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PsychBites
by Emma Weaver
The podcast that makes you think.
Episodes
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Embracing the Norm
Previous episode "The New Normal" included a discussion of my concerns relating to the idea of the world amidst Covid-19 being described as a New Normal. I felt it was a media buzzword being used to subdue the masses into blind compliance. However, as time goes on far beyond that which was...
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The Psychology of the Apocalypse
In the days following the hotly anticipated release of PS4 Exclusive "The Last of Us 2", the ongoing fascination with "The Walking Dead" universe and our own backdrop of a worldwide pandemic, this episode of PsychBites looks at our fascination with the post-apocalyptic genre, the underlying…
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Child as scientist
In this episode of PsychBites, I look at the tension of being a parent and a psychologist. Does head overrule heart when it comes to helping your child to grow up?
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The blind men and the elephant
What are psychological approaches? What can they tell us about the nature of psychology?
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The rise and fall of behaviourism. Part 2
All good things must come to an end. In this episode we consider how behaviourism went from being the primary school of thought in psychology to being rejected by the cognitive revolution of the 1960s.
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The rise and fall of behaviourism. Part 1: The Rise
In this episode we reflect on the work and legacy of behavioural psychology. Does it still have something to offer to the way we think about the world?
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Who's Who in Psychology? My Top 10. Kind of.
In this episode we look at some of the key figures in Psychology. From its beginnings to its more recent foray into cognitive neuroscience.
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What is Psychology?
In this episode, we attempt to unpack what psychology really is. Yeah....good luck with that. NB I was lacking oxygen during this episode. Hence the numerous stifled yawns. Apologies....
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Hoarding in a time of crisis
Welcome to PsychBites. The podcast that makes you think. In this episode we look at the motivations behind the hoarding behaviour seen at the start of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Why do people behave in such ways? And can anything be done to stop it?
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The New Normal
Welcome to Psychbites. The podcast that makes you think. I have been hearing the phrase "new normal" around recently in reference to the current pandemic related lockdown. In this episode, I want to explore what this means. Is it a way of feeling in control of the uncontrollable? Is it a way of...
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Milgram and the journey to critical reflection
Welcome to PsychBites. The podcast that makes you think. In this episode I follow up the question of obedience put forward in our first and start to look at the way in which Milgram's research can help us undergo some crucial self-reflection. What are the lessons we can take away nearly 60 years...
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Tech Fatigue
Welcome to PsychBites. The podcast that makes you think. In this episode I reflect upon the growing need for technology in our lives to feel connected. We've long been concerned about use of technology and its impact on the brain, but what about now where we are without choice?
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On the run
In this episode I go through why I run...what I am running for....what I am running from... It's amazing I make it through to the end really.
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What is obedience?
In the first episode of PsychBites we are exploring the idea of obedience. What is it? Is it good? Bad? Amoral? And what are the lessons we can learn about it from history.
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How many episodes does PsychBites have?
PsychBites currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is PsychBites about?
The podcast that makes you think.
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PsychBites has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts PsychBites?
PsychBites is created and hosted by Emma Weaver.
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