Should you trust unanimous decisions?
Adults PsychologyImagine a police lineup where ten witnesses are asked to identify a bank robber they glimpsed fleeing the scene. If six of them pick the same person, there's a good chance that's the culprit.
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Adults PsychologyTim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done.
The psychology of narcissism
Adults PsychologyNarcissism isn't just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists.
What is deja vu? What is deja vu?
Adults PsychologyYou might have felt it -- the feeling that you've experienced something before, but, in reality, the experience is brand new. There are over 40 theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon of deja vu. Michael Molina explains how neuroimaging and cognitive psychology have narrowed down the theories that could explain that feeling you're having...again.
A simple way to break a bad habit | Judson Brewer
Adults PsychologyCan we break bad habits by being more curious about them? Psychiatrist Judson Brewer studies the relationship between mindfulness and addiction - from smoking to overeating to all those other things we do even though we know they're bad for us. Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge to smoke, snack or check a text while driving.
The Speed of Life Veritasium
Adults PsychologyWhy does time appear to speed up as we get older? Can we slow it down?
People react to being called beautiful
Adults PsychologyI conducted an independent project, which evidently turned into a social experiment halfway through, regarding beauty at my performing arts high school in Chicago. I want to clarify that my intentions were not to get a reaction out of people. I was simply filming beauty and this is the result. Here it is.
How a Bout of Depression Led to Dwayne Johnson's Career-Defining Moment
Adults PsychologyAfter playing football for four years at the University of Miami, Dwayne Johnson was passed over by the NFL. While he played for the Canadian Football League for a short time, he was ultimately cut from his team, the Calgary Stampeders, and sent packing. At 23, Dwayne found himself living in his parents' small apartment, battling depression
What makes a hero?
Adults PsychologyWhat trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero.
Why is my voice different when I hear a recording?
Adults PsychologyA weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, Kristina Bailey asks, "Why does our voice sound different when we hear an audio or video recording of it?"
Remove labels this Ramadan
Adults PsychologyA person's appearance is usually the first thing we observe about then, but how would people react if you meet someone without actually being able to see them? This is exactly what Coca-Cola set out to find out. 6 strangers were huddled together in a dark room and had interacted with zero visibility in total darkness.
What It Means To "Be A Man"
Adults PsychologyWe invited men from 5 - 50 (and every age in between) to respond to "be a man." These are their responses.
Should you trust your first impression?
Adults PsychologyYou can't help it; sometimes, you just get a bad feeling about someone that's hard to shake. So, what's happening in your brain when you make that critical (and often lasting) first judgment? Peter Mende-Siedlecki shares the social psychology of first impressions -- and why they may indicate that, deep down, people are basically good.
Misconceptions about Sharks
Adults PsychologyA weekly show where we debunk common misconceptions. This week, Elliott discusses some misconceptions about sharks!