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PsychTalks

PsychTalks

By: Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
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SEASON THREE IS HERE!

This is PsychTalks: a podcast that deep dives into groundbreaking research in psychology. Hear psychology and neuroscience experts unpack how our minds work – and discover how these insights can enrich your own life and help others. Made by the University of Melbourne’s School of Psychological Sciences.

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  • Why do we keep secrets?

    Why do we keep secrets?
    Dec 11 2024

    Unlock the psychological reasons behind why we hold onto secrets. Associate Professor Katie Greenaway and Valentina Bianchi explore the emotional costs and benefits of keeping secrets. Discover who we often confide in and hear a clinical psychologist’s perspective on being a professional secret-keeper. And take this survey at keepingsecrets.org to compare your secrets with others.

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    26 mins
  • Could cognitive neuroscience influence how we teach and learn?

    Could cognitive neuroscience influence how we teach and learn?
    Nov 10 2024

    Do 'brain-training' apps or mindfulness exercises really boost our capacity to learn? Professor Iroise Dumontheil shares her research into why we differ in our ability to control our attention, thoughts and behaviour. Hear how these differences impact on our learning and whether cognitive training enhances outcomes in education. Discover how insights from cognitive neuroscience might reshape the future of education by enabling personalised learning.

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    26 mins

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