Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science
Learn about the research and outreach activities taking place in the Psychology Department at the University of Maryland, and the stories behind the people doing the research, all delivered in bite sized nuggets. Listen in to learn about the science of psychology and how we're advancing solutions to real world problems.
Episodes
Ben and Mike talk with Dr. Dave Yager talks about his class on the Science of Sleep. Dave shares what students get out of the course and his unique approach to teaching and grading. Dr. Yager is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland where he has had a distinguished career impacting hundreds of students through his teaching and mentorship.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Arianna Gard about the Community and Resilient Environments (CARE) project, which is a community-based research study taking place in DC neighborhoods that aims to understand how neighborhood environments impact health and well-being across the lifespan.
Psychological Science is an incredibly broad field covering basically any topic that could include some form of behavior. Whether it's Artificial Intelligence or Anxiety, psychology has something to say, and many cases, a lot to say. In this episode, we hear from four of our graduating seniors about their research on topics as varied as anxiety, prenatal brain development, and autism. Tune in to learn more about these topics and th...
In this episode, Dr. Abi Nicolas shares some tips for managing stress. Whether it's final exams or something else, we all experience stress. Find out how to recognize stress symptoms and what actions you can take to manage your stress.
In this two part series we speak with Dr. Yamalis Diaz, a graduate from the University of Maryland's Clinical PhD program. In part 1, we learn about the early influences on Dr. Diaz's career and who helped her find her "pizazzle" and love for ADHD. In part 2, we dig into ADHD to learn about both the challenges and superpowers of ADHD. What is ADHD and how can parents help their kids find their pizzazle? Tune into this super engagin...
In this two part series we speak with Dr. Yamalis Diaz, a graduate from the University of Maryland's Clinical PhD program. In part 1, we learn about the early influences on Dr. Diaz's career and who helped her find her "pizazzle" and love for ADHD. In part 2, we dig into ADHD to learn about both the challenges and superpowers of ADHD. What is ADHD and how can parents help their kids find their pizzazle? Tune into this super engagin...
Being physically gifted is certainly necessary for performing at the highest level of sports, but might there be hidden psychological traits that differentiate the talented athlete from the truly exceptional? In this episode, Dr. Ken Yusko talks about his work with the NFL on the NFL Player Assessment Test, which he developed with Harold Goldstein. Ken is a professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, where he teaches in ...
In this two-part series, hosts Joey Barnet, Abi Nicolas and Mike Dougherty dive into a delicate and often misunderstood area: the intersection of everyday memory distortion and gaslighting, and the crucial distinction between intentional manipulation and genuine memory discrepancies. We'll explore how our memories can be fallible, and how that fallibility can sometimes be mistaken for malicious intent. We'll also discuss th...
In this two-part series, hosts Joey Barnet, Abi Nicolas and Mike Dougherty dive into a delicate and often misunderstood area: the intersection of everyday memory distortion and gaslighting, and the crucial distinction between intentional manipulation and genuine memory discrepancies. We'll explore how our memories can be fallible, and how that fallibility can sometimes be mistaken for malicious intent. We'll also discuss the conseq...
Regardless of your background, it's likely you've experienced a feeling of not measuring up to your peers. In this episode, Joey and Mike discuss the data on this common phenomena known as the Impostor Phenomena. While the phenomena has a number of negative consequences, it turns out that it's not all doom and gloom. Tune in to find out more and visit the links below to dig into more of the details.
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Feeling stressed about your finances and thinking that a raise would fix the problem? Yes income matters, but that's just part of the story. Dr. Cassandra Phetmisy breaks down the data from her meta-analysis on financial stress, income, job satisfaction, and workplace behaviors.
In this episode we chat with Dr. Arianna Gard about her recent work documenting what's reported and what's NOT reported in neuroscience research projects. So what's missing? Turns out, a lot! Tune in to find out more.
If you're interested in reading the full report, the full report is freely available on bioRxiv: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.28.615619.
Dr. Jessica Magidson shares her work on substance use disorder and what she's doing to increase access to mental health and substance use treatment resources for rural Marylander's.
Why is sleep important? How does sleep affect cognition? And, are tired people really less attractive? Tune in to hear Dr. David Yager discuss the neuroscience of sleep, its impact on everyday functioning, and "microsleeps".
In this episode, we hear about co-host Abigail Nicolas' journey into psychology and her interests outside the classroom.
Technology is everywhere, but how can it be leveraged to help deliver mental health services to those in need? In today's episode, Dr. Henry Willis discusses his efforts to advance real-world solutions to addressing the mental health crisis.
Today, Dr. Henry Willis breaks down the literature on the role of social media in youth mental health. Is social media all bad, or are there potential benefits for particular communities? Tune in and find out more!
Take a moment to learn about Dr. Henry Willis, a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland. Who is this "Dr. Henry" and how did he end up in a career in Psychology?
Can you improve your working memory through "brain training"? Dr. Michael Dougherty shares his research on working memory training and his views on the broader scientific literature on this topic.
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