Why We Do What We Do

By: Abraham
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  • We explain popular and weird, little-known ideas in psychology. Whether you are a little curious about psychology, or a student, or even a professional, we have something for everyone.

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  • Bad Arguments

    Bad Arguments
    Nov 20 2024
    Some arguments are so bad that if even they were right, they'd be wrong. In this discussion, we unpack a specific example of criminally poor arguments. We take a couple of paragraphs and dismantal each argument. Perhaps this will even give you some ideas for how to take apart weak arguments that you encounter.

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: Inside Out 2 (https://movies.disney.com/inside-out-2)
    • Shane: Upgrade by Blake Crouch (https://blakecrouch.com/books/upgrade/)
    Holidays 11/20/24:
    • African Industrialization Day
    • Beautiful Day
    • Future Teachers of America Day
    • Globally Organized Hug a Runner Day (G.O.H.A.R.D.)
    • Name your PC Day
    • National Absurdity Day
    • National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
    • Transgender Day of Remembrance
    • Universal Children’s Day
    • American Education Week
    • International Fraud Awareness Week
    • International Restorative Justice Week
    • National Geography Awareness Week
    • World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

    Links and References:
    1. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/deep-sea-anglerfish#:~:text=At%20the%20end%20of%20the,bioluminescence%20in%20the%20deep%20sea.
    2. https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lophius_piscatorius/#:~:text=Anglerfish%20inhabit%20the%20ocean%20at,low%20as%20the%20continental%20shelf.
    3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098119304836
    4. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hurricanes-make-lizards-evolve-bigger-toe-pads-180974772/
    5. https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/a-beetle-gland-illustrates-how-new-organs-evolve#:~:text=An%20ideal%20organism%20to%20address,spray%20predators%20with%20toxic%20chemicals.
    6. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-61045950
    7. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-sea-nomads-may-have-evolved-to-be-the-worlds-elite-divers/




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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Mini: Revolving Doors

    Mini: Revolving Doors
    Nov 18 2024
    What is the deal with revolving doors? How are they trying to control us? Who's behind the cabal of big revolving doors? Just kidding :) There are some very practical reasons for revolving doors, and it's a thing we made as a species, so it's a thing we talk about as a podcast.

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    Links:
    1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/revolving-door#:~:text=Revolving%20doors%20consist%20of%20three,be%20manually%20or%20automatically%20operated.
    2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolving_door#:~:text=In%20right%2Dhand%20traffic%20countries,rotations%20are%20mixed%20in%20Britain.
    3. https://godoors.com.au/blog/purpose-of-revolving-doors/#:~:text=As%20the%20doors%20rotate%2C%20this,with%20heating%20and%20air%20conditioning.


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    16 mins
  • Public Speaking

    Public Speaking
    Nov 13 2024
    Public speaking is some people's number one fear. For most people, it is not preferred and can be difficult to master. There is a lot research about public speaking spanning the fear, treatment for the fear of public speaking, and how to improve your delivery of public speaking. We discuss the relative benefits of public speaking, the nature of the fear of public speaking, and some strategies to improve your public speaking. Tell us about your experience speaking in public!

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: The Adam Project (https://www.netflix.com/title/81309354)
    • Shane: The Menu (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9764362/)

    Holidays (11/13/24)
    • National Dream Destination Day
    • Roast Dinner Day
    • National Hug a Musician Day
    • World Kindness Day
    • National Indian Pudding Day
    • Sadie Hawkins Day
    • Symphonic Metal Day
    • National Recycling Week
    • Cairo Film International Festival
    • Anti-Bullying Week
    • Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
    • Sweet Potato Awareness Month
    • Spinach and Squash Month
    • Prematurity Awareness Month
    • National Raisin Bread Month
    • National Pepper Month
    • National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
    • Whoopi Goldberg’s bday
    Links and References:
    1. https://www.verywellmind.com/most-common-phobias-4136563
    2. Parvis, L. F. (2001). The importance of communication and public speaking skills. Journal of Environmental Health, 63(9), 44–45.
    3. https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/why-is-public-speaking-important
    4. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.1093
    5. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/201711/why-are-we-scared-of-public-speaking
    6. Mancuso, C., & Miltenberger, R. G. (2016). Using habit reversal to decrease filled pauses in public speaking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49(1), 188–192. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.267
    7. Spieler, C., & Miltenberger, R. G. (2017). Using awareness training to decrease nervous habits during public speaking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50(1), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.362
    8. Montes, C. C., Heinicke, M. R., & Geierman, D. M. (2019). Awareness training reduces college students' speech disfluencies in public speaking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52(3), 746–755. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.569
    9. Pawlik, B., & Perrin, C. J. (2020). Reducing speech disfluencies during public speaking using brief habit reversal. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(2), 1080–1088. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.627


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    1 hr and 8 mins

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