Speaking of Psychology

"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.

Speaking of Psychology is a science podcast hosted by American Psychological Association, with 447 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 88.

American Psychological Association hosts Speaking of Psychology, a science show with 447 episodes published.

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  Episode #395

  Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD

  Sep 30, 202642 min

  We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But does this much-maligned emotion deserve its negative reputation? Psychologist Jens Lange, PhD, and philosopher Sara Protasi, PhD, discuss the difference between envy and jealousy; why we're often most envious of the people closest to us; and how envy may, in the right circumstances, motivate us to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #394

  Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD

  Sep 23, 202643 min

  Burnout gets all the attention, but some employees struggle with a different problem: chronic boredom on the job, sometimes called "boreout." Lotta Harju, PhD, of EM Lyon Business School, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD, of Curtin University, discuss how boreout differs from burnout, how it can affect workers’ health and well-being, and what individuals, managers and organizations can do to design more engaging work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #393

  The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD

  Sep 16, 202639 min

  The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, from electronic health records to smartphone sensors, are helping researchers understand risk in real time; what interventions show the most promise; why stigma and fear keep us from discussing suicide; and why open conversations are key to prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD

  Sep 9, 202650 min

  Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to dance -- but leaves some people cold? Robert Zatorre, author of “From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It,” discusses how music engages the brain’s reward system; why expectation and surprise are a key part its appeal; what we can learn from musical anhedonia, or the inability to enjoy music; and how scientists are making strides in understanding music therapy and the healing potential of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwartz, PhD

  Sep 2, 202648 min

  Over the past several years, generative AI has moved into classrooms at lightning speed. C. Edward Watson, PhD, author of “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning,” and Beth Schwartz, PhD, senior director of teaching and learning at APA, discuss how students and educators are navigating these changes; how AI can help or hinder learning; how teachers can redesign assignments and assessments; and what schools and universities should be teaching students about using AI responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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