What makes a hero?
Adults PsychologyWhat trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero.
Science Of Persuasion
Adults PsychologyThis animated video describes the six universal Principles of Persuasion that have been scientifically proven to make you most effective based on the research in Dr. Cialdini's groundbreaking book, Influence. This video is narrated by Dr. Robert Cialdini and Steve Martin, CMCT.
Why is my voice different when I hear a recording?
Adults PsychologyA weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, Kristina Bailey asks, "Why does our voice sound different when we hear an audio or video recording of it?"
Remove labels this Ramadan
Adults PsychologyA person's appearance is usually the first thing we observe about then, but how would people react if you meet someone without actually being able to see them? This is exactly what Coca-Cola set out to find out. 6 strangers were huddled together in a dark room and had interacted with zero visibility in total darkness.
What It Means To "Be A Man"
Adults PsychologyWe invited men from 5 - 50 (and every age in between) to respond to "be a man." These are their responses.
Should you trust your first impression?
Adults PsychologyYou can't help it; sometimes, you just get a bad feeling about someone that's hard to shake. So, what's happening in your brain when you make that critical (and often lasting) first judgment? Peter Mende-Siedlecki shares the social psychology of first impressions -- and why they may indicate that, deep down, people are basically good.
Misconceptions about Sharks
Adults PsychologyA weekly show where we debunk common misconceptions. This week, Elliott discusses some misconceptions about sharks!
Learned Helplessness
Adults PsychologyLearned helplessness can prevent people from achieving their goals, something I've experienced first hand.
Why Do People Obsess Over Sports?
Adults PsychologyWhats going on in your body when you're anticipating a big win?
Experiment Shows That All Of Us Are Naturally Altruistic
Adults PsychologyPut to work at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany, Alan Alda finds out how children will help, and like it, while chimps are less inclined to offer enthusiastic assistance.
Jimmy Kimmel Lie Detective
Adults PsychologyThis Kid Is Given A Fake Lie Detector, And The "Truth" He Tells Will Make You Smile
How optical illusions trick your brain
Adults PsychologyOptical illusions are images that seem to trick our minds into seeing something different from what they actually are. But how do they work? Nathan S. Jacobs walks us through a few common optical illusions and explains what these tricks of the eye can tell us about how our brains assemble visual information into the 3D world we see around us.