a good thing, and often is a good thing, b...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
226 | Jet Lag from 2021-09-08T10:00

The ability to travel far enough fast enough to feel the effects of a dramatically different day/night cycle is very new to the human experience. Only in the last century or century and a half has ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
225 | Sleepless in Insomnia from 2021-09-01T10:00

There are different types of insomnia characterized by the causes and nature of the issue. For instance, insomnia caused by external factors such as drugs or kids, is not the primary kind of insomn...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
224 | Speed Reading: Read Anything in Normal Minutes from 2021-08-25T10:00

It is not hard to find websites and gurus offering the promise of reading at extreme speeds while maintaining high comprehension. So, what doesn't everyone do this? Because there are physical limit...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
223 | What is the Point of Music Videos? from 2021-08-18T10:00

From “Thriller” to “Gangnam Style,” and everything in between, music videos have captured our hearts for several decades. This episode explores the early iterations that existed before the advent o...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
222 | Kleptomania from 2021-08-11T10:00

Kleptomania is an accepted mental condition listed under a category of disorders related to impulse control. It involves an individual’s ability to resist “urges” that arise under unique circumstan...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
221 | Impulsivity and the Marshmallow from 2021-08-04T10:00

There are several quintessential psychology experiments whose notoriety transcend beyond college Intro Psych Courses. Walter Mischel’s “Marshmallow Test,” as it became popularized as, was no except...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
220 | Gross Sounds from 2021-07-28T10:00

Shane and Abraham (Shanebraham) explore the not-a-disorder, but still very real experience that many people have. Misophonia (not the sound of musical miso, although that's what the name seems like...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
219 | ABA Pt. 9: Reflections from 2021-07-21T10:00

If the last episode was the end, consider this the epilogue. The making-of, if you will. We recount our experiences with anxiety, ethics, planning, and all of the wonderful feedback we received. Th...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
218 | ABA Pt. 8: The Finale from 2021-07-14T10:00

The end. Fin. The culmination of the miniseries on the controversy around Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as harmful. This final discussion is what we have been working toward over this entire seri...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
217 | ABA Pt. 7: Feelings from 2021-07-07T10:00

The argument is that Behavior Analysts don't consider a child's emotional well-being and ignore their feelings. Specifically, this is in regard to blocking or preventing self-soothing behaviors suc...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
216 | ABA Pt. 6: Dependency from 2021-06-30T10:00

Teaching, managing, supervising, etc. requires some amount of scaffolding to train new skills. For example, providing explicit instruction, demonstrating the performance, immediate feedback, and ev...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
215 | ABA Pt. 5: Obedience from 2021-06-23T10:00

Over compliance can arise in coercive situations inside of many contexts including workplaces, relationships, and in ABA. It can also arise under multiple circumstances such as a highly reinforcing...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
214 | ABA Pt. 4: Applying It from 2021-06-16T10:00

One of the most substantial hurdles is ensuring that what we do can be applied to real-life situations. Generalization is one of the stated goals of the field of ABA and much has been done to incre...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
213 | ABA Pt. 3: Little Robots from 2021-06-09T10:00

One of the challenging aspects of teaching new behaviors is to teach them in such a way that they are meaningful to the individual, their social community, and to their family. Doing so can result ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
212 | ABA Pt. 2: A History of Punishment from 2021-06-02T10:00

This discussion follows us into the past as we talk about the use of punishment as an intervention for changing behavior. This practice stood alongside a host of horrific treatments from a range of...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
211 | Applied Behavior Analysis Part 1 from 2021-05-26T10:00

Recent increases in the controversial accusations that Applied Behavior Analysis is harmful, abusive, and similar to conversion therapy, have lead to a vitriolic feud online. Although the message i...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
210 | Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex Work (But Were Too Afraid To Ask) from 2021-05-19T10:00

Sex work is one of the oldest professions. In places where it is legal (or at least decriminalized), sex work is safe, healthy, and protects the workers. In places where it is blocked and criminali...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
209 | Appliance, Silk, Blue: Anniversary Traditions from 2021-05-12T10:00

There are certain gifts expected for specific anniversary traditions. What may have started out as genuine support eventually blossomed into a practice guide and capitalist boondoggle. Plus, we fou...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
208 | I Give You Feels, You Give Me Money Part 2 from 2021-05-05T10:00

Emotional marketing is a strategy that has been deeply incorporated into campaigns to solicit donations, sell products, gain brand loyalty, and other uses for decades. Finding successful methods to...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
207 | I Give You Feels, You Give Me Money Part 1 from 2021-04-28T10:00

Emotional marketing is a strategy that has been deeply incorporated into campaigns to solicit donations, sell products, gain brand loyalty, and other uses for decades. Finding successful methods to...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
206 | Pavlov, The Man Himself from 2021-04-21T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
205 | 1847: A Cannibal Story from 2021-04-14T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
204 | Book Cover Judgement from 2021-04-07T12:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
203 | While We Were Sleeping from 2021-03-31T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
202 | Extreme Altruism from 2021-03-24T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
201 | 10 Ways To Ruin Your Sleep from 2021-03-17T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
200 | Our Oldest Episode Yet from 2021-03-10T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
199 | Teaching Prejudice from 2021-03-03T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
198 | Rebels and Iconoclasts from 2021-02-24T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
197 | I Was Just Following Orders from 2021-02-17T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
196 | A Name Eman a from 2021-02-10T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
195 | Yoga na Love This from 2021-02-03T15:30

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
194 | Canceled from 2021-01-27T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
193 | Character v Circumstance from 2021-01-20T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
192 | The new ABA&OT Podcast from 2021-01-13T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
191 | Don't Trust Your Common Sense from 2021-01-06T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
190 | Why We Believe in Money from 2020-12-30T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
189 | Conversion "Therapy" is a No from 2020-12-23T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
188 | Real Fake Medicine from 2020-12-16T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
187 | Gaslighting from 2020-12-09T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
186 | Translating Reality from 2020-12-02T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
185 | Drunk Tank Pink from 2020-11-25T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
184 | Holding Back Tears: How to Resist Crying from 2020-11-18T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
183 | Handedness and Personality or Just Handedness from 2020-11-11T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
182 | How to Protest Safely from 2020-11-04T15:39:48

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
181 | The Dead Preserved from 2020-10-28T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
180 | Possessed: Exorcisms from 2020-10-21T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
179 | Witch Trials from 2020-10-14T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
178 | Afraid of the Dark from 2020-10-07T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
177 | Why I Am A Green Party Supporter (BONUS!) from 2020-10-02T16:47

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
176 | Why I Am A Libertarian from 2020-09-30T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
175 | Why I Am A Republican from 2020-09-23T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
174 | Why I Am A Democrat from 2020-09-16T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
173 | Euphemisms: You Know What This Means from 2020-09-09T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
172 | How to Learn Anything! from 2020-09-02T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
171 | Anti-Racism from 2020-08-26T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
170 | The Hawthorne Effect from 2020-08-19T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
169 | Artificial Intelligence from 2020-08-12T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
168 | Syphilis Part 2 from 2020-08-05T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
167 | Syphilis Part 1 from 2020-07-29T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
166 | Stockholm Syndrome from 2020-07-22T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
165 | Human Nature from 2020-07-15T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
164 | Would a Head Transplant Work? from 2020-07-08T13:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
163 | Can You Feel Yourself Being Watched? from 2020-07-01T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
162 | Why Do We Dream? from 2020-06-24T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
161 | Board Games from 2020-06-17T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
160 | Why Do We Kiss Each Other? from 2020-06-10T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
159 | Masturbation: The Original DIY from 2020-06-03T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
158 | Distracted Driving from 2020-05-27T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
157 | Motivated Reasoning from 2020-05-20T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
156 | Why? Our 3-Year Anniversary With Special Guests! from 2020-05-13T16:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
155 | Addicted to Social Media Part 2 from 2020-05-06T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
154 | Addicted to Social Media Part 1 from 2020-04-29T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
153 | Triage: The Best Idea Ever? from 2020-04-22T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
152 | Why and How We Grieve from 2020-04-15T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
151 | Montessori Schooling (Part 2) from 2020-04-08T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
150 | Montessori Schooling (Part 1) from 2020-04-01T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
149 | Understanding Dyslexia from 2020-03-25T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
148 | False Memories: The Mandela Effect from 2020-03-18T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
147 | Criminal Profiling from 2020-03-11T10:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
146 | Right and Left Brain Personality from 2020-03-04T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
145 | Imposter Syndrome from 2020-02-26T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
144 | Default Mode Network of the Brain from 2020-02-19T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
143 | How to Tell if Someone is Flirting With You | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-02-12T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
142 | Altruism | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-02-05T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
141 | Are Kids Losing Their Attention Span? | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-01-29T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
140 | Sensory Integration Therapy | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-01-22T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
139 | Berserkers | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-01-15T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
138 | Why People Do Stupid Things (Part 2) | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-01-08T11:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
137 | Why People Do Stupid Things (Part 1) | Why We Do What We Do from 2020-01-01T14:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
136 | Psychedelics in Therapy With Stu Law (Part 3) | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-12-25T14:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
135 | Psychedelics in Therapy With Stu Law (Part 2) | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-12-18T14:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
134 | Psychedelics in Therapy With Stu Law (Part 1) | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-12-11T14:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
133 | Prion Diseases | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-12-04T14:00

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
132 | The Ghosts of Limbs Past: Phantom Limb Pain | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-11-27T14:00

When a limb is lost or removed, most people report feeling a sensation of pain in the area where that body part used to be... even though it's gone! Long understood to be a part of the experience i...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
131 | Lead Poisoning Our Brains | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-11-20T14:00

Lead has been used as cosmetics, sweetener, a contraceptive, and a host of other things. We even discovered it was detrimental to our health, but ramped up consumption of this dangerous metal anywa...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
130 | The Psychology of Humor (Our Funniest Episode Ever!) | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-11-13T14:00

Special guest, Stu Law, has studied humor and comedy as a hobby and somewhat more directly in his career. He has evaluated what makes us laugh and come to the conclusion that... well, you can find ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
129 | Tapping Meridian Points | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-11-06T14:00

Serious psychologists have recommended using tapping meridian points as legitimate psychological therapy. So we decided to explore the history and science of meridian points. There is not scientifi...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
128 | Zombie Bugs | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-10-30T13:00

Our final Halloween themed episode dives into real-life zombies. Besides being horrifyingly disturbing, these brainless parasites pose an interesting conundrum to understanding how a reanimated co...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
127 | Sleep Paralysis: Demons and Ghosts in the Night | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-10-23T13:00

The penultimate installment of our creepy psychology themed month of October is a breakdown of sleep paralysis. The experience we have when we begin to drift in or out of sleep and find ourselves ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
126 | Where Our Superstitions Come From | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-10-16T13:00

Our third installment of our creepy psychology themed month of October discusses what superstitions are and where they come from. Furthermore, even people who don't think they are superstitious oft...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
125 | Why People Like Horror Movies | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-10-09T13:00

People watch scary movies around Halloween and other times of the year. Many horror films are produced every year. What is this strange fascination that people have with the macabre and feeling fea...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
124 | Crying Wolf: Clinical Lycanthropy | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-10-02T13:00

Clinical Lycanthropy is the mental health condition in which people believe that they turn into an animal of some kind, commonly werewolves. The evidence and history of this as a diagnosis and poss...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
123 | Seizure Disorders | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-09-25T13:00

Our brains are a complex network of neurons that connect all of the parts of our body together. So if the electrochemical signals fire sporadically then there could be a wide range of various sympt...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
122 | Brain Food | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-09-18T13:00

Many people make exaggerated claims about the neurological benefits of specific foods and then charge you for their consultation expertise, their dietary supplements, their recipes, or their other ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
121 | A Brief Introduction to Punishment | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-09-11T13:00

Punishment is neither good nor bad, but it can be positive or negative. Puzzle that one out! There is a technical use o of the term and concept of punishment and a lot of interesting research. This...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
120 | Sign Language With Primates | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-09-04T13:00

Many point to the uniqueness of humans in their language. Others suggest that we just haven't found a way to teach language to other species. This all changed with researchers reported teaching hun...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
119 | Twin Studies | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-08-28T13:00

Twin studies have been a staple in psychological research for over a century. But many people don't know about the critical assumptions implicit in conducting these studies. Shane and Abraham break...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
118 | Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Schools | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-08-21T13:00

Students experience positive and negative reinforcement throughout their school day. Some of this reinforcement is specifically delivered by teachers, and some of it just occurs as a part of a norm...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
117 | Who Still Uses Behavior Modification? | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-08-14T13:00

Recent pundits have voiced their alarm and concern over the use of behavior modification strategies to create "addictive" patterns of behavior. Who are the people still using this technique? It tur...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
116 | Why Are Some People Picky Eaters? | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-08-07T13:00

Why are some people picky eaters, while others are adventurous? Is it evolution? Parenting? Some combination of the two? This isn't a discussion on interventions for feeding disorders or food selec...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
115 | Leaning Over the Edge: The Call of the Void | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-07-31T13:00

Many of us have had the experience of looking over the edge and wondering what it would be like to jump or fall. We don't actually want to, but we are curious. Edgar Allen Poe called this The Imp o...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
114 | A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock 'N Roll: The Psychology of Music Preference | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-07-24T13:00

People often have seemingly inexplicable taste in music. What is it that that drives us toward our music preferences? Have you ever felt persecuted for your taste in music? Learn about the psycholo...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
113 | You Know Less Than You Think: The Dunning-Kruger Effect | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-07-17T13:00

A common cognitive bias we have is that we tend to think that we are better informed and experienced in things that we really are. The examples are practically endless and everyone does it. What ar...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
112 | Expelled: Racial Inequality in School Discipline With Dr. Kent McIntosh | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-07-10T13:00

Schools might be as segregated today as they have ever been. Learn more with Dr. Kent McIntosh as he lends his expertise on racial inequality (disproportionality) in school discipline. Remember t...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
111 | Too Many Choices! Option Paralysis | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-07-03T13:00

Sometimes we find ourselves faced with so many options that we choose to do nothing at all. What is with going on with that? Shane and Abraham discuss the theories regarding why we freeze in the fa...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
110 | Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-06-26T13:00

One of the most controversial and interesting topics in psychology is understanding how we diagnose mental health disorders. Shane and Abraham explain the history of diagnosis, list some of the dia...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
109 | The Downfall of Mental Hospitals | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-06-19T13:00

The setting: terrible hospital conditions and a poor understanding of mental health disorders. The solution: move patients out of the hospitals and into the... jail? Street? A bus to another state?...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
108 | How to Study | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-06-12T13:00

Cramming for a test? Find yourself struggling to remember things that you just ready when studying for class? Just interested in getting better at a particular skill? Don't care? Then this episode ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
107 | Child Development Part 2: Birth Through the First Two Years | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-06-05T16:01:18

Returning for a second discussion of the initial stages of human development, RyanO and Abraham discuss the various birthing processes. In addition, we talk about some of the basic developmental m...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
106 | Child Development Part 1: Pregnancy | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-05-29T13:00

Learn about the fascinating journey we take through pregnancy and why it’s amazing that we have been successful as a species. Furthermore, we discuss how learning begins while we are de...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
105 | What's Going On With Weighted Vests? | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-05-22T14:03:03

Check out the most recent discussion from Shane and Abraham on what could be classified as another pseudoscience entry. Look into our notes and do some of your own research to learn mor...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
104 | Why We Do What We Do Turns 2! | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-05-15T13:00

Hey, we are pretty excited that we have been able to be sharing our podcast with you for two years! In this episode, we discuss where we’ve been and what we have planned for the next ye...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
103 | Bullying in Schools with Dr. Scott Ross and Brooke Wagner | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-05-08T13:39:43

Bullying is an interesting problem in schools. What is it? Is it over-recognized or under-recognized? What works in reducing bullying? This week we are joined by Dr. Scott Ross, the director of the...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
102 | Did Behaviorism Kill Research on Emotions? | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-05-01T13:00

Author Frans De Waal claimed on national radio that behaviorism killed research on emotions for most of the 20th century. What a remarkable achievement! Abraham and Shane dig into just what those b...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
101 | Multi-Tasking is Hard | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-04-24T13:00

How well can humans multi-task? A lot less than we'd like to believe. Shane and Abraham describe what is really going on when we try and multi-task, why we are so bad at it, and how you can get bet...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
100 | Fad Treatments for Autism | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-04-19T13:00

This week Shane, RyanO and Abraham welcome on the ABA Inside Track crew for our 100th episode covering some of the weirdest, ineffective, and potentially harmful treatments for autism out there. ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
099 | How We Know What We Know | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-04-10T15:08:17

This week Shane, RyanO and Abraham tackle Epistemology - or the study of how we know what we know! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
098 | Homeopathy Treatment for Mental Health | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-04-05T13:00

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
097 | I'm So Sorry! Why We Apologize | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-03-29T04:37:58

Apologizing is an interesting thing that we do. What do we get out of apologizing? What do we get out receiving them? Abraham and Shane discuss how and why we apologize, the idea of schadenfreude (...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
096 | The Mozart Effect | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-03-20T18:22:04

This week Abraham and RyanO talk about the Mozart effect, which suggests that "listening to Mozart (and some other iterations!) makes you smarter." Listen and subscribe so you never miss an episode...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
095 | How Alcohol Makes Us Feel Drunk | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-03-15T01:36:12

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Ever wonder why and how alcohol makes us feel drunk? Ryan and Abraham explain what is in alcohol and how it interacts with our brain to cause us to feel intoxica...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
094 | False Confessions | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-03-07T06:41:19

Shane and Abraham tackle the how and why of false confessions. Why do people "confess" to crimes they didn't commit? To what extent do law enforcement officers encourage these false confessions? Li...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
093 | Animal Aggression Part 2 With Hannah Branigan&Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-03-01T02:21:13

This episode we continue our fascinating discussion with Hannah Branigan of the "Drinking from the Toilet" podcast, and Ryan Cartlidge of the "Animal Training Academy" regarding animals aggression....

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
BONUS | Join the Team! | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-02-25T14:00

We’re looking for some assistance on the podcast. If you think you fit what we’re looking for, then send us an email! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at in...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
092 | Animal Aggression Part 1 With Hannah Branigan&Ryan Cartlidge | Why WeDo What We Do from 2019-02-21T19:19

This week we welcome on Hannah Branigan and Ryan Cartlidge to talk about animal aggression. Make sure to check out their podcasts: https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/ https://www...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
091 | Synesthesia (The Sun Smells Too Loud) | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-02-15T15:43:27

syn·es·the·sia /ˌsinəsˈTHēZHə/ noun PHYSIOLOGY•PSYCHOLOGY the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body. Listen...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
090 | Gestalt (Gesundheit) | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-02-07T05:34:59

Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
089 | Chelation Therapy For Autism: A Dangerous Myth | Why We Do What We Do from 2019-01-31T16:32:51

Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
088 | Lobotomies as Psychotherapy │ Why We Do What We Do from 2019-01-22T14:00

Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
087 | Super Color Vision: Human Tetrachromats │ Why We Do What We Do from 2019-01-18T05:40:56

Some people are born with superhuman color vision. But do they even know that they have it? How well can humans use an extra set of cones? Learn about this rare genetic condition which just might e...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
086 | A Horse that Could Math!│ Why We Do What We Do from 2019-01-09T21:26:47

There once was an awesome horse... Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
085 | 5:1 is the Magic Number│ Why We Do What We Do from 2019-01-03T22:28:02

Do you say more negative or positive things? Do people say more negative or positive things to you? Listen in to learn about some of the fascinating research on this simple strategy that can predic...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
084 | The Psychology of ASMR│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-12-27T00:23:52

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a psychological event characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin. It has been compared with auditory-tactile synesthesia and may...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
083 | Dog Breeds&Personalities │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-12-19T15:04:49

Are certain dogs more likely to be aggressive? What do we ACTUALLY know about dog personalities? Can they be changed?

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
082 | How Much Can Sommeliers Sense? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-12-13T07:40:55

How do wine experts do their job? How many different flavors can a sommelier detect? Abraham and RyanO dive into the research on wine-tasting and the science (or lack thereof) of sommeliers. Learn ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
081 | Why is Fluency Important? Part 2: An Interview With Dr. Donny Newsome │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-12-05T20:33:41

Following up with part 1, Abraham interviews Dr. Donny Newsome, a founding director of Fit Learning, on the topic of fluency. Every wonder what it is, why it matters, or how to become fluent? Liste...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
080 | Why is Fluency Important? Part 1 │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-12-01T04:30:12

Fluency is a concept that has been used in a wide variety of descriptions applied to aspect of human performance. In part 1 RyanO and Abraham breakdown the definition and applications of fluency, f...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
079 | Parsimony │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-11-15T00:53:49

In this Episode, the team dives into what it means to be parsimonious and why it matters in psychology. This and more on your favorite consumable psychology podcast! Listen in, and remember that ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
078 | Creativity │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-11-06T18:25:36

In this Episode, the team dives into the questions of creativity. Where does it come from? Can it be created or influenced? This and more on your favorite consumable psychology podcast! Listen in...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
077 │ Do Babies Recognize Good&Evil? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-10-31T13:30

Are babies born good? Do they have some sense of morality? Can babies identify good and evil? How evil ARE babies? Do they spill the Cheerios to satisfy some dark urges?.Are babies born with a sens...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
076 │What is an EEG? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-10-26T13:00

On this week’s episode Miranda and Abraham the electroencephalogram (EEG). What does it do? What is it for? Are the robots coming for us? Listen in and find out!

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
075 │ Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 3: Tinnitus and Auditory Processing Disorder │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-10-23T06:06:43

Ringing in the ears? Trouble understanding speech? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane team up to wrap up our discussion about hearing with an emphasis on understanding what is known about diagn...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
074 │ Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 2: Treating Hearing Loss │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-10-15T21:37:21

How is hearing loss tested for and treated? Abraham, Shane, and RyanO return to discuss treatments for hearing loss and some other topical and controversial topics with special guest audiologists D...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
073 │ Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 1│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-10-08T20:09:17

How do we hear? How does our hearing affect our perception of the world? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane interview special guests audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse to le...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
072 | Circular Reasoning: Redux | Why We Do What We Do from 2018-09-27T05:48:19

Revisit this oldie by goodie. We have employed discussions of circular reasoning frequently, so listen in for a refresher on this logical fallacy. Abraham and RYANO jump into the world of logical f...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
071 │ Tolman's Cognitive Maps: A False Sense of Direction │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-09-20T03:03:52

What are Cognitive Maps? Miranda and Abraham review Tolman’s experiment and discuss some possible explanations for the phenomenon of latent learning. Are rewards essential to learn? Listen in and f...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
070 │ Spare The Rod: Corporal Punishment │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-09-14T06:29:17

Does physical punishment improve bad behavior? Miranda and Abraham explore the history and recent research of corporal punishment. Conclusion? Listen in to find out! Listen in, and remember that y...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
069 │ Thorndike’s Cat in a Box: The Learning Curve? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-09-07T01:03:21

Abraham and Miranda talk about the learning curve! Is it real? Where does it break down?  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
068 │ Phenomenology is a Phunny Word │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-08-29T16:39:23

This week Miranda and Abraham talk about how funny of a word Phenomenology is... well, that and what it's all about! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
067 │ A Hierarchy of Needs Part 2│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-08-23T06:18:03

Abraham and Shane elaborate on some of the criticisms and concerns regarding Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. From a critical discussion to a review of research, part 2 explores the background ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
066 │ A Hierarchy of Needs Part 1│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-08-16T06:34:36

Abraham and Shane team up to tackle the technical details of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. From a historical overview to a critical analysis, part 1 explores the background of this landmark ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
065 │ The Whole Story of Little Albert│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-08-08T16:45

Miranda and Abraham describe the "Little Albert" experiment in detail. This goes over how the experiment was carried out and the latest information on what happened to Little Albert after he left t...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
064 │ Hypnosis│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-08-01T13:00

In this episode, Miranda, Shane, and Abraham discuss hypnosis. What are some potential explanations for this phenomenon? Is it just a party trick or a viable therapeutic intervention?  Listen in, ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
063 │ Intelligence - Part 3 │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-07-25T14:33:13

Abraham and Miranda explore the history of the IQ test. Tune in to hear about the evolution and application of this ubiquitous measure over the past 150 years. Listen in, and remember that you can...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
062 │ Intelligence - Part 2 │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-07-19T06:51

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology behind intelligence and IQ. It's the second of a three part series on this controversial topic! Listen in, and remember that you can r...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
061 │ Intelligence - Part 1 │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-07-11T18:37:40

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology behind intelligence and IQ. It's the first of a three part series on this controversial topic! Listen in, and remember that you can re...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
060 │ What's Your Brain Say? PET&CT Scans │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-07-04T13:00

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology behind PET scans and CT scans - asking questions like, can you REALLY diagnose from these medical processes?   Listen in, and remember...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
059 │ Animal Assisted Therapy │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-06-28T22:15:41

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology about animal assisted therapy in the typical, easily consumable way! Don't wanna miss this one!  Listen in, and remember that you can ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
058 │ Earning Instructional Control w/ Dr. Megan Miller │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-06-20T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO sit down with Dr. Megan Miller to talk about positive strategies for parenting, teaching, and just about any other instructional setting you may think of! Listen...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
057 │ Understanding Hoarding │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-06-13T16:27:52

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO try to understand why some of us hoard things. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the com...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
056 │ Positive Behavior Intervention&Supports (PBIS) w/ Dr. George Sugai │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-06-06T16:00

In this episode, Shane and RYANO talk about psychology in the workplace.welcome on Dr. George Sugai to talk about Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports.  "The broad purpose of PBIS is to imp...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
055 │ Organizational Psychology │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-05-31T15:30:19

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about psychology in the workplace. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments b...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
054 │ Supervision (W/ Dr. Tyra Sellers) │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-05-23T13:00

In this episode, Miranda, Shane and RYANO talk about the difference between management and supervision with Dr. Tyra Sellers.  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.090...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
053 │ One Year of WWDWWD! │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-05-17T15:41:35

In this episode, we celebrate our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. WOO!!! Abraham, Miranda, Shane and RYANO reflect on the last year, answer some questions, and talk about what’s in store for season two! Liste...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
052 │ Muscle Memory │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-05-09T19:14:49

In this episode, we celebrate our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. WOO!!! Abraham and RYANO also discuss the topic of muscle memory. What is it? Is it a "real" thing? Can you leverage it to be better at certain...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
051 │ Anchoring with Austin Harris │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-05-02T13:00

In this episode, Miranda leads something a little different from the Why We Do What We Do Crew and talks about our tendency to rely too heavily on an initial information offered (known as the "anch...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
050 │ Do We Have Free Will? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-04-25T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the age-old question: Do You Have Free Will? Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, throug...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
049 │ Sensory Deprivation Tanks │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-04-18T16:53:16

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about what's going on when you deprive your senses in those salty dark deprivation tanks that seem to be kind of everywhere!  Listen in, and remember that y...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
048 │ Implicit Association Tests│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-04-12T13:46:25

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about implicit association tests. What's the science say? Because these things are being used a lot more than you would think! Listen in, and remember that y...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
047 │ What Are Ethics? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-04-04T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO tackle a listener-submitted request - Ethics! Whew, this is going to be a fun one!   Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at i...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
046 │ Leadership with Dr. Joe Dagen │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-03-28T13:00

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on Why We Do What We Do Podcast belong solely to the individual guests, co-hosts, and creators of the podcast, and not their employer, organization, comm...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
045 │ Why We Don't Remember │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-03-22T15:10:05

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO can't remember what was scheduled... Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments belo...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
044 │ What We Can Learn From Animal Research │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-03-15T15:28:10

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about Animal Research! We went to social media to ask what you were interested, and whoa! So many good questions and requests! This is the first attempt at t...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
043 │ Perspective Taking │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-03-07T20:28:49

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about perspective taking - the act of perceiving a situation or event from an alternative point of view. Check out our take! (of course in the nice and consu...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
042 │ Impulsivity and Behavioral Economics: An Interview with Dr. Len Green │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-02-28T19:22:52

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk with Dr. Len Green about impulsive behavior and get into an easy-to-understand discussion about behavioral economics!  Listen in, and remember that you can ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
041 │ What Are Psychological Data?│ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-02-21T18:58:32

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about what we mean when we say "data." You can love it, you can hate it, but you can't ignore it unless you first understand it. Let us know if it's in line ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
040 │ Why Do We Bystander Effect │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-02-14T21:48:31

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the well-known bystander effect, including classic examples, and of course their thoughts and some of the research (or lack thereof?)!  Listen in, and ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
039 │ The Morally Difficult Position of Psychology │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-02-07T14:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about how understanding Why We Do What We Do can put you in a really tough place. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
038 │ Jonathan Tarbox Talks Defusion and the Idolatry of the Mind │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-01-31T14:00

In this episode, Miranda, Abraham and RYANO welcome Dr. Johnathan Tarbox onto the show to talk about the tendency to worship the mind and ways to work around the barriers that it can create.  List...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
037 │ Dogmatism │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-01-24T14:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about Dogmatism, or "the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others." Listen in, ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
036 │ Why We Do Things We No Longer Enjoy (The Sunk Cost Effect) │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-01-17T12:34:56

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the Sunk Cost Effect. Is it a REAL thing? Where are the boundaries if so? Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at i...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
035 │ Your Personality and You │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-01-11T02:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about personality! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on socia...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
034 │ Projective Tests - Rorschach Ink Blot&More! │ Why We Do What We Do from 2018-01-03T14:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about projective tests! We're sure you've seen them in pop culture, or perhaps in a psychological setting. There are a lot out there, but we stick closely to...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
033 │Grit: An Interview Dr. Steven C. Hayes │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-12-28T06:00

Dr. Steven C. Hayes joins the show to talk about Grit! This is the longest, and likely the most jam-packed episode for anyone looking to get a grasp of what grit entails, ways of overcoming hurdles...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
032 │Making the Case for Case Studies │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-12-20T16:09

talk about case studies! Are they useful ideas? Is what is true for one of us a glimpse for all of us? Dive in to learn about the keys to understanding case studies!   Listen in, and remember that...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
031 │Why You Are Who You Are (The Self) │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-12-13T14:50

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about why you are who you are (the self!).  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the co...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
030 │Anger Management │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-12-06T14:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about anger management. Strategies, tips, questions and more! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast....

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
029 │The Polygraph Test (Lie Detector) │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-11-30T14:39:15

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the polygraph (lie detector) test. Is it useful? Is it accurate? Are there alternatives? Does it do harm? All these questions and more! Listen in, an...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
028 │Consciousness: The Case for and Against │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-11-22T06:56:48

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about consciousness, presenting arguments for and against it in their ever so consumable fashion!  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
027 │Challenging Behavior At Restaurants (and In General)│ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-11-15T14:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk speculate as to why children are "poorly behaved" in their typical "consumable psychology" style. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
026 │Aphantasia: Thinking Without Pictures │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-11-08T14:00

In 1880 Sir Francis Galton first identified a phenomenon in which people cannot visualize. Reports suggested that as much as 2.5% of the population may live this experience daily. Until now this ph...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
025 │Learning Styles Are Not A Thing │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-11-01T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the evidence for learning styles (or lack there of).  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.co...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
024 │What Happened to Asperger Syndrome? │ Why We Do What We Do from 2017-10-25T23:42:57

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the changes made in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders regarding Asperger Syndrome. Listen in, and remember that you can reach ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
023 | S - Bm - Inal Mes - Ag - Ng | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-10-18T13:13:31

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about subliminal messages! Presumably there are signals and messages that can pass below (sub) the normal limits of perception or cognition, but what does th...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
022 | Truth of a Liar, Part 2 of 2 | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-10-11T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the second part of truth and lies! This week we wrap up the conversation by talking about lies.  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directl...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
021 | Truth of a Liar, Part 1 of 2 | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-10-04T19:39:07

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about truth and lies! It's a 2-parter, so buckle in for the first half of the discussion and we'll be back next week with the rest of the discussion!  Liste...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
020 | Uhs, Ums&Likes | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-09-27T12:35:41

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the little filler words that we use all the time. Do they serve a purpose? Why do some people use them more than others? These sorts of questions are a...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
019 | Neurobabble | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-09-20T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO discuss "Neurobabble" and raise the question of if nonsense brain 'science' makes said 'science' more believable! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us d...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
018 | Willpower | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-09-13T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO discuss "Willpower" and the role that it plays in understanding Why We Do What We Do! :) Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
017 | Issues in Gender and Sexuality | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-09-06T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO havea  special guest on the show to discuss the psychology involved in issues related to gender and sexuality. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us dire...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
016 | esreveR ygolohcysP | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-08-30T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about esreveR ygolohcysP! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR o...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
015 | A Deep Dive Into Motivation | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-08-23T14:10:43

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the mysterious world of motivation! How do you find it?  Can you create it? What do we ACTUALLY know?  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us d...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
014 | Instructional Design | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-08-16T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about instructional design and the various technologies of teaching (think teaching tools, practices and strategies) that you're going to be really sad aren'...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
013 | How Genes&Epigenetics Influence Behavior | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-08-09T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the role that genes and genetic coding influences our behavior, including the not-so-well-known (some say even over-extended) concept of epigenetics!  ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
012 | The Barnum Effect | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-08-02T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about The Barnum Effect, including the 13 ingredients to produce the effect (or at least appear as if you're a mastermind that is!).  Listen in, and remembe...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
011 | Remember Everything With a Memory Palace | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-07-26T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the Memory Palace!  A strategy (also known as a few other names) that has been used to remember an INSANE amount of information very quickly. They not ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
010 | Behavioral Technology: Making Strides to Real World Issues | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-07-19T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about a really fascinating area of technology called "Behavioral Technology." It's best understood breaking into two easy concepts (1) the technology or tool...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
009 | Managing Your Self-Managing Yourself! (Part 2 of 2) | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-07-13T15:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about that pesky thing we all struggle with... self-management! Learn about what it is, how we understand it from a scientific psychological perspective, and...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
008 | Managing Your Self-Managing Yourself! (Part 1 of 2) | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-07-05T15:33:07

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about that pesky thing we all struggle with... self-management! Learn about what it is, how we understand it from a scientific psychological perspective, and...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
007 | Five Steps to Change Your Habits | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-06-28T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO discuss Five Steps to Changing Your Habits! (Whether it be biting your nails, shaking your foot, or picking your nose, we have something in store for you! ;)  Li...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
006 | Memory | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-06-21T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO discuss memory! What is it? Where is it stored? How is it affected?  All of those questions and more are covered in their longest episode yet! There's also a list...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
005 | fMRI | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-06-14T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO discuss brain scans, specifically the fMRI, and the strengths and drawbacks of their use in psychology. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at ...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
004 | Electroconvulsive Therapy | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-06-07T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO speak about electroconvulsive therapy. Listen in to learn about what it is, including the concerns and historical uses! Listen in, and remember that you can reac...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
003 | Circular Reasoning | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-05-31T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO jump into the world of logical fallacies. Particularly, circular reasoning. We all fall to its peril from time-to-time. Listen in for how to spot it, examples, an...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
002 | What is Psychology? | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-05-24T13:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO start at the beginning with the question of "What is Psychology?" Given that psychology is a very term-driven field, terms often need to be unpacked since they d...

Listen
Why We Do What We Do
001 | Intro | Why We Do What We Do from 2017-05-17T16:00

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO explain the purpose of the podcast, including their intentions, who their intended audience entails, and a little about what they do in their day-to-day lives. Vi...

Listen