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Speaking of Psychology

Speaking of Psychology

By: American Psychological Association
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 "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.2018, American Psychological Association Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
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  • The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD

    The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD
    Apr 8 2026
    Buy now, pay later plans have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, adding yet another variable to consider when making spending decisions. Abigail Sussman, PhD, discusses the psychological biases that influence how we spend, budget and borrow, including why splitting payments can make purchases feel more affordable, why we underestimate irregular expenses, and why many people carry debt even when they have savings. She also shares research-based strategies to help you make more deliberate choices and better manage your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD

    Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD
    Apr 1 2026
    Before babies have the words to tell us what they're thinking, they can laugh. Developmental psychologist Gina Mireault, PhD, explains how she sets up a “baby comedy club” in her lab; what babies find funny and why; when babies start trying to make other people laugh; and what studying laughter can tell us about babies’ cognitive development and how they experience the world in their first year of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • How accurate are our first impressions? With Nicholas Rule, PhD

    How accurate are our first impressions? With Nicholas Rule, PhD
    Mar 25 2026
    How much can you really tell about someone at first glance? Nicholas Rule, PhD, of the University of Toronto, talks about the science of first impressions: How your brain starts making judgments about other people in milliseconds--before you’re even aware of it--how accurate those judgments are and how they’re shaped by stereotypes and biases; the research on “gaydar”; to what degree you can pick up on traits like extraversion and trustworthiness; and the real-world consequences of our accurate – and inaccurate – snap judgments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
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This gave me more of an insight into imposter syndrome, particularly in the discussion of the double implications for ethnic minorities and other cultural factors. Totally agree with the guest speakers' conclusion that working with a growth mindset in a culture of learning and owning up to mistakes as a learning exercise would benefit everyone.

Great discussion, very informative

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