Why We Do What We Do

Abraham
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Why We Do What We Do

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Bad Arguments

    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 DayBeautiful DayFuture Teachers of America DayGlobally Organized Hug a Runner Day (G.O.H.A.R.D.)Name your PC DayNational Absurdity DayNational Peanut Butter Fudge DayTransgender Day of RemembranceUniversal Children’s DayAmerican Education WeekInternational Fraud Awareness WeekInternational Restorative Justice WeekNational Geography Awareness WeekWorld Antimicrobial Awareness Week Links and References:  https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/deep-sea-anglerfish#:~:text=At%20the%20end%20of%20the,bioluminescence%20in%20the%20deep%20sea.https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lophius_piscatorius/#:~:text=Anglerfish%20inhabit%20the%20ocean%20at,low%20as%20the%20continental%20shelf.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098119304836https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hurricanes-make-lizards-evolve-bigger-toe-pads-180974772/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.https://www.bbc.com/news/health-61045950https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-sea-nomads-may-have-evolved-to-be-the-worlds-elite-divers/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

    1h 10m

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Mini: Revolving Doors

    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.  Become a member at patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/revolving-door#:~:text=Revolving%20doors%20consist%20of%20three,be%20manually%20or%20automatically%20operated.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolving_door#:~:text=In%20right%2Dhand%20traffic%20countries,rotations%20are%20mixed%20in%20Britain.https://godoors.com.au/blog/purpose-of-revolving-doors/#:~:text=As%20the%20doors%20rotate%2C%20this,with%20heating%20and%20air%20conditioning. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

    16 min

  3. NOV 13

    Public Speaking

    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 DayRoast Dinner DayNational Hug a Musician DayWorld Kindness DayNational Indian Pudding DaySadie Hawkins DaySymphonic Metal DayNational Recycling WeekCairo Film International FestivalAnti-Bullying WeekWorldwide Bereaved Siblings MonthSweet Potato Awareness MonthSpinach and Squash MonthPrematurity Awareness MonthNational Raisin Bread MonthNational Pepper MonthNational Peanut Butter Lovers MonthWhoopi Goldberg’s bdayLinks and References:  https://www.verywellmind.com/most-common-phobias-4136563Parvis, L. F. (2001). The importance of communication and public speaking skills. Journal of Environmental Health, 63(9), 44–45.https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/why-is-public-speaking-importanthttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.1093https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/201711/why-are-we-scared-of-public-speakingMancuso, 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.267Spieler, 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.362Montes, 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.569Pawlik, 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: a...

    1h 8m

  4. NOV 11

    Mini: Sensory Friendly Vaccine Kits

    Special guest, Dr. Lauren Brown, BCBA-D, LBA joins us in our first-ever guest-hosted mini to discuss a collaborative effort between behavior analysts and medical professionals to make it easier to receive vaccines for individuals with disabilities. These sensory-friendly vaccine kits are a part of a grant project to investigate some strategies for making shots less aversive. These may actually work for a variety of difficult medical procedures in addition to just vaccinations.  Become a WWDWWD member today! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

    16 min

  5. NOV 6

    Why We Lead the Cheer

    Humans have not universally hired performers to entertain the crowd during professional sports throughout all of human history... which means that it had to start somewhere! What evolved out of this coordinated crowd engagement is a highly athletic and dangerous gymnastics competition that is thing unto itself. Did you know it was entirely male at first? We didn't. We'll talk all about the history and modern sport of cheerleading.  Recommendations: Abraham: Salem’s Lot (https://www.max.com/movies/salems-lot/b1aaea47-b2e8-4418-a181-91de7102d04f)Shane: Trap (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26753003/)  Holidays (11/06/24) Basketball DayButton DayInternational Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed ConflictInternational Stress Awareness DayMarooned Without a Compass DayNational Block It Out DayNational Eating Healthy DayNational Nachos DaySaxophone DayDrowsy Driving Prevention WeekGive Wildlife a Brake WeekKey Club International WeekMedical-Surgical Nurses WeekNational Diabetes Education WeekNational Cat WeekNational Pet Cancer Awareness MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care MonthWorld Vegan Month Links and References: https://usacheer.org/history-of-cheerleadinghttps://www.theatreinparis.com/blog/why-are-we-clapping-a-history-of-applause#:~:text=Taking%20it%20way%20back%20to,of%20clapping%20together%20in%20admiration.https://www.scienceforums.net/topic/112634-do-cheers-really-improve-performance/https://www.cureus.com/articles/68367-the-impact-of-cheering-on-sports-performance-comparison-of-serie-a-statistics-before-and-during-covid-19#!/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9255666/https://usacheer.org/safety/researchhttps://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=3009#:~:text=Cheerleading%20has%20grown%20into%20a,%2C%20tosses%2C%20and%20gymnastic%20moves.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC155424/a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8785319/#:~:text=All-star%20cheerleading%20has%20an,0.8%20per%201000%20athlete-exposures.&text=Although%20all-star%20cheerleading%20is,are%20other%20types%20of%20cheerleaders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

    55 min

  6. NOV 4

    Mini: PIC-NIC

    A useful, informal template for beginning to understand human behavior is consider a couple of features of the consequences for behavior: the longterm and short term consequences, positive and negative consequences, and the relatively likelihood of those consequences. This is not a comprehensive analysis, but a great starting place. We'll teach you all about it in this discussion. Join the clerb: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  https://www.aubreydaniels.com/blog/the-long-and-short-of-consequencesDaniels, A. C., & Daniels, J. E. (2006). Performance management: Changing behavior that drives organizational effectiveness. Atlanta, GA: Performance Management Publications. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

    13 min

  7. OCT 30

    Ghosts

    What are ghosts? Why are ghosts? How are ghosts? Pretend, for fun, and they aren't, in that order. Ghosts exist in the space of low resolution and little information. We ask the hard questions about the plausibility of ghosts as well as explore Haunted Person Syndrome (HPS). Are you haunted by a ghost? Tell us all about it! Recommendations Abraham:  Till Death (https://www.netflix.com/title/81075469)Shane: Mortal Kombat 1: Chaos Reigns Expansion (https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us/khaos-reigns) 10/30/24 Holidays Happy Halloween! (tomorrow)National Wicked DayNational Text your Ex DayNational Publicist DayNational Candy Corn DayNational Checklist DayCreate a Great Funeral DayHaunted Refrigerator NightMine Rescue DayPomegranate FestivalBat Appreciate WeekHenry Winkler bdayLGBTQ+ History Month Links and References:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9067702/https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/06/18/new-psychological-research-says-paranormal-experiences-are-the-norm-not-the-exception/https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141030-the-truth-about-the-paranormalhttps://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/paranormalhttps://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2023/10/conversation-are-ghosts-real.phphttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-life-changes/202211/the-psychological-ghosts-haunt-ushttps://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.790073https://northcarolinaghosts.com/resources/brief-history-of-ghosts/https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4400922-americans-ghosts-aliens-devil-survey/#:~:text=Among%20those%20surveyed%2C%2056.9%20percent,say%20they%20believe%20in%20God.https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/ghost.htmhttps://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-66135-001https://theness.com/neurologicablog/ghosts-are-not-real/a...

    59 min

  8. OCT 28

    Mini: Microphobia

    Our last and least mini of the Halloween season: The fear of small things! We'll cap off our series of minis with our smallest episode. We'll talk about the diagnostic criteria and features of this as well as recommendations for treatment.  Join the club! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22427-microphobiahttps://www.dovemed.com/diseases-conditions/microphobia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

    12 min
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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

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  • Creator
    Abraham
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    427
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