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Jimmy Kimmel Lie Detective

Adults Psychology
This Kid Is Given A Fake Lie Detector, And The "Truth" He Tells Will Make You Smile

5 Weird Involuntary Behaviors Explained!

Adults Psychology
Our bodies do a lot of weird things, and many of them are completely involuntary. Why do we often jerk our bodies awake right before falling asleep? Why do we yawn, or hiccup? Why do some people sneeze when they look at the sun? And why does your eye twitch? This week we'll look at the science behind these crazy involuntary behaviors!

A brief history of melancholy

Adults Psychology
If you are a living, breathing human being, chances are you have felt sad at least a few times in your life. But what exactly is melancholy, and what (if anything) should we do about it? Courtney Stephens details our still-evolving understanding of sadness -- and even makes a case for its usefulness.

Why we love repetition in music - Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis

Adults Psychology
How many times does the chorus repeat in your favorite song? How many times have you listened to that chorus? Repetition in music isn't just a feature of Western pop songs, either; it's a global phenomenon. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis walks us through the basic principles of the 'exposure effect,' detailing how repetition invites us into music as active participants, rather than passive listeners.

The Science of Depression

Adults Psychology
What's going on inside of a depressed person?

A Message to the Depressed.

Adults Psychology
Depression is frightening but you're never alone.

Simon Sinek: Why good leaders make you feel safe

Adults Psychology
What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety - especially in an uneven economy - means taking on big responsibility.

Walking Contest

Adults Psychology
Walking is a competitive sport, taking place inside your head and your head only. This video "Walking Contest" is a dramatization of an unspoken sidewalk struggle.

Sam Harris - It Is Always Now

Adults Psychology
Sam Harris, an American neuroscientist, author, and philosopher, shares his concept of the present moment and why it matters to live in the now rather than wait for the "now" of the future. Remember to live for each and every moment.

ONLY FOR CHILDREN

Adults Psychology
ANAR Foundation manages in Spain the european unique phone number 116 111, to attend children and teenagers under a risk situation. On this telephone number, only for minors, they can find the help they need in a totally anonymous and confidential way. But, how can we get our message to a child abuse victim, even when they are accompanied by their aggressor?

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Adults Psychology
We often hear it, but how true is the phrase 'Money can't buy happiness'? Is there a correlation between the two, and if so, what can we learn from it? It turns out, if you think money and happiness are exclusive, you simply aren't spending it right.

Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are

Adults Psychology
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.