Why We Do What We Do
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111 | Too Many Choices! Option Paralysis | Why We Do What We Do
July 03, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBSometimes we find ourselves faced with so many options that we choose to do nothing at all. What is with going on with that? Shane and Abraham discuss the theories regarding why we freeze in the face of overwhelming options and some strategies to overcome feeling paralyzed by choosing. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
110 | Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders | Why We Do What We Do
June 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBOne of the most controversial and interesting topics in psychology is understanding how we diagnose mental health disorders. Shane and Abraham explain the history of diagnosis, list some of the diagnostic systems around the world, and some of the major criticisms of these systems. Learn something new about how we diagnose mental health issues. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #ww...
109 | The Downfall of Mental Hospitals | Why We Do What We Do
June 19, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBThe setting: terrible hospital conditions and a poor understanding of mental health disorders. The solution: move patients out of the hospitals and into the... jail? Street? A bus to another state? Yep. Learn all about the process of deinstitutionalizing mental hospitals in the mid-20th century. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
108 | How to Study | Why We Do What We Do
June 12, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBCramming for a test? Find yourself struggling to remember things that you just ready when studying for class? Just interested in getting better at a particular skill? Don't care? Then this episode is for you! Shane and Abraham (Shanebraham) discuss some of the recommended study methods, how they might work, and what the research says. Even if you don't need to learn to study, there's something to learn in this discussion about memory and developing habits. Remember that you can reach us dir...
107 | Child Development Part 2: Birth Through the First Two Years | Why We Do What We Do
June 05, 2019 16:01 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBReturning for a second discussion of the initial stages of human development, RyanO and Abraham discuss the various birthing processes. In addition, we talk about some of the basic developmental milestones of the first two years of life and raise some awareness around important issues affecting the health and well-being of infants. Do you know how to test that a baby has expected functionality immediately after birth? We will explain that too! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775....
106 | Child Development Part 1: Pregnancy | Why We Do What We Do
May 29, 2019 13:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBLearn about the fascinating journey we take through pregnancy and why it’s amazing that we have been successful as a species. Furthermore, we discuss how learning begins while we are developing in the womb. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.535.0918, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast
105 | What's Going On With Weighted Vests? | Why We Do What We Do
May 22, 2019 14:03 - 1 hour - 129 MBCheck out the most recent discussion from Shane and Abraham on what could be classified as another pseudoscience entry. Look into our notes and do some of your own research to learn more about weighted vests for children with autism and how they (don’t) work. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.535.0918, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast
104 | Why We Do What We Do Turns 2! | Why We Do What We Do
May 15, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 71.8 MBHey, we are pretty excited that we have been able to be sharing our podcast with you for two years! In this episode, we discuss where we’ve been and what we have planned for the next year. We are excited to announce some new things, and we’ll recall some of the bright spots of the last two years. Here’s to another year. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.535.0918, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast
103 | Bullying in Schools with Dr. Scott Ross and Brooke Wagner | Why We Do What We Do
May 08, 2019 13:39 - 1 hour - 126 MBBullying is an interesting problem in schools. What is it? Is it over-recognized or under-recognized? What works in reducing bullying? This week we are joined by Dr. Scott Ross, the director of the Office of Learning Supports at the Colorado Department of Education, and Brooke Wagner, the PBIS regional implementation coach in Reno, Nevada, who talk about what bullying is, how historical treatments of bullying have been problematic, and how to manage bullying behavior in schools. Remember tha...
102 | Did Behaviorism Kill Research on Emotions? | Why We Do What We Do
May 01, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBAuthor Frans De Waal claimed on national radio that behaviorism killed research on emotions for most of the 20th century. What a remarkable achievement! Abraham and Shane dig into just what those behaviorists did this time and how they managed to annihilate emotion research... or not. Join us as we uncover the truth behind these incredible claims. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or ...
101 | Multi-Tasking is Hard | Why We Do What We Do
April 24, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBHow well can humans multi-task? A lot less than we'd like to believe. Shane and Abraham describe what is really going on when we try and multi-task, why we are so bad at it, and how you can get better at it! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
100 | Fad Treatments for Autism | Why We Do What We Do
April 19, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 98.9 MBThis week Shane, RyanO and Abraham welcome on the ABA Inside Track crew for our 100th episode covering some of the weirdest, ineffective, and potentially harmful treatments for autism out there. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
099 | How We Know What We Know | Why We Do What We Do
April 10, 2019 15:08 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBThis week Shane, RyanO and Abraham tackle Epistemology - or the study of how we know what we know! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
098 | Homeopathy Treatment for Mental Health | Why We Do What We Do
April 05, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBRemember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
097 | I'm So Sorry! Why We Apologize | Why We Do What We Do
March 29, 2019 04:37 - 1 hour - 129 MBApologizing is an interesting thing that we do. What do we get out of apologizing? What do we get out receiving them? Abraham and Shane discuss how and why we apologize, the idea of schadenfreude (happiness from the misfortune of others), contrition and penitence. We also spout our own opinions and stories about apologizing. Listen in and learn about this interesting habit we have. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below ...
096 | The Mozart Effect | Why We Do What We Do
March 20, 2019 18:22 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBThis week Abraham and RyanO talk about the Mozart effect, which suggests that "listening to Mozart (and some other iterations!) makes you smarter." Listen and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
095 | How Alcohol Makes Us Feel Drunk | Why We Do What We Do
March 15, 2019 01:36 - 57 minutes - 105 MBJust in time for St. Patrick's Day. Ever wonder why and how alcohol makes us feel drunk? Ryan and Abraham explain what is in alcohol and how it interacts with our brain to cause us to feel intoxicated. We also bust some myths about alcohol and share some interesting factoids. Listen and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
094 | False Confessions | Why We Do What We Do
March 07, 2019 06:41 - 1 hour - 112 MBShane and Abraham tackle the how and why of false confessions. Why do people "confess" to crimes they didn't commit? To what extent do law enforcement officers encourage these false confessions? Listen in and learn about this fascinating twist in law enforcement. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
093 | Animal Aggression Part 2 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We Do
March 01, 2019 02:21 - 52 minutes - 97 MBThis episode we continue our fascinating discussion with Hannah Branigan of the "Drinking from the Toilet" podcast, and Ryan Cartlidge of the "Animal Training Academy" regarding animals aggression. In addition, we bring up the important topic of replacement behaviors and some training tips. Listen in and contact us with your own experiences with animal behavior! https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/ https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/ Remember that...
BONUS | Join the Team! | Why We Do What We Do
February 25, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 12.4 MBWe’re looking for some assistance on the podcast. If you think you fit what we’re looking for, then send us an email! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodca
092 | Animal Aggression Part 1 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We Do
February 21, 2019 19:19 - 58 minutes - 108 MBThis week we welcome on Hannah Branigan and Ryan Cartlidge to talk about animal aggression. Make sure to check out their podcasts: https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/ https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/ Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
091 | Synesthesia (The Sun Smells Too Loud) | Why We Do What We Do
February 15, 2019 15:43 - 1 hour - 113 MBsyn·es·the·sia /ˌsinəsˈTHēZHə/ noun PHYSIOLOGY•PSYCHOLOGY the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
090 | Gestalt (Gesundheit) | Why We Do What We Do
February 07, 2019 05:34 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBListen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
089 | Chelation Therapy For Autism: A Dangerous Myth | Why We Do What We Do
January 31, 2019 16:32 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBListen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
088 | Lobotomies as Psychotherapy │ Why We Do What We Do
January 22, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MBListen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
087 | Super Color Vision: Human Tetrachromats │ Why We Do What We Do
January 18, 2019 05:40 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBSome people are born with superhuman color vision. But do they even know that they have it? How well can humans use an extra set of cones? Learn about this rare genetic condition which just might enable people to see beyond the scope of the normal human visual field! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
086 | A Horse that Could Math!│ Why We Do What We Do
January 09, 2019 21:26 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThere once was an awesome horse... Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
086 | A Horse that Could Math! │ Why We Do What We Do
January 09, 2019 21:26 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThere once was an awesome horse... Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
085 | 5:1 is the Magic Number│ Why We Do What We Do
January 03, 2019 22:28 - 49 minutes - 57 MBDo you say more negative or positive things? Do people say more negative or positive things to you? Listen in to learn about some of the fascinating research on this simple strategy that can predict whether relationships will succeed or fail, train athletes, and improve business.
084 | The Psychology of ASMR│ Why We Do What We Do
December 27, 2018 00:23 - 40 minutes - 46.4 MBAutonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a psychological event characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin. It has been compared with auditory-tactile synesthesia and may overlap with frisson, and today Abraham and RyanO are diving into the psychology behind it!
083 | Dog Breeds & Personalities │ Why We Do What We Do
December 19, 2018 15:04 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MBAre certain dogs more likely to be aggressive? What do we ACTUALLY know about dog personalities? Can they be changed?
082 | How Much Can Sommeliers Sense? │ Why We Do What We Do
December 13, 2018 07:40 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBHow do wine experts do their job? How many different flavors can a sommelier detect? Abraham and RyanO dive into the research on wine-tasting and the science (or lack thereof) of sommeliers. Learn about all of the ways we conditions our senses to taste more than we "taste."
081 | Why is Fluency Important? Part 2: An Interview With Dr. Donny Newsome │ Why We Do What We Do
December 05, 2018 20:33 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBFollowing up with part 1, Abraham interviews Dr. Donny Newsome, a founding director of Fit Learning, on the topic of fluency. Every wonder what it is, why it matters, or how to become fluent? Listen in and discover the science and future directions of education.
080 | Why is Fluency Important? Part 1 │ Why We Do What We Do
December 01, 2018 04:30 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MBFluency is a concept that has been used in a wide variety of descriptions applied to aspect of human performance. In part 1 RyanO and Abraham breakdown the definition and applications of fluency, frequency building, fluency-based instruction, neurology of fluent performance, and other topics on human performance. In part 2 we will be interviewing a special guest who's career is fluency-based instruction. This and more on your favorite consumable psychology podcast! Listen in, and remember t...
079 | Parsimony │ Why We Do What We Do
November 15, 2018 00:53 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this Episode, the team dives into what it means to be parsimonious and why it matters in psychology. This and more on your favorite consumable psychology podcast! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
078 | Creativity │ Why We Do What We Do
November 06, 2018 18:25 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this Episode, the team dives into the questions of creativity. Where does it come from? Can it be created or influenced? This and more on your favorite consumable psychology podcast! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
077 │ Do Babies Recognize Good & Evil? │ Why We Do What We Do
October 31, 2018 13:30 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MBAre babies born good? Do they have some sense of morality? Can babies identify good and evil? How evil ARE babies? Do they spill the Cheerios to satisfy some dark urges?.Are babies born with a sense of morality? This is the topic this week, so prepare yourselves for a look at baby morality! Abraham, Miranda, and Shane take on this ADORABLE topic! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwd...
077 │Do Babies Recognize Good & Evil?│ Why We Do What We Do
October 31, 2018 13:30 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MBAre babies born good? Do they have some sense of morality? Can babies identify good and evil? How evil ARE babies? Do they spill the Cheerios to satisfy some dark urges?.Are babies born with a sense of morality? This is the topic this week, so prepare yourselves for a look at baby morality! Abraham, Miranda, and Shane take on this ADORABLE topic! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwd...
076 │What is an EEG? │ Why We Do What We Do
October 26, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this week’s episode Miranda and Abraham the electroencephalogram (EEG). What does it do? What is it for? Are the robots coming for us? Listen in and find out!
076 │What is an EEG?│ Why We Do What We Do
October 26, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this week’s episode Miranda and Abraham the electroencephalogram (EEG). What does it do? What is it for? Are the robots coming for us? Listen in and find out!
075 │ Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 3: Tinnitus and Auditory Processing Disorder │ Why We Do What We Do
October 23, 2018 06:06 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBRinging in the ears? Trouble understanding speech? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane team up to wrap up our discussion about hearing with an emphasis on understanding what is known about diagnosis, treatment, and biology of tinnitus and auditory processing disorder.
075 │Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 3: Tinnitus and Auditory Processing Disorder│ Why We Do What We Do
October 23, 2018 06:06 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBRinging in the ears? Trouble understanding speech? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane team up to wrap up our discussion about hearing with an emphasis on understanding what is known about diagnosis, treatment, and biology of tinnitus and auditory processing disorder.
074 │ Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 2: Treating Hearing Loss │ Why We Do What We Do
October 15, 2018 21:37 - 1 hour - 111 MBHow is hearing loss tested for and treated? Abraham, Shane, and RyanO return to discuss treatments for hearing loss and some other topical and controversial topics with special guest audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse.
074 │Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 2: Treating Hearing Loss│ Why We Do What We Do
October 15, 2018 21:37 - 1 hour - 111 MBHow is hearing loss tested for and treated? Abraham, Shane, and RyanO return to discuss treatments for hearing loss and some other topical and controversial topics with special guest audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse.
073 │ Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 1│ Why We Do What We Do
October 08, 2018 20:09 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBHow do we hear? How does our hearing affect our perception of the world? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane interview special guests audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse to learn about everything from how we hear movies, to how we listen to music, to why we have ear wax. Check in next time for the next part of this discussion!
073 │Perceiving the World Through Hearing Part 1│ Why We Do What We Do
October 08, 2018 20:09 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBHow do we hear? How does our hearing affect our perception of the world? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane interview special guests audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse to learn about everything from how we hear movies, to how we listen to music, to why we have ear wax. Check in next time for the next part of this discussion!
072 | Circular Reasoning: Redux | Why We Do What We Do
September 27, 2018 05:48 - 24 minutes - 33 MBRevisit this oldie by goodie. We have employed discussions of circular reasoning frequently, so listen in for a refresher on this logical fallacy. Abraham and RYANO jump into the world of logical fallacies. Particularly, circular reasoning. We all fall to its peril from time-to-time. Listen in for how to spot it, examples, and why it can cause a little trouble in reasoning and understanding why it is, that we do what we do! ;) Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.5...
071 │ Tolman's Cognitive Maps: A False Sense of Direction │ Why We Do What We Do
September 20, 2018 03:03 - 38 minutes - 44 MBWhat are Cognitive Maps? Miranda and Abraham review Tolman’s experiment and discuss some possible explanations for the phenomenon of latent learning. Are rewards essential to learn? Listen in and find out! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
070 │ Spare The Rod: Corporal Punishment │ Why We Do What We Do
September 14, 2018 06:29 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBDoes physical punishment improve bad behavior? Miranda and Abraham explore the history and recent research of corporal punishment. Conclusion? Listen in to find out! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
069 │ Thorndike’s Cat in a Box: The Learning Curve? │ Why We Do What We Do
September 07, 2018 01:03 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBAbraham and Miranda talk about the learning curve! Is it real? Where does it break down? Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.