People react to being called beautiful
AdultsPsychologySocietyI 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
AdultsPhilosophyPsychologySportsAfter 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
Science Of Persuasion
AdultsPsychologyScienceBusinessThis animated video describes the six universal Principles of Persuasion that have been scientifically proven to make you most effective based on the research in Dr. Cialdini's groundbreaking book, Influence. This video is narrated by Dr. Robert Cialdini and Steve Martin, CMCT.
Why is my voice different when I hear a recording?
AdultsPsychologyScienceHumanA 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?"
Why Do We Cry?
AdultsScienceHumanPsychology...Why does your face leak when you're sad or emotional?
What It Means To "Be A Man"
AdultsMasculinityPsychologyLGBTQIAWe 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?
AdultsPsychologySelfYou 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
AdultsAnimalsPsychologySocietyA weekly show where we debunk common misconceptions. This week, Elliott discusses some misconceptions about sharks!
Why Do You Forget Their Name?
AdultsNeuroscienceRelationshipsPsychology...Why is it so hard to remember someone's name?
Learned Helplessness
AdultsEducationSelfPsychology...Learned helplessness can prevent people from achieving their goals, something I've experienced first hand.
The Scientific Power of Meditation
AdultsScienceSpiritualityWellness...How exactly does meditation affect your body?
Why Do People Obsess Over Sports?
AdultsPsychologySportsWhats going on in your body when you're anticipating a big win?
Experiment Shows That All Of Us Are Naturally Altruistic
AdultsHumanPhilosophySociety...Put to work at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany, Alan Alda finds out how children will help, and like it, while chimps are less inclined to offer enthusiastic assistance.
Jimmy Kimmel Lie Detective
AdultsGadgetsPsychologyTV...This Kid Is Given A Fake Lie Detector, And The "Truth" He Tells Will Make You Smile