Why We Do What We Do

Abraham
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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.

  1. 9H AGO

    Autism Subtypes

    Continuing on with our suite on disability and accessibility, this episode explores new research exploring autism subtypes and their links to genetic markers. There are implications for people with disabilities and politics. Tell us what you think! Recommendations Abraham: Visit Savannah, GA! https://visitsavannah.com/ Shane: ONTABA (https://ontaba.org/) Holidays (11/12/2025): Chicken Soup for the Soul DayGIS DayHappy Hour DayInternational Pathology DayNational French Dip DayNational Pizza With Everything Day (Except Anchovies)World Pneumonia DayDear Santa Letter WeekGeography Awareness WeekHome Care Aide WeekNational Book Awards WeekInternational Week of Science and PeaceLinks:    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-025-02224-z   https://www.princeton.edu/news/2025/07/09/major-autism-study-uncovers-biologically-distinct-subtypes-paving-way-precisionhttps://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/genetics-dictionary/def/de-novo-mutation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    55 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Mini: Signs That Don't Mean You Have ADHD

    Do you wake up after sleeping? Do you eat food when you are hungry? You might have ADHD! Not because of those things... those just mean you are human and alive. But, people are constantly posting about symptoms of ADHD that are not symptoms of ADHD. We'll break down a few examples.  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links:  https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/adhd_toolkit/adhd19-assessment-table1.pdfhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889#:~:text=Attention%2Ddeficit%2Fhyperactivity%20disorder%2C,being%20hyperactive%20and%20being%20impulsive.https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/social-media-videos-often-share-misinformation-about-adhd/ https://www.donefirst.com/blog/adhd-misinformation-and-social-media  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    16 min

  3. NOV 5

    Models of Disability

    How do we start talking about disabiliity? First, we need to understand how people thinking about and appraoch disability. This episode kicks off a suite of episodes in which we will be discussing various issues in disability and accessibility. The models of disability are the different ways people have approached and treated disability and people with disabilities. We have a favorite. Recommendations Abraham: Acacia Strain: You are Safe From God Here (https://youaresafefromgodhere.com/)Shane: Writing and recording your own music Holidays (11/5/2025) American Football DayBank Transfer DayCommercial TV Broadcast DayFirewood DayGuy Fawkes DayInternational Stress Awareness DayNational Block It Out DayNational Donut DayNational Eating Healthy DayNational Gunpowder DayNational Love Your Red Hair DayPlay Monopoly DayWorld Tsunami Awareness DayDrowsy Driving Prevention WeekGive Wildlife a Brake WeekNational Fig WeekNational Medical Cannabis WeekPolar Bear Week Links and References:  https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psychology-teacher-network/introductory-psychology/disability-modelshttps://subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/disability/modelshttps://participation.cbm.org/why/disability-participation/models-of-disabilityhttps://www.unhcr.org/us/media/handout-2-models-disabilityhttps://disabilityinpublichealth.org/1-1/https://cte.alliant.edu/conceptualizing-disability-three-models-of-disability/ https://odpc.ucsf.edu/clinical/patient-centered-care/medical-and-social-models-of-disability https://enil.eu/conceptual-models-of-disability-throughout-history/ Olkin, R. (2002). Could you hold the door for me? Including disability in diversity. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 8, 130-137. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    1h 11m

  4. NOV 3

    Mini: Thin Blue Line

    The "Thin Blue Line" has a probable origin in military history. It has been employed as a symbol of law enforcement, but commoly applied in contrast to other social causes. We discuss the history of the Thin Blue Line, the origin of the modern flag with a blue stripe interpretation of this idea, criticisms of the Thin Blue Line, and enumerate the controvertial uses of this iconography... all within the scope of a single mini!  Join our ad-free subscription: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  https://www.police1.com/police-history/articles/what-does-the-thin-blue-line-flag-mean-2J3500lyyaGueEo0/https://nationalpolice.org/that-thin-blue-line-what-does-it-really-mean/https://www.vedderholsters.com/news-articles/back-the-blue-history-and-symbolism-of-the-thin-blue-line/https://www.businessinsider.com/how-thin-blue-line-became-controversial-symbol-to-represent-police-2021-2https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/06/08/the-short-fraught-history-of-the-thin-blue-line-american-flag  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    19 min

  5. OCT 29

    Ritual Sacrifice

    Our final Halloween episode tackles a grizzly topic: Ritual Sacrifices. We explore some of the practices and reasons for sacfrifice throughout history. Note that there are somewhat graphic descriptions of some violent acts toward humans and animals. If you're going to sacrifice something, make it an inanimate effigy or other symbolic object. Happy Halloween 2025! Recommendations Abraham: Novocaine: https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/novocaineShane: Nine Inch Nails - Tron:Ares OST (https://open.spotify.com/album/47pjW3XDPW99NShtkeewxl?si=4fV1oxzNTaaCMyDasdFkWw)Holidays (10/29/2025): International Internet DayHappy Early HalloweenNational Cat DayNational Hermit DayNational Oatmeal DayRead for the Record DayWorld Psoriasis DayWorld Stroke DayBrain Tumor Awareness WeekDisarmament WeekInternational Magic WeekPrescription Errors Education and Awareness WeekWinter Weather Preparedness WeekWorld Origami DaysHappy birthday to Winona Ryder, Ben Foster, Bob Ross and Gabrielle Union Links and references:  https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-sacrificehttps://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ritual-sacrifice-0017159https://www.thecollector.com/human-sacrifice-throughout-history/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27042932/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-human-sacrifice-propped-up-the-social-order/https://www.science.org/content/article/human-sacrifice-may-have-helped-societies-become-more-complex  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    1h 4m

  6. OCT 27

    Mini: Houska Castle

    There is a mysterious castle in Czechia with defensive structures pointed inward toward the caste. There are also stories of a hole in the ground of unknown depth with horror stories about attempts to explore it. We'll discuss the truth of Houska Castle.  Get ad free episodes: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Source:  https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-real-truth-behind-houska-castle/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    16 min

  7. OCT 22

    How Do Halloween Masks Affect Our Behavior?

    Wearing a mask changes the way our social word interacts with us. This might mean access to rewards that we might not otherwise try to access, but the anonymity of a mask means doing so may be less likely to be met with punishment. Furthermore, our social environment affects our behavior. So, to answer the title: Yes kind of, but maybe not in the way you might think. Do you notice a difference in your behavior when you wear a mask? Let us know! Recommendations Abraham: Is it Cake: Halloween (https://www.netflix.com/title/81927149)Shane: Mickey’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5060!3!593608699132!p!!g!!disney%20trick%20or%20treat!1553406632!60136156558&CMP=KNC-FY26_WDW_TRA_FLR_W365_HTK_MNSSHP_General%7CG%7C5261213.RR.AM.01.01%7CM3EHNCC%7CBR%7C593608699132&keyword_id=kwd-314468353137%7Cdc%7Cdisney%20trick%20or%20treat%7C593608699132%7Cp%7C5060:3%7C&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1553406632&gbraid=0AAAAAD_M-kbg9jCdxyq5FrgNAwHob6cpK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB)Why is Shane's link URL so long? I know I can change it, but it is kind of funny to me that it is ridiculously long... Holidays (10/22/25): Smart is CoolWombat dayNational nut dayMake a dog’s day, dayNational caps lock dayNational coloring dayInternational stuttering awareness dayLeave a review dayScar appreciation dayChemistry weekFree Speech WeekLinks and References:  https://www.thehorrordome.com/blogs/news/the-psychology-behind-halloween-masks-why-we-love-to-disguise-ourselves?srsltid=AfmBOoq9lYAWMiuPLp6WqM6IUe3mzzKiRqI8nuAuh_BYRp5Z0DJT3WE1https://studioforchange.com/how-halloween-can-help-us-understand-the-concept-of-masking/https://everydaypsych.com/unmasking-halloween-psychology/https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secretshttps://medium.com/@ashrules2016/why-do-we-wear-masks-the-deep-appeal-of-halloween-costumes-56033852703ahttps://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8hx6q5js https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-20842-001https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/512839/ https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/how-halloween-makes-kids-more-monstrous/382172/  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    56 min

  8. OCT 20

    Mini: Creepy Pasta

    Creepy pasta is/was a democratized way ot telling scary stories that are just on the edge of believability. They seem to have dissipated into various other formats over time. Yet, the brief story of creepy pastas is an interesting one and appropriate for the spooky season. What's your favorite creepy pasta? Join our member's club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  https://www.creepypasta.com/https://medium.com/@lukewhenderson/what-makes-a-creepypasta-4e5ac00897bf  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

    15 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    529
  • Rating
    Clean
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