Speaking of Psychology

By: American Psychological Association
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  • "Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
    2018, American Psychological Association
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Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
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Episodes
  • How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD

    How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD
    May 7 2025
    Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why parents’ early influence is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD

    What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD
    Apr 30 2025
    The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whether the world is becoming more extreme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD

    Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD
    Apr 23 2025
    Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins

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