Learning Psychology (New)

Learning Psychology (New)

What makes us happy? How can we help people with depressive disorder? Is it possible to improve intelligence?... Scientists all over the world seek to find answers to these questions. Let's take a look at their findings...

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Smells Like Clean Spirit: The Power of Scent - How Smells Influence Our Behavior

April 5, 2025 • 4 mins
A study titled "Smells Like Clean Spirit: Nonconscious Effects of Scent on Cognition and Behavior" by Rob W. Holland, Merel Hendriks, and Henk Aarts (2005), published in Psychological Science, investigated how scents can influence human behavior. In one experiment, participants were subtly exposed to a citrus scent. The results showed that those in the scented environment cleaned up after themselves more thoroughly during a crumbly...
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Breaking the Cycle of Depression: The Promise of Metacognitive Therapy

January 11, 2025 • 9 mins
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and its groundbreaking potential in treating depression. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has long been considered the gold standard, emerging research suggests that MCT may be even more effective in certain cases. We'll explore the latest studies comparing MCT and CBT, highlighting how MCT targets dysfunctional thinking patterns differently...
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    Mastering Your Emotions: Effective Strategies for Anxiety Regulation

    November 2, 2024 • 9 mins
    In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking meta-analysis by Webb, Miles, and Sheeran (2012), which examines the effectiveness of various emotion regulation strategies. This research dives into methods such as reappraisal, suppression, and distraction, revealing which techniques work best for managing strong emotions like anxiety. By understanding how these strategies impact our emotional responses, we can better control and reduc...
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    The Psychology of Pricing: How 9.99 $ Manipulates Your Mind

    October 5, 2024 • 5 mins
    In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of consumer psychology and uncover the subtle ways in which pricing can influence our purchasing decisions. Why do prices ending in ".99" or ".95" seem more appealing than rounded numbers? How can something as simple as $9.99 feel significantly cheaper than $10.00?Join us as we explore the psychological tricks behind these common pricing strategies and explain the underlying cogn...
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    The 36 Questions: Can They Really Make Anyone Fall in Love?

    August 31, 2024 • 9 mins
    In this episode, we explore the science behind the famous "36 Questions" and whether they truly have the power to make people fall in love. We'll dive into the psychological theories, research studies, and expert opinions that attempt to explain why these questions might work. Is it just a romantic myth, or is there some real scientific grounding behind it? Join us as we uncover the truth behind the questions that claim to bring pe...
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    Overcome Anxiety: This is how you should talk to yourself!

    July 27, 2024 • 5 mins
    When dealing with anxiety, speaking to oneself in the third person can be a powerful tool, as research by psychologist Ethan Kross has shown. According to studies referenced on Psychologie-lernen.de, this technique, known as "distanced self-talk," involves addressing oneself by name or using non-first-person pronouns like "he," "she," or "they."
    Ethan Kross’s research highlights that distanced self-talk helps individuals gain psycho...
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    DISRUPT to Influence others? (part 3) – The Disrupt-then-Reframe-Technique

    July 6, 2024 • 2 mins
    Psychology of Influence: Beware of the Disrupt-then-reframe-technique

    The Disrupt-then-reframe-technique is a influence technique that is based on similar mechanisms like the handshake induction by Milton Erickson...

    Author: Eskil Burck (Kalaidos University of Applied Science Zürich) 

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    DISRUPT to Influence others? (part 2) – The Disrupt-then-Reframe-Technique

    June 8, 2024 • 6 mins
    Psychology of Influence: Beware of the Disrupt-then-reframe-technique

    The Disrupt-then-reframe-technique is a influence technique that is based on similar mechanisms like the handshake induction by Milton Erickson...

    Author: Eskil Burck (Kalaidos University of Applied Science Zürich) 

    www.learningpsychology.net
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    DISRUPT to Influence others? – The Disrupt-then-Reframe-Technique

    May 18, 2024 • 4 mins
    Psychology of Influence: Beware of the Disrupt-then-reframe-technique

    The Disrupt-then-reframe-technique is a influence technique that is based on similar mechanisms like the handshake induction by Milton Erickson...

    Author: Eskil Burck (Kalaidos University of Applied Science Zürich) 

    www.learningpsychology.net
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    Psychology of Influence: Combined Influence - Even Stronger?

    April 27, 2024 • 5 mins
    Can you increase compliance rates by involving strangers into a everyday-dialogue (smalltalk)?

    Author: Eskil Burck (Psychologist at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences)

    www.learningpsychology.net
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    Psychology of Influence: The Smalltalk-Technique (part 3)

    April 5, 2024 • 1 min
    Can you increase compliance rates by involving strangers into a everyday-dialogue (smalltalk)?

    Author: Eskil Burck (Psychologist at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences)

    www.learningpsychology.net
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    Psychology of Influence: The Smalltalk-Technique (part 2)

    March 23, 2024 • 4 mins
    Can you increase compliance rates by involving strangers into a everyday-dialogue (smalltalk)?

    Author: Eskil Burck (Psychologist at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences)

    www.learningpsychology.net
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    Psychology of Influence: The Smalltalk-Technique

    March 9, 2024 • 4 mins
    Can you increase compliance rates by involving strangers into a everyday-dialogue (smalltalk)?

    Author: Eskil Burck (Psychologist at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences)

    www.learningpsychology.net
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    Fix PAIN with your BRAIN!? | PAIN REPROCESSING THERAPY (clinical study)

    February 24, 2024 • 10 mins
    Approximately 20% of the population suffer from chronic pain (Ashar et al., 2021). It is not uncommon for back pain, knee pain, headaches, etc. to have no clear physical cause, even after the most intensive examinations. At the same time, there are people, for example, whose spine shows several herniated discs in magnetic resonance imaging and yet are completely free of symptoms! These and numerous other findings suggest that pain ...
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    The Botox Debate: Can Cosmetic Injections Really Ease Depression?

    February 10, 2024 • 6 mins
    Does Botox help against Depression?

    Many people (especially people with anxiety of negative social evaluation) have the impression to be the focus of attention. But is that really true? Is the spotlight really focused on us? Some very exciting studies provide answers: The Spotlight Effect, as explored by Gilovich, Medvec, and Savitsky (2000), refers to the tendency of individuals to believe that others notice and scrutinize their a...
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    Friendship Magic: Benjamin Franklin's Genius Persuasion Technique

    January 27, 2024 • 5 mins
    Benjamin Franklin not only entered the history books as one of the founding fathers of the USA, but is also mentioned in many psychology textbooks. His ingeniously simple method of turning an opposing politician into one of his closest allies and friends received a lot of attention, especially from social psychologists. But does the Benjamin Franklin method really work? Or can the Benjamin Franklin effect not be proven in empirical...
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    Antidepressants - Not much better than Placebos?

    January 13, 2024 • 4 mins
    In the realm of mental health treatment, the efficacy of antidepressant medications has been a subject of ongoing debate. Irving Kirsch, a psychologist and researcher, has contributed significantly to this discourse by challenging the conventional belief that antidepressants are inherently superior to placebos. Kirsch's work has sparked controversy, as he questions the widespread use of antidepressants and advocates for a reevaluat...
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    The Psychology of Influence: Anchoring Effects!

    December 30, 2023 • 3 mins
    Unveiling the Psychological Power of Anchoring EffectsDescription: 🧠 Dive into the fascinating world of psychological phenomena with our latest video on Anchoring Effects! 🎥✨ Discover how subtle cues can significantly influence decision-making and perceptions. 🤔💡Anchoring effects are a powerful cognitive bias that impacts the way we make choices and form judgments. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind this phenomenon, exp...
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    Breaking Red: Uncovering the Power of Social Influence on Pedestrian Behavior

    December 16, 2023 • 2 mins
    How many people cross at red lights when there are no cars to be seen for miles around?
    And above all: how much are they influenced by the "negative" example of other people? A German research team secretly observed people at traffic lights in Munich to find out...
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    Bergquist, M., Helferich, M., Thiel, M., Hellquist, S. B., Skipor, S., Ubianuju, W., & Ejelöv, E. (2023). Are broke...
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    Beware to say YES - Psychological Influence Technique Revealed.

    December 2, 2023 • 7 mins
    How saying Yes can make you more vulnerable to persuasion.

    Study: Pandelaere, M., Briers, B., Dewitte, S., & Warlop, L. (2010). Better think before agreeing twice: Mere agreement: A similarity-based persuasion mechanism. International Journal of Research in Marketing, 27(2), 133-141.
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