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Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files

 Michael Britt ([email protected])

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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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
25 minutes
Episodes
321
Years Active
2007 - 2025
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Episode 49: Classroom Management - An Interview with Dr. Ross Green part 2

Episode 49: Classroom Management - An Interview with Dr. Ross Green part 2

In this episode I continue the interview on Collaborative Problem Solving in the classroom with Dr. Ross Green, author of The Explosive Child. As I stated in the previous episode, there are a variet…
00:32:43  |   Thu 06 Mar 2008
Episode 48: Classroom Management - An Interview with Dr. Ross Green part1

Episode 48: Classroom Management - An Interview with Dr. Ross Green part1

Classroom management techniques - there are a lot of strategies for dealing with behavior problems in the classroom. It's time to add Collaborative Problem Solving to your toolkit. Learn an alternat…

00:19:24  |   Sat 01 Mar 2008
Episode 47: The Little Albert Study: What You Know is...Mostly Wrong

Episode 47: The Little Albert Study: What You Know is...Mostly Wrong

Think you know a lot about the little Albert experiment conducted by John Watson? Well, guess what - you'd be surprised at how much of the story is simply not true. If you're wondering whatever hap…
00:19:02  |   Wed 20 Feb 2008
Episode 46: Thinking Positively - or Running Away from Your Feelings?

Episode 46: Thinking Positively - or Running Away from Your Feelings?

What’s wrong with thinking positively? Could be a lot. Let’s take another look at the "positive psychology" movement in this episode of The Psych Files podcast. I’ll share some additional ideas for b…

00:26:46  |   Sat 09 Feb 2008
Episode 44: Human Emotions: The Two Factor Theory

Episode 44: Human Emotions: The Two Factor Theory

Where do our emotions come from? From our thoughts? Or do they begin somewhere else - like in our bodies? This week we look at the work of James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Schachter and Singer. Also, I …

00:24:20  |   Wed 30 Jan 2008
Episode 43: Email Feedback

Episode 43: Email Feedback

The Psych Files podcast started one year ago this week, so I thought I’d share some emails I’ve received over the past year. I just want to thank all of you for being listeners and for sharing your..…
00:23:21  |   Tue 22 Jan 2008
Episode 42: Taking A Psychology Class?

Episode 42: Taking A Psychology Class?

Are you taking Introduction to Psychology? General Psychology? Or are you looking for online lectures in psychology? You've come to the right place. The Psych Files podcast is 1 year old this... …
00:28:39  |   Fri 18 Jan 2008
Episode 41: EMDR - A Critical Perspective

Episode 41: EMDR - A Critical Perspective

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - what is it about this type of psychotherapy that draws such criticism? In this episode I interview Dr. Scott Lilienfeld of Emory University. Dr.... Sh…

00:23:28  |   Tue 08 Jan 2008
Episode 40: Performance Anxiety (and sopranos on their heads)

Episode 40: Performance Anxiety (and sopranos on their heads)

Do you get nervous when you perform? Want to learn how to overcome performance anxiety? Listen to a few experienced actors talk about performing and then I'll share some thoughts about what... Show …
00:30:19  |   Mon 31 Dec 2007
Episode 38: How Big is Your Office: Another Classic Study in Psychology

Episode 38: How Big is Your Office: Another Classic Study in Psychology

Equity and the lack of fairness strike again! What would happen if you were suddenly (even temporarily) moved to an office (or dorm room) that was smaller than the one you’re in now? Would you be... …
00:23:28  |   Tue 18 Dec 2007
Episode 37: The Effects of Video Game and Media Violence

Episode 37: The Effects of Video Game and Media Violence

What do psychologists think about the effects of violent video games and violence in the media on viewers? Does it lead people to be more aggressive? More violent? Or is it the other way around -... …
00:27:49  |   Fri 07 Dec 2007
Episode 36: The Myth of the Kitty Genovese Story

Episode 36: The Myth of the Kitty Genovese Story

Have you heard the story about how young Kitty Genovese was repeatedly attacked one night in New York City over a period of a half and hour while 38 people watched from their windows and did nothing?…
00:22:01  |   Sun 25 Nov 2007
Episode 34: Timeout Revisited - Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 2

Episode 34: Timeout Revisited - Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 2

Here’s the second part of my episode on alternatives to timeout. In this part of the interview, Dr. Ablon discusses Plan B in more detail. How do you work with your child to come up with solutions...…
00:31:51  |   Sun 04 Nov 2007
Episode 33: Timeout Revisited - Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 1

Episode 33: Timeout Revisited - Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 1

In part of 1 of this interview Dr. J. Stuart Ablon we talk those children for whom timeout sometimes does not work. What’s your alternative then? Listen in and learn about the Collaborative Problem..…
00:30:45  |   Sun 28 Oct 2007
Episode 32: Midterms, Mnemonics and Two Keys to Learning

Episode 32: Midterms, Mnemonics and Two Keys to Learning

To learn or not to learn that is the question this week on The Psych Files. Come with me as I explore mnemonic techniques, learn to memorize Hamlet's famous speech, and learn 2 keys to true, lasting.…

00:30:37  |   Sun 14 Oct 2007
Episode 30: Equine Assisted Therapy

Episode 30: Equine Assisted Therapy

If you think that therapy with horses is just another form of “pet therapy” well…so did I…at first. But Equine Assisted therapy is something different. Learn more about this unique form of therapy...…
00:30:16  |   Sun 23 Sep 2007
Episode 29: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic vs. the Motivation To Learn

Episode 29: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic vs. the Motivation To Learn

You’ve probably heard about the battle between intrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Well, here’s a new competitor to think about: the concept of the Motivation to Learn. What does this idea have to...…

00:21:34  |   Sun 16 Sep 2007
Episode 28: Is Time Out Really Effective?

Episode 28: Is Time Out Really Effective?

Everybody advocates the use of time out over forms of punishments like spankings, but how exactly do you administer time out in a way that is effective? Could we be doing it all wrong? Is time out...…

00:33:41  |   Wed 05 Sep 2007
Episode 27: From Insane Asylum to Psychiatric Center: A Brief History

Episode 27: From Insane Asylum to Psychiatric Center: A Brief History

Join me for an interview with Dr. Roger Christenfeld, Research Director of the Hudson River Psychiatric Center. Dr. Christenfeld and I talk about how psychiatric patients were treated in the heyday.…
00:33:19  |   Tue 28 Aug 2007
Episode 26: Why Do Statistics Make Us So Queasy?

Episode 26: Why Do Statistics Make Us So Queasy?

Why are we often anxious about or even suspicious of statistics? Let’s take a look at this topic. Along with some interesting examples I’ve got some statistics-oriented jokes I hope you’ll find funny…
00:35:16  |   Wed 22 Aug 2007
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