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Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Anna Lembke about addiction and her newest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.
They discuss the importance of dopamine as it relates to the pleasure/pain balance, how technology & our on-demand culture exploit the brain's wiring, why the pursuit of pleasure can be harmful, the mental tricks individuals use to justify addictive behavior, and key principles for overcoming addiction.
For more on Anna, visit www.annalembke.com.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Susan Goldin-Meadow about gestures and her new book, Thinking with Your Hands: The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts.
They discuss how our gestures help both others and ourselves understand thought, the spontaneous nature of gestures, why gesturing is important in child development, what happens when gestures don't match speech, and how parents & teachers can use gesture to enhance learning.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Stephen Hupp about pseudoscience in mental health. They discuss the difficulties of proving benefits from mental health treatments, why Rorschach tests are bogus, the value of psychoanalysis vs. cognitive behavioral therapy, and how not all treatments "work" the way we think they do.
For more on Stephen, visit www.skepticalinquirer.org
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. Cory Clark about politics, science, and belief. They discuss whether or not values & cognition differ based on your political affiliation, how in-group bias can impact belief formation, why public institutions should avoid politicizing issues, and public attitudes about science & censorship.
For more on Cory, visit www.coryjclark.com.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with procrastination expert, Dr. Tim Pychyl. They discuss the difference between delay & procrastination, the role emotions play in our guiding our actions, why tomorrow won't be different from today, and the essential tools we need to overcome procrastination.
For more on Tim, visit procrastination.ca or check out his audio series on procrastination through Sam Harris's Waking Up app.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Erin Westgate, about boredom. They discuss the features of situations that cause boredom, who is prone to boredom, why difficult tasks can also be boring, the benefits of boredom, and solutions to conquering boredom.
For more on Erin, visit www.erinwestgate.com or follow her on Twitter.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with researchers Dr. Daniels Simons & Dr. Christopher Chabris about deception and their new book, Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.
They discuss how easy it is to be fooled by online information, why doomsday cult members don't abandon their beliefs when their predictions fail, why being objective may be harder than we think, why Bernie Madoff was so successful at conning his victims, and how you can adjust your thinking to avoid being deceived.
For more on these guests, visit www.dansimons.com or www.chabris.com.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & attachment researcher, Dr. Or Dagan. They discuss the importance of healthy parent-child relationships, the necessary elements for developing a secure attachment, consequences of having an insecure attachment style, how parents can balance care & independence, and the extent to which attachment styles influence outcomes in adulthood.
For more on Or, visit www.ordagan.com or follow him on Twitter.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with exercise scientist and researcher, Dr. Nick Tiller, about health beliefs and his new book, The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science: Confronting Myths of the Health & Fitness Industry.
They discuss why misinformation is so pervasive in the health & fitness industry, why we should avoid quick fix solutions, how fuzzy terms and patterns of thinking can negatively influence our health beliefs, and the downside of embracing fringe practices.
For more on Nick, visit his website.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Liesel Sharabi, about online dating. They discuss online vs. traditional dating, tips for crafting a good profile, gender differences in the online experience, why being too picky can be a bad thing, and what factors lead to long term success.
For more on Liesel, check out her blog, Dating in the Digital Age, at Psychology Today.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.