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Psychology Concepts Explained
by Dr. Jack
Your host, Dr. Jack Chuang, is an online College Psychology Instructor who might be pretty good at explaining stuff. Check out his catalog of course lectures starting with Season 1 (short single concept and longer chapter lectures) that may complement your Introductory level Psychology classes, or for standardized college entrance test (e.g., MCAT/GRE) preparation. Then take a study break and hang out with Dr. Jack as he offers general mental health tips, academic and career advice for students & early professionals. When he's tired of monologuing, he'll hold conversations with interesting peo
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Time to move on - Thanks for your support!
*No sponsored ads active* Hi friends, This is the final podcast episode for Psych Explained! I wanted to say *Thanks* to my loyal circle of listeners, and all the psych students out there who may have benefited from the lectures. The podcast will still be here! All my socials will still stay...
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Dr. Lauren Yang - Clinician, Advocate, & Living with Bipolar Disorder
*No sponsored ads active* Lauren Yang, Psy.D. (she/her) is based in the Bay Area, CA. She earned her degree at Yeshiva University in New York City. Lauren draws from her clinical training experiences at university counseling centers, an outpatient specialty clinic for bipolar disorder, and an...
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Aarti Ahuja - Addressing Mental Health in India
*No sponsored ads active* Aarti Ahuja is an alumnus of Modern School, Barakhamba Road 2009. Today, she is an independent practicing Psychologist based in New Delhi working since 5 years and focusing on stress, anxiety management, relationship and family counselling, and grief and loss…
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Dr. Sarah Eaton - Academic Integrity 101 - Paper Mills, Academic Sweat Shops, Frat Files & More!
*No sponsored ads active* Sarah Elaine Eaton, PhD, is the Educational Leader in Residence and a full-time faculty member at the University of Calgary, Canada. Author of 2 books: “Plagiarism in Higher Education - Tackling Tough Topics in Academic Integrity”…
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Dr. Sarah Lupis - Stress Researcher, Student Advocate
*No sponsored ads active* Dr. Sarah Lupis completed her Ph.D. in 2016 with the Laboratory for Biological Health Psychology at Brandeis University. Her research focuses on the intersectionality of emotion and stress. This research examines how people react emotionally to psychosocial stress, and…
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Des Robinson - Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
*No sponsored ads active* Professor Des Robinson began studying dolphins in the Florida Keys but has since devoted his career to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and maximizing student learning and understanding. He has worked at Tarrant County College for over 20 years and is currently...
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Shanta Kanukollu & Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria - Exploring South Asian Mental Health
*No sponsored ads active* Dr. Shanta N. Kanukollu (a.k.a “Dr. K”) has over a decade of clinical experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds in the forensic and medical settings. She has also taught courses related to diversity and gender at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology...
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Dieu Truong & Pooja Mamidanna - Neurodiversity Explained
*No sponsored ads active* Dieu M. Truong will be conferred with the PhD in School Psychology in August 2022 from the APA-Accredited, NASP-certified School Psychology doctoral program at the University of Houston (Main Campus). She is completing her APA-Accredited Psychology Internship Training...
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Dr. Oyenike Balogun-Mwangi - Mastering the Trifecta: Teaching, Research, & Counseling
*No sponsored ads active* Dr. Oyenike Balogun-Mwangi is a licensed psychologist in the state of Massachusetts and earned her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. Her training/professional experiences are expansive, and cover a range of settings including, college...
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Caroline Lay - Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Online Graduate Degree & Training
*No sponsored ads active* Caroline Lay is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist located in the Los Angeles Area. She specializes in working with young adults and professionals, who struggle with burnout; career counseling, relationship issues, immigrant issues, women issues, childhood…
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Yi Li - Ph.D. Student, Becoming a Bilingual Therapist
*No sponsored ads active* Yi is a 2nd-year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at University at Buffalo, SUNY. She was originally from China and has been an international student in the United States since high school. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minoring in Counseling,...
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Lisa Heng - Aspirations of an Undergraduate Double Major
*No sponsored ads active* Lisa Heng is a junior at the University of Louisville double majoring in Public Health and Psychology. As a Cambodian American, she grew up observing how intergenerational trauma and the barriers to mental healthcare access have led to worsened health outcomes in her...
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Dr. Bob Baugher - Coping with Tragedies
*No sponsored ads active* In light of recent U.S. mass shooting events, the first person I could think of to bring to speak on this was Dr. Bob Baugher. We spoke in an earlier episode about grief, loss and suicide here. Many of the principles discussed by Dr. Bob can be applied to many life...
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Ekim and Katrina - Graduate Student Life
*No sponsored ads active* Ekim Luo and Katrina Rbeiz are Ph.D. students in Psychology, on different continents, who also co-host the podcast, High Impact Coffee Hour. Ekim attends the University of Cambridge, and Katrina is at Vanderbilt University. They discuss their journey in pursuing careers…
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Robyn Tamanaha LMFT - Bipolar Disorder Explained
*No sponsored ads active* Robyn Tamanaha is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Orange County, CA. She specializes in helping people who are living with Bipolar Disorder, to help them hop in the driver's seat, take control of extreme mood changes, and live a fulfilling and balanced life. In...
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Dr. Gitika Talwar - Decolonizing Mental Health
*No sponsored ads active* My guest is Dr. Gitika Talwar, a Community-Clinical Psychologist in the state of Washington. She earned a Masters Degree in Social Psychology from University of Mumbai, and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Maryland-Baltimore…
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Dr. Gerald Drose - Psychologist, Author of "Bird Gotta Land"
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I chat with Private Practice Psychologist and author, Dr. Gerald Drose. Dr. Drose is based in Atlanta, and runs a successful private practice with four locations and at least 30 therapists. We discuss what inspired him to write his fiction memoir, chat...
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Dr. Bob Baugher - Grief, Loss, Suicide Intervention
*No sponsored ads active* Dr. Bob Baugher talks about his academic journey, and the life event that spurred his passion for his psychology specialty area, death, grief, loss, and suicide prevention. There's plenty of valuable, practical information that everyone can find significant benefit. *...
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Professor Sue Frantz - Wisdom for Students & Instructors
*No sponsored ads active* If you are a psychology student, or an early career Psychology instructor, this is the conversation you must hear. This week we have Professor Sue Frantz of Highline College on the pod. Sue reflects on her inspiring journey as a young person with no college ambitions, to...
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For Students: How to Deal with a Crappy Instructor
*No sponsored ads active* I'm taking this opportunity to vent a bit, about crappy instructors - so students, I hope you'll find the suggestions helpful, and for instructors, well, just don't be a d*ck. How to support the podcast: - Please share, follow/subscribe, and rate/review in your favorite...
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Wellness Wednesday - Play the REALLY Long Game
*No sponsored ads active* How do you feel about getting older? I mean, older older, like 70 years old and beyond? Will be be great, or horrible? In today's Wellness Wednesday episode we explore our attitudes about aging, and how that might affect our behaviors today. These periodic wellness...
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Wellness Wednesday - Play the Long Game
*No sponsored ads active Hey friends in this Wellness Wednesday episode we will focus on the 'long game' perspective, and the importance of developing active (exercise) habits that you do solo, and making it a priority no matter how busy life gets. Better to develop and keep good habits than to...
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Dr. Diane Finley Part 2: Sport Psychology Explained
*No sponsored ads active* In the second half of our conversation with Dr. Diane Finley, we focus on one of her professional specialties, Sport Psychology, which is actually called "Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology." Listen in as we dive into a wide range of topics to see how Psychology…
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Wellness Wednesday - I'm your 5 minute cheerleader for today
*No sponsored ads active* Yup, that's it - it's just me, cheering you on with whatever you're doing, whatever you happen to need right now. Just let me be your cheerleader for a few minutes, if you need it. These weekly wellness episodes are brief episodes discussing ways that we can improve our...
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Dr. Diane Finley - Part 1: Origin Story "How she got here"
*No sponsored ads active* In Part 1 of 2 of our conversation with Dr. Diane Finley, we focus on her professional "origin story,." We dive into her progression from her high school academic interests and family circumstances which led to her present profession in Psychology. We discuss a variety…
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Wellness Wednesday - Don't let logistics interfere with your dreams
*No sponsored ads active* Wake up! It's "Wellness Wednesday" again, and this week's episode was inspired by a listener email, initially from one year ago, and what has occurred most recently. The focus is on whether we choose to give up on a passion, or dream, or goal, due to the large number of...
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How to make sense of a Psychology Journal Article
*No sponsored ads active* In this "How to" episode we break down the specific parts of a typical scientific journal article in the field of Psychology. This can be useful for students who are new at reading original empirical research, or in need of guidance to organize a research paper. Those…
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Wellness Wednesday - Join the Rehumanization Project
*No sponsored ads active* Hey it's "Wellness Wednesday" again, and this week the focus is on reversing our tendencies to dehumanize others - hence, let's call this our "Rehumanization Project." These weekly wellness episodes are brief episodes discussing ways that we can improve our personal...
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Social Norms Explained
*No sponsored ads active* The concept of the week is "Social Norms," from the field of Social psychology. We explore how this seemingly simple idea actually permeates into nearly every crevice of our daily lives - and how it affects us when we depart from social and cultural norms. By "We" I…
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Wellness Wednesday - Bring back RAOK
*No sponsored ads active* Hey it's our first "Wellness Wednesday" episode of the new season! Let's start simple: Bring back Random Acts of Kindness! These weekly wellness episodes are brief episodes discussing ways that we can improve our personal wellbeing, with the hopes of influencing our...
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Confirmation Bias Explained
*No sponsored ads active* The concept of the week is "Confirmation Bias," a concept from the field of Social psychology, specifically social cognition. We explore how it works and the implications to us and the people around us when we engage in this cognitive bias. Source: openstax.org Social...
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What to Expect for 2022
*No sponsored ads active* Note: The video mentioned in the podcast is no longer available. The video of this episode is posted on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zDL09zqq6M0 --------- Happy new year, friends! In this new year, new season of the podcast, Dr. Jack talks about what to expect for the new...
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Gratitude, Summer plans, returning in 2022
*No sponsored ads active* Hello friends, I wanted to take this opportunity in this end of year episode to express my gratitude to my listeners and supporters - to discuss what I'll be doing this summer (there will be bonus episodes) and planning for new episodes (edit:) COMING IN JANUARY, 2022!…
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Dr. Regina Koepp - Geropsychology Explained
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode my co-host Aye, and I chat with Dr. Regina Koepp, Geropsychologist -clinical psychologist specializing in geriatrics - host of the podcast, "Psychology of Aging" about her amazing origin story, career arc, and her latest project, the Center for Mental...
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Social Psychology Legend - Dr. Richard Nisbett
*No sponsored ads active* This week I have the pleasure and honor to pick the brain of Dr. Richard Nisbett, who recently released his memoir, "Thinking." He is one of the most influential social psychologists of our time, especially in the realm of social cognition. We covered a wide variety of...
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All about Myanmar - Conversation with Aye Khaine, Burmese American Social Worker
*No sponsored ads active* As part of our series on May's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage and Mental Health Month, I have the privilege of introducing my very first interview guest, Aye Khaine, my better half. She's Burmese (or Myanmar) American, has a Master's in Social Work, and she…
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May is Mental Health and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
*No sponsored ads active* I am dedicating my May 2021 episodes to talk about 2 major themes, and everything in-between: The Asian American Experience, and Mental Health. I am also flip-flopping my format, covering the topics related to the episode title FIRST, then in the second half, talk about...
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Be a Situationist, not a Dispositionist
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I talk about one of my favorite psychological concepts, which is Attribution Theory, and its primary components, dispositional and situational explanations. This is a core theory within social psychology, specifically social cognition. The main reason I...
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How the Pandemic Changed My Teaching Philosophy
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I reflect on how the pandemic-filled year altered my approach to teaching online college classes. Here’s a hint: Humanize. How to support the podcast: - Please share, follow/subscribe, and rate/review in your favorite podcast app. - Buy the Doc a cup of...
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Bystander Intervention Training - Review
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I talk about my experience and reactions to taking the free, one hour, bystander intervention training by ihollaback.org. In summary, I highly recommend it, without reservations (well, you do need to reserve a spot and sign up!) - but you know what I…
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Applying to Graduate School in Psychology
*No sponsored ads active* Thinking of a career in Psychology? Then let’s get you into graduate school, shall we? Since I have so many undergraduate college student listeners, in this episode I discuss the best ways to prepare for applying to graduate school, by starting early. We will go through…
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Anti-Asian Hate in America - My Take
*No sponsored ads active* In this unplanned, unscripted episode, I talk about my personal perspective about being a Canadian-born Taiwanese American Texan. I did not plan for this to include many academic subjects, but I couldn’t help myself - so follow along where I share many personal...
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College is where you should cheat? - About Academic Integrity
*No sponsored ads active* Okay, I admit that title is a bit provocative, but there’s a grain of truth to it, so listen to the episode for more! The subject of Academic Integrity is the main focus, with some main takeaways from an Academic Integrity conference I recently attended. I also dive into...
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Catching up with listener mail
*No sponsored ads active* In this podcast, I catch up on listeners’ emails and tweets regarding a variety of subjects. Some topics covered, in no particular order: social psychology: attraction, proximity, attribution theory, fundamental attribution error, placebo effect, coping mechanisms…
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Should I drop my class?
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I give my usual ‘talk’ that I typically share with my students about what to consider when deciding to drop a course. I hope others may find this helpful when they are making this decision, usually as an undergraduate college student. Note: An additional...
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The week Texas pissed off Elsa
*No sponsored ads active* Welcome back, your host, Dr. Jack, here, survived the Texas winter storm!. Yes, I have to talk about it, but slip in a few psychology concepts along the way. I referred to coping styles, perceived lack of control, to the experience, as well as additional commentary.…
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Welcome to the DCU - Dr. Chuang’s Universe - Phase 1 (of 1?)
*No sponsored ads active* Hi friends, this is the first and maybe last DCU podcast, from a mentally exhausted person free associating for half an hour. Things I may have talked about in no particular order (hard to recall, given I’m writing this AFTER the podcast): Hey I made a blog (under...
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Online Personality Tests Explained
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I discuss the science behind personality tests, and what to look out for when taking these tests online or on social media. I also reveal my high school career inventory test, and the career that was the highest match! This topic was provided by a…
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Achieving work school balance
*No sponsored ads active* In this episode I respond to a listener email about whether she should go to college full time or part time, so I’m sharing my thoughts about it. Plus my Super Bowl pick as well. How to support the podcast: - Please share, follow/subscribe, and rate/review in your…
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How to be a Supportive Friend
*No sponsored ads active* This subject was in direct response to what is happening to our friends and family in the country of Myanmar. How can I, as a friend, provide support to them, knowing there’s little we can do to help in a tangible way? Maybe I learned something in the process of earning…
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Your host, Dr. Jack Chuang, is an online College Psychology Instructor who might be pretty good at explaining stuff. Check out his catalog of course lectures starting with Season 1 (short single concept and longer chapter lectures) that may complement your Introductory level Psychology classes, or for standardized college entrance test (e.g., MCAT/GRE) preparation. Then take a study break and hang out with Dr. Jack as he offers general mental health tips, academic and career advice for students & early professionals. When he's tired of monologuing, he'll hold conversations with interesting peo
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