Neuro Transmission Podcast Station
Tune in to The Neuro Transmission, an engaging podcast exploring the psychology of the human condition and the hottest topics discussed today. Hosted by Professor Jeffrey Armstrong.
Episodes
Season 3, Episode 12
On the Neuro Transmission, there’s never a shortage of new ideas. Join 10 professors featured in Season Three and learn how baseball, moral dilemmas, the human brain and other topics can help you create a dynamic way to engage students.
Season 3, Episode 13
Tune in for a discussion on 10 psychological mysteries from nature/nurture to mental health stigma.
Season 3, Episode 11
Socially constructed gender roles and stereotypes are embedded into everyday facets of our lives. So how do you provide support to students who fit outside these rigid expectations? Dr. Spencer A. Rathus of the College of New Jersey discusses modern views of sexuality and gender, plus ideas for helping LGBTQ students.
Guest Biography
Dr. Spencer A. Rathus enjoyed his first professional position as a high-school...
Season 3, Episode 10
On average, we only have 2.6 people with whom we can connect—so how do we ensure we’re building our best social selves? Learn how Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo uses her brain dynamics laboratory at the University of Chicago to advance scientific knowledge of the social brain, and how she identifies biomarkers of successful social relationships.
Guest Biography
Named a "Rising Star" by the Association for Psych...
Season 3, Episode 9
Dr. Matthew Wintersteen brings a sobering—but essential—topic to The Neuro Transmission: suicide prevention among students on college campuses. Join us as we review data from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, prevention strategies and offer help.
Guest Biography
Matthew B. Wintersteen, Ph.D., is Associate Professor and Director of Research in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Sidney Kimme...
Season 3, Episode 8
Join us for a deep dive into attachment theory, a topic Psychology professor Dr. Carol K. Sigelman continues to explore and research. Listen as Dr. Sigelman discusses old and new findings, including research on brain development, the benefits of communication for children of deployed parents and other relevant, attachment theory-related themes.
Guest Biography
Dr. Carol K. Sigelman is professor of Psychology at ...
Season 3, Episode 7
In a Neuro Transmission first, our host sits down with a non-Psychology expert who has lots to teach us about how keeping students engaged. Hear how one Sociology Professor leveraged his love of Hip Hop and cultivated an interdisciplinary specialization that is a hit with students.
Guest Biography
Andrew McIntosh is a lifelong DJ who married his love for Hip Hop and scholarship first at Bard College, Annandale,...
Season 3, Episode 6
We’re often told that college is ideal for securing a job. Accordingly, instructors design assignments with skill development in mind—but students tend to see them simply as a means of understanding course content. Professor Tanya Martini of Brock University reveals how you can help students recognize—and eventually apply—the skills you want them to build, and what employers want to see.
Guest Biography
Tanya Ma...
Season 3, Episode 5
Sleep: everyone does it and everyone needs it. But have you ever wondered about the psychology and science behind it? Join Dr. Micah Sadigh for an awakening conversation about various sleep-related topics, including new research on sleep stages, how sleep relates to hygiene and more. Plus, Dr. Sadigh will “grade” the quality of America’s sleep.
Guest Biography
Dr. Micah Sadigh is a Professor and Chair of Psychol...
Season 3, Episode 4
Listen to Dr. Carmon Weaver Hicks discuss a tough yet inevitable topic: death and dying. Hicks—a professor of Psychology and Sociology at Ivy Tech Community College—blends theory and research with personal stories and anecdotes from her classroom. From the language we use to talk about death to bereavement theories, tune in to hear what Hicks has to say about this fascinating—though often-avoided—topic.
Guest Bi...
Season 3, Episode 3
Husband-and-wife Psychology team Drs. Phil and Barbara Newman discuss the topic of adolescents and present a variety of insightful questions: What makes parenting adolescents challenging? How are parenting practices related to peer group membership? Hear Phil and Barbara share what they’ve learned about the psychology of adolescents — including tips for bringing the topic to life in your own Psychology and Socio...
Season 3, Episode 2
Students expect to hear textbook terminology in class. But Dr. Janell Carroll, author of Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity, says using only scientific language in Human Sexuality can make students uncomfortable. With the right mix of slang and classroom-appropriate wording, your class can discuss social media, consent and other topics that influence how sexuality is viewed today. Learn more from Dr. Janell Carr...
Season 3, Episode 1
In college, many study habits are based on popular beliefs about how to absorb information. These expectations are often misconceptions, leading to cramming and memorization instead of learning. Here, Dr. Stephen Chew of Samford University discusses how to unlearn common practices that damage students’ ability to be prepared for class—and ways you can teach best practices that are effective.
Guest Biography
Dr. ...
Season 2, Episode 18
Many people who want to move forward say, “leave the past behind.” But according to Dr. Bruce Goldstein, that’s just not how our brains work. Dr. Goldstein is back to discuss the connection our minds make between our past and our predictions, how we form constructions, and how similar areas of the brain light up when it comes to episodic memories and future scenarios.
Guest Biography
E. Bruce Goldstein is Assoc...
Season 2, Episode 17
According to Professor E. Bruce Goldstein, perception is easy to learn. But by itself, it’s more complicated than one might think—especially for our retinas. Join Professor Goldstein, writer on topics such as retinal and cortical physiology, as he reveals how our eyes process images based on our memory, perception, decision-making and more.
Guest Biography
E. Bruce Goldstein is Associate Professor Emeritus of...
Season 2, Episode 16
When your child displays severe behavioral issues, pinpointing the right treatment can offer profound relief for the whole family. Dr. V. Mark Durand is back to discuss certain behaviors that individuals on the autism spectrum can present. Explore treatments as well as strategies for parents affected by these unique challenges, and discover how Dr. Durand became the expert in his field that he is today.
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Season 2, Episode 15
With the public discussion around Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s critically important to discuss misconceptions and form an accurate understanding— Join us and Dr. V. Mark Durand—Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg and the current President Elect Designate of the APA Division 33—to get an overview of ASD, its causes, treatments and more.
Guest Biography
Dr. V. Mark...
Season 2, Episode 14
Leave it to Cognitive Psychologists to get us inspired by how our brains process what we see. That’s what Dr. Mike Hout does when he reveals how the most interesting parts of vision happen behind the scenes—in other words, how we interpret motion, color and shape. Learn more about the research Dr. Hout conducts in his lab at New Mexico State University, and his take on using technology to help people control co...
Season 2, Episode 13
Newly minted Psychology students are often swept up by the glamour of “lit up” brains in neuroscience, or the ubiquitous notion of clinical/counseling Psychology, according to Dr. Mike Hout of New Mexico State University. But as undergrads, a whole middle ground of studies could be right under their noses. Here, Dr. Hout explains how he got into Cognitive Psychology, and how to get students to appreciate and un...
Season 2, Episode 12
Those who say magic has no place in science have never met Professor Tony Barnhart. In our previous sit-down with Dr. Barnhart, he pulled teaching strategies out of his hat—including why his colleagues in Cognitive Psychology are drawn to magic, not just for its entertainment value, but because it can also be used in the classroom. In Part Two of our sit-down, Dr. Barnhart discusses skepticism and critical thin...
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