Psych Attack
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Psych Attack focuses on the diversity of the domain of psychology. Join us for a relaxed conversation with experts discussing the topics they are passionate about in psychological research and/or practice. The aim is to better understand the spectrum of human experience, the methods used in psychology, and the people attracted to working within it. The conversations will be of interest and accessible to novice and experienced psychology listeners alike.
Hosted by Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald (jasminebmacdonald.com.au).
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Developmental insights for investigative interviewing about maltreatment with Associate Professor Lindsay Malloy
March 02, 2024 04:49 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBAbout this episode In this episode, I catch up with Associate Professor Lindsay Malloy to hear about her research in developmental psychology and the law. In particular, ways to improve investigative interviewing with people who have experienced maltreatment and. In this discussion, Lindsay explains some developmental differences when interviewing children, adolescents and older adults. Much of the conversation focuses on reasons why children might recant disclosures of maltreatment...
Tips and tricks for publishing in psychology with Dr Rachael Fox
August 03, 2023 06:41 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn this episode, I team up again with Dr Rachael Fox (journal editor and academic). We reflect on our publication experiences to share insights that will be especially useful for listeners new to publishing. We discuss: · choosing a journal · the importance of scope, formatting, and proofing · what to consider when converting a dissertation or thesis into a publication · getting support from colleagues · communicating with journal editors · th...
Psychological research and collaboration with Dr Chat GPT (An AI experiment)
April 28, 2023 08:21 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, I am have an artificial conversation with a researcher I refer to as Dr Chat GPT. If you haven't already come across Chat GPT, it is open access software online where you can type anything in and it will use artificial intelligence to feed a response back to you. When you give it some context, it can give you some really cool responses. I have given Dr Chat GPT the context of being an Australian psychology researcher, working at a university, who I want to inter...
A critical look at publishing in psychology with Dr Rachael Fox
March 13, 2023 02:11 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode I catch up with Dr Rachael Fox, journal editor and academic, to discuss what publishing in psychology is and take a critical lens to highlight some issues and barriers to publishing. We discuss: · critical and community psychological approaches to research · why people publish in psychology · common ways quality is thought about in psychological research and publishing · kinds of journals and how they are ranked · how research eithe...
The role of animals in mental health practice with Dr Abigail Alfrey
December 29, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Abigail Alfrey’s research and practice on the ways animals can be involved in mental health practice. We discuss: (1) the significance of pets for people experiencing psychosis, (2) including dogs in cognitive assessment to improve testing experiences and outcomes for child clients, and (3) reducing practitioner burnout by promoting animals in the workplace. We touch super briefly on other creative methods, like poetry, in therapy. Dr Abigail Alfrey is...
Trauma and TV news workers with Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald
October 31, 2022 00:52 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald’s research in trauma exposure and mental health in TV news workers. We discuss how camera operators and reporters have different kinds of trauma experiences, the importance of social support, substance use, and symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald is Senior Research Officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies and Adjunct Lecturer, School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University. If ...
An evolutionary perspective of online behaviour with Dr Evita March (Part 2: Cyber dating abuse)
June 05, 2022 00:12 - 30 minutes - 55.2 MBThis episode and the last one focus on Dr Evita March’s research in the area of cyber psychology. In this second part of our discussion, we consider how the dark tetrad of personality can help us understand cyber dating abuse. Along the way, we consider the role of attachment style and jealousy in intimate partner violence and coercive control online. Dr Evita March is a Senior Lecturer in psychology in the School of Science, Psychology and Sport, Federation University. If you w...
An evolutionary perspective of online behaviour with Dr Evita March (Part 1: Trolling)
April 19, 2022 20:11 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBThis episode and the next one focus on Dr Evita March’s research in the area of cyber psychology. In this first part of our discussion, we start by using mate selection as an example of evolutionary psychology. We then go on to see how the dark tetrad of personality can help us understand antisocial online behaviours like trolling. In the next episode, we dive into Evita’s research on cyber dating abuse. Dr Evita March is a Senior Lecturer in psychology in the School of Science,...
Exploring outdoor therapies with Dr Will Dobud
January 31, 2022 11:15 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Will Dobud’s research in the area of outdoor and adventure therapies. We unpack the solution-focused therapeutic work he does on expeditions with young people experiencing poor mental health and/or substance use. Dr Will Dobud is a Lecturer in social work in the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University. Will is also the director of True North Expeditions, an adventure therapy program for adolescents, based in Adelaide, Australia. If you...
The impact of the environment on health and wellbeing with Dr Erica McIntyre
December 18, 2021 08:55 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Erica McIntyres’ transdisciplinary research in the area of environmental psychology. We discuss the impact of environmental contaminants and urban design on human and planetary health and wellbeing. Dr Erica McIntyre is a Research Consultant in the Institute for Sustainable Futures and a Visiting Fellow in the School of Public Health, Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). If you want to keep up to date with Erica’s research, y...
Mental health disorders and child development with Dr Tanya Hanstock
October 29, 2021 20:15 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBIn this episode, Dr Tanya Hanstock and I discuss key issues in mental health for children and young people, using bipolar disorder as an example. Tanya also offers practical tips for how to balance research and practice. Dr Tanya Hanstock is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Psychological Sciences, University of Newcastle, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Tanya’s research you can visit her university profile page or reach out via email (tanya.hanstock@newcastle....
Psychometrics and psychological assessment tools with Dr Nicole Sugden
September 30, 2021 01:08 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Nicole Sugden’s research using neuropsychological assessment tools and uses this work as the basis for a discussion of the importance of psychometric evaluation of assessment tools in general. In particular, we discuss Dr Sugden’s fascinating findings in the areas of premorbid functioning and prospective memory. Dr Nicole Sugden is a Lecturer with the School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University based in Bathurst, Australia. If you want to keep up to...
Political psychology and systemic therapeutic approaches with Dr Averil Cook
August 29, 2021 14:01 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Averil Cook’s work in the area of political psychology. We discuss examples of how to apply systemic therapeutic approaches with the intention of challenging mainstream assumptions in psychology and developing research and practice that is driven by social justice and cultural awareness. Dr Averil Cook is Director and Clinical Psychologist at Bodhi And Psychology Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Averil’s work, y...
Women's psychosocial health with Dr Robyn Brunton
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 74 MBThis episode focuses on Dr Robyn Brunton’s research unpacking the connection between women’s adverse childhood experiences, such as various kinds of abuse, and subsequent pregnancy-related anxiety. Dr Robyn Brunton is a Lecturer with the School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University based in Bathurst, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Robyn’s research you can visit her university research outputs page. Research papers discussed in this episode Brunton, R., & ...
The intersection between physiotherapy and psychology with Ryan McGrath
June 29, 2021 12:10 - 53 minutes - 97.7 MBThis episode explores the intersection between physiotherapy and psychology with Ryan McGrath. Ryan describes his research unpacking encounters between physiotherapists and clients experiencing psychological distress. Ryan McGrath is a practicing physiotherapist and also a PhD candidate with the School of Community Health at Charles Sturt University, based in Albury, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Ryan’s research you can visit his university research outputs page...
Mathematical models of human decision making with Dr Gabriel Tillman
June 22, 2021 08:21 - 57 minutes - 105 MBThis episode explores mathematical models of how people make decisions with Dr Gabriel Tillman. Gabriel describes his research into why people are worse at driving when someone is talking to them, as well as the parts of speech sounds people use to understand what they are hearing. Dr Gabriel Tillman is a Lecturer in psychology at Federation University, based in Ballarat, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Gabriel’s research, you can follow him on Google Scholar or T...
Education and training of future psychologists with Dr Elly Quinlan
June 13, 2021 11:18 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBThis episode explores the education and training of future psychologists with Dr Elly Quinlan. Elly describes her research unpacking tolerance of uncertainty in psychologists working with complex clients or clients who might be at risk, as well as the potential for discomfort to lead psychologists to avoid asking clients about their sexual abuse histories. Dr Elly Quinlan is Senior lecturer and course coordinator for the Master of Professional Psychology program at the Australi...