Speaking of Psychology

Hosted by Kim Mills

Description

Official APA podcast offering expert insights into contemporary psychological research. Covers diverse topics from sleep disorders to social media’s impact on mental health, with practical applications for future practitioners.

Average episode length: 30 minutes
Release frequency
: Bi-weekly


How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD Speaking of Psychology

From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people — and being sized up in return. Dr. Stephen Garcia discusses what drives some people to be extremely competitive in their work, in relationships and in life; which situations bring out the competitiveness in all of us; and how to handle the overly competitive people in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  1. How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD
  2. What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD
  3. Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD
  4. How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD
  5. When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD