Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files

Michael Britt

Learn how theories in psychology affect you in everyday life. Upbeat and interesting podcasts from experienced psychology teacher Michael Britt give you a bit more insight into you and your life.

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Mar 29, 2009 · 39 min
Episode 90: The Learning Styles Myth: An Interview with Daniel Willingham
Guess what? There's no such thing as learning style! Listen to this interview with professor and author Daniel Willingham as he and I discuss the topic of learning styles. We set the record straight about learning styles, abilities, and intelligences.
Mar 16, 2009 · 22 min
Episode 89: Don't Touch That Dial! Why You Should Love Commercials
Watching commercials actually increases your enjoyment of the show. Did you pay good money on a Tivo or video digital recorder just so you could avoid commercials? Well, before you skip passed those commercials check out this episode of The Psych Files.
Mar 7, 2009 · 19 min
Episode 88: Sexual Harassment: Who is Most Likely to be a Victim?
Who is most likely to be a victim of sexual harassment? The attractive female employee by a man who is higher up in the organizational hierarchy? There may be qualities that some women have that make some men uncomfortable and result in sexual harassment.
Feb 27, 2009 · 26 min
Episode 87: Manhood: Are You A "Real Man"?
Why does it seem that males in many cultures have to prove their manhood? Do women have to prove their womanhood? What happens when men feel like they are less than a man? I review a recent research article entitled Precarious Manhood.
Feb 21, 2009 · 25 min
Episode 86 (video): Educational Games
Can games really be educational? Can we harness this aspect of games and use it to learn? In this video I show you why I believe the answer is yes. I take you on a brief tour of what I believe are some of the best examples of great educational games.
Feb 9, 2009 · 11 min
Episode 31 (video): Lemon Slices and a New Face on Mars! Gestalt Principles at Work
How does something as abstract as the "Gestalt principles of perception" explain how we not only see faces on Mars, but also how we can appreciate works of art?
Jan 30, 2009 · 25 min
Episode 85: How to Make Learning Fun Again? Constructivism and Democratic Schools - Part 2
In this episode I explore that topic with Dr. Eugene Geist. We also explore what some would consider a radical concept in education: democratic schools. An exciting way to get students involved in learning.
Jan 19, 2009 · 29 min
Episode 84: How To Make Learning Fun Again Part 1 - Piaget
How can we make learning as fun as it was when you were a child? Listen to Dr. Eugene Geist as he explains the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and you'll understand why we are all geared to learn.
Jan 14, 2009 · 19 min
Episode 83 (video): New Year's Resolutions to Lose Weight: Why So Hard To Keep?
Why is it so hard to lose weight? I explore this question in this episode in which I also take a tour through the various schools of psychology and show how each one would explain why you have trouble keeping your promise to yourself to lose weight.
Dec 29, 2008 · 28 min
Episode 82: What's the Best Personality to be a Waiter?
What kind of personality do you need to be a good waiter/waitress? We find out in this episode as we explore the personality trait called the Self-Monitoring personality.
Dec 9, 2008 · 27 min
Episode 81: Talking (and not Talking) in Psychotherapy - Part 2
Are you interested in play therapy or therapy with children and adolescents? Come have a listen to an experienced therapist talk about her work.
Dec 8, 2008 · 34 min
Episode 80: Talking (and not Talking) in Psychotherapy - Part 1
In part 1 I interview Dr. Martha Strauss - experienced therapist and author of No Talk Therapy and the book Adolescent Girls in Crisis. Come have a listen to an experienced therapist talk about her work.
Nov 24, 2008 · 35 min
Episode 79: Models of Leadership - Joan of Arc, Alexander the Great and Ginger the Chicken?
Who's the best role model for a leader? In this episode of The Psych Files we examine Ginger from the movie Chicken Run to see how she embodies some of the best qualities of a leader. I'll apply several leadership theories to Ginger and her vision.
Nov 11, 2008 · 34 min
Episode 78: The Psychology of Tipping
How can a waiter increase his tips? Would you believe that psychologists have devoted a great deal of research to this question? Join me as we take a look at what waiters and waitresses can do to increase the amount of the tip their customers give them.
Nov 3, 2008 · 32 min
Episode 77: Lost at School - An Interview with Ross Green Part 2
Still looking for an alternative to Time out? If you are a teacher or a childcare worker and are frustrated at the fact that for some children time out just doesn't work. You need to listen to Dr. Ross Green talk about Collaborative Problem Solving.
Oct 29, 2008 · 27 min
Episode 76: Lost at School - An Interview with Ross Green Part 1
Dr. Ross Green, author of The Explosive Child, has just published his second book, Lost at School in which he shows how the principles of Collaborative Problem Solving can be used by teachers and other caregivers in school settings.
Oct 21, 2008 · 26 min
Episode 75: Science Proves Subliminal Tapes Work! Well....not really
Do Subliminal Self-Help tapes really work! Well, there actually is some evidence to suggest that people can be influenced by subliminal information. Can your self-esteem be raised with subliminal tapes?
Oct 7, 2008 · 27 min
Episode 74: Social Influence in a Virtual World - A Virtual Door in the Face
The Foot in the Door and the Door in the Face are two classic social influence techniques. However no one has attempted them in a virtual world. Paul Eastwick went into There.com to see if these techniques were equally effective on avatars.
Oct 2, 2008 · 19 min
Episode 73: On the Folly of….Politics
On The Folly of Rewarding A While Hoping For B is a well known article by Steven Kerr that appeared in The Academy of Management Executive. Want an example of how insightful Steven Kerr was with this article? Look no further than Comedy Central.
Sep 22, 2008 · 18 min
Episode 72 (video): Memorize the Parts of the Brain
Memorize the parts of the brain once and for all! Here's a mnemonic device to help you remember the parts of the brain. You will never forget what the parts of the brain do after you see this video. Learn more about mnemonics at the same time.

Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files

Episode 90: The Learning Styles Myth: An Interview with Daniel Willingham

Episode 89: Don't Touch That Dial! Why You Should Love Commercials

Episode 88: Sexual Harassment: Who is Most Likely to be a Victim?

Episode 87: Manhood: Are You A "Real Man"?

Episode 86 (video): Educational Games

Episode 31 (video): Lemon Slices and a New Face on Mars! Gestalt Principles at Work

Episode 85: How to Make Learning Fun Again? Constructivism and Democratic Schools - Part 2

Episode 84: How To Make Learning Fun Again Part 1 - Piaget

Episode 83 (video): New Year's Resolutions to Lose Weight: Why So Hard To Keep?

Episode 82: What's the Best Personality to be a Waiter?

Episode 81: Talking (and not Talking) in Psychotherapy - Part 2

Episode 80: Talking (and not Talking) in Psychotherapy - Part 1

Episode 79: Models of Leadership - Joan of Arc, Alexander the Great and Ginger the Chicken?

Episode 78: The Psychology of Tipping

Episode 77: Lost at School - An Interview with Ross Green Part 2

Episode 76: Lost at School - An Interview with Ross Green Part 1

Episode 75: Science Proves Subliminal Tapes Work! Well....not really

Episode 74: Social Influence in a Virtual World - A Virtual Door in the Face

Episode 73: On the Folly of….Politics

Episode 72 (video): Memorize the Parts of the Brain