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Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 136: Remember the Why: MLMs and Occupational CallingEpisode 136 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology. We continue our discussions from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and bring in some post-conference interviews.
In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk with Alexa Jayne whose research on occupational calling has led to a study on MLMs and those who join them!
Original Interview Here:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography...
2023-07-1346 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 135: Stab and Scab: Tattoos as Therapy with Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel LamEpisode 135 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology. We continue our discussions from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and bring in some post-conference interviews.
In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk with Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel Lam about their research on tattooing as therapy, it’s relation to ritual and early cultural practice, and the future of therapy integration with the healing arts.
Original Interview Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te
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2023-07-061h 06Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 134: RMPA Retrospectives 4: Online Identities: MLMs and PoliticsA bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region!
In our last retrospective episode, Thomas and Daniel talk about how online spaces influence identity. How does Facebook and other spaces bring people to MLMs and other echo chambered groups? How does Twitter and Reddit influence political identity? We may not answer...
2023-06-2934 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 133: RMPA Retrospectives 3: Innovations in TherapyA bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region!
In this episode, Daniel and Thomas get retrospective on two amazing interviews we have and rethinking therapy in the light of 12 step programs and non-standard clinical practice. What else could be therapy and what would we like to see at RMPA 2024.
2023-06-2235 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 132: RMPA Retrospectives 2: Early Career Research Without Institutional SupportA bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region!
In this episode, Thomas and Daniel continue our rants about the modern university and discuss research on a shoestring budget…or well, maybe even less than that as we highlight what is great : our students mostly and some of the faculty support we...
2023-06-1537 minPsychosocial Distancing131: RMPA Retrospectives 1: Exploring Student Mental HealthA bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region!
In this episode Daniel and Thomas get retrospective on student mental health and the modern university. We rant a bit (more than a bit) about the issues facing the modern university that create a façade of help for students and may n...
2023-06-0844 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 130: Even the Psychics Hate Mediums: Paranormal PseudoscienceEpisode 130 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Ghost hunting as maybe the least harmful pseudoscience, the people who want to study the supernatural for real, and mediums, who might not be that harmless. It’s a...
2023-06-0152 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 129: Conversion “therapy”: The Non-Effective, Non-Therapy, No One NeedsEpisode 129 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss conversion therapy. What it is, where it comes from, and why it exists in a realm of things that have no support, but people still push it as...
2023-05-251h 03Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 128: Don’t Eat That: Raw, Carnivore, and Only Air Diets…Episode 128 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas shift from things you shouldn’t drink to things you shouldn't eat. The raw meat diet, the carnivore diet, and breatharians all fall into our crosshairs as pseudoscience. Are...
2023-05-1858 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 127: Don’t Drink That: Turpentine and Other Pseudoscientific "cures"Episode 127 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk about spectrum of medical history to naturopath pseudoscience religion through a number of poisonous substances that some people say drinking can cure all your maladies. From the hi...
2023-05-111h 20Psychosocial DistancingEpisode RMPA 9: Gamifying Title IX and Sexual Knowledge, an Interview with Andromeda DayA bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region!
In this bonus mini-episode we interview Andromeda Day, who with their coauthors: Evie Cain, Dr. Sarah Tracy, Dr. Thomas Brooks, and Leon Bustos presented “Sexual Consent Information Through Gamifying Leads to Increased Retained Knowledge” at RMPA.
RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com...
2023-04-2407 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode RMPA 8: The Heart of the Cards, an Interview with Maggie KrowA bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region!
In this bonus mini episode we interview Maggie Krow, who with her advisor and co-author…us…Thomas Brooks and Daniel Chadborn presented “The Heart of the Cards: A Pilot Study on Tarot Readings” at RMPA.
RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/
PS...
2023-04-2406 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 126: Don’t Give Boys Lavender Oil and Other Lessons About Essential OilsEpisode 126 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode we discuss the secret world of essential oils while testing new equipment live at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. Daniel and Thomas talk about the bit of truth behind some oils, the rise of re...
2023-04-2355 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 123: Revenge of the Victorians: Semen Retention and NoFapEpisode 123 of our book read/podcast covering major topics
in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of
Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about
pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of
truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss #NoFap and the
Semen Retention communities. The Victorians had some odd ideas about sex and societally
we have always had some odd ideas and hangups. But what happens whe...
2023-03-301h 07Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 122: The ABCs of Wolf PeopleEpisode 122 of our book read/podcast covering major topics
in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of
Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about
pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of
truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Alpha, Beta,
Gamma, and Omega Males…and also Psi Males, and Chi Males, and Delta Males, and
all of the other made up categories of masculinity to identify with...
2023-03-241h 05Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 121: Blind Justice: Eyewitnesses, Polygraphs, and the “Truth” Between the LiesEpisode 121 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss the debunked and rejected polygraph test, still, widely used as part of a 2 billion/year industry in determining who gets to become a first responder, cop, or federal agent. And we...
2023-03-1658 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 120: Atlantean Truthers vs. Big ArcheologyEpisode 120 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss the ancient apocalypse, Atlantis, and the push back Big Archeology is giving these freethinkers who want to know the truth about what happened to the pure Atlantean race. Or how it...
2023-03-091h 14Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 119: Astrology with Extra Steps…Part II: EnneagramEpisode 119 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss the Enneagram…its like the Meyer’s-Briggs but it will make you feel guilty and worse. 9 ‘archetypes’ for personal growth. I guess. Its another loose typology based on little psychology if any and...
2023-03-021h 09Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 118: Typological Nonsense: Essentialist PseudopsychologyEpisode 118 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss more psychology related pseudoscience in the form of typologies. What does your learning style say about you, how do we fit neatly into the stages of grief, and other fixation an...
2023-02-231h 16Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 117: Mesmer, Gall, and Modern PseudopsychologiesEpisode 117 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss more psychology related pseudoscience: phrenology and hypnosis. We focus mostly on hypnosis and the truth and fiction behind it. We also muse on phrenology, the lack of truth behind it, th...
2023-02-161h 14Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 116: Getting That MBIG (Dip) EnergyEpisode 116 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Thomas and Daniel discuss psychology related pseudoscience: parapsychology, pseudo-belief, and handwriting analysis. Psychology is rife with things that seem to make sense but have no merit in research or actual reality. On one hand we...
2023-02-091h 14Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 115: Pseudo-Stuff: Slow Science and Quick B.S.Episode 115 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…
In this episode Daniel and Thomas introduce pseudoscience and get back into their groove after a bumpy Fall semester. We discuss what exactly pseudoscience is, set up the ground rules for this semester, and compare what pseudoscientists do...
2023-02-021h 10Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 112: The Bad Nurse: Charles CullenWarning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics.
Episode 112 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS! This Fall we are going to discuss forensic psychology, serial killers, and the worst of human behavior. We are joined all season by Dr. Sarah Tracy, a counseling psychologist who teaches and engages with the study of serial killers.
In this episode we discuss...
2022-11-1759 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 108: “The Muswell Hill Murder”Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics.
Episode 108 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS! This Fall we are going to discuss forensic psychology, serial killers, and the worst of human behavior. We are joined all season by Dr. Sarah Tracy, a counseling psychologist who teaches and engages with the study of serial killers.
In this episode we discuss...
2022-10-1345 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 102: Hyper-Real Religions: Tolkien as History, Real World Jedi, and Belief Through Pop-CultureEpisode 102 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION! This summer we are going to discuss religion from a psychological and historical perspective as we investigate the evolutionary origins and modern social systems of religion.
In this episode we discuss HYPER REAL RELIGIONS and the influence of pop culture on religious systems and in some cases how they define and develop into religions and belief on its own. We discuss two in particular, Tolkienism, the belief of J.R.R. Tolkien as real history and Jediism...
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Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 91: We're a Cooking Podcast Now...No? Then I guess it's Retractions?Episode 91 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in.
In this episode we are honestly at the end of a semester, there are fires outside our town, the university is closing…we need a break. And how do we break? Well, we talk aout retractions and shady research. This episode is half positive, with Thomas discussing a retraction caught early and half terrible, with a...
2022-05-121h 04Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 90: PSD With a Twist: Can We Fix It? (Burnout Pt. 2)Episode 90 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in.
In this episode we do PSD with a Twist, where we discuss research on burnout, rejection, and impostor syndrome and how to cope with that in an environment that just can’t seem to discuss the problems on the systematic level. Thomas and Daniel also try and discuss the system and the possible solutions outside of...
2022-04-281h 12Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 89: PSD With a Twist: Burnout, Rejection, and CopingEpisode 89 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in.
In this episode we do PSD with a Twist, where we discuss research on burnout, rejection, and impostor syndrome and how to cope with that in an environment that just can’t seem to discuss the problems on the systematic level. Thomas and Daniel also try and understand the recommendations and push for normalization and in...
2022-04-211h 17Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 88: Sports, Sex, and Shady ScienceEpisode 88 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in.
Lots of warnings for this episode. Part 1 ends around the 30 minute mark, then we discuss some less savory research.
In this episode we get back to Retraction Watch! Our dive into the world of retractions and unethical behaviors in science. This episode Thomas brings some spicy takes on Zoophile research and Daniel discusses...
2022-04-141h 09Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 87: Psychology is Fractured…and Maybe That’s OK w/Dr. Christopher GreenEpisode 87 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in.
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Christopher Green, philosopher, historian, psychologist who has written on the fracturing of psychology and how that relates to its history and future. Thomas and Daniel discuss a number of topics with Dr. Green including issues with the history of psychology, the current state of the field as...
2022-04-0755 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 85: Focusing on Focus Groups w/ Maria EspinoEpisode 85 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in.
In this episode we are joined by Maria Espino, Maria’s research primarily focuses on…well…focus groups. Daniel and Thomas discuss focus group research, their utility, ethics of course, and some thrilling tales, trials, and troubles concerning Maria’s research utilizing this method.
Textbook: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/75
PSD Webs...
2022-03-2454 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 82: The Twist is RetractionsEpisode 82 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in, along with every other episode as PSD with a Twist! (It’s a cocktail pun!).
In this episode Thomas and Daniel do PSD with a Twist but with no twist, we delve into the annals of Retraction Watch and discuss some of our favorite ethical dilemmas of the month. Its Ethics all the way down....
2022-03-0354 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 81: Participatory Action Research w/ Dr. Linnea RademakerEpisode 81 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into RESEARCH METHODS! New open-source book and a split semester, with Interviews and discussions on as many types of research types as we can fit in, along with every other episode as PSD with a Twist! (It’s a cocktail pun!).
In this episode, Thomas and Daniel converse with Dr. Linnea Rademaker about her experiences in running participatory action research (PAR). What is it? How does it differ from more “traditional” lab research? What are some of the ethical challenges and concer...
2022-02-241h 00Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 76: Conspiracy RoundupEpisode 76 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology explores yet another mini-series, a flex course on CONSPIRACIES this holiday season, with guests, deep dives and more. In Part VI or our conspiracy theory discussion, Daniel and Thomas discuss the flex course in retrospect, having a brief discussion on the nature of conspiracy theories and those who believe them. We discuss our conversations, what we learned, and some wild conspiracy theories that we might try to understand a little better. Also, a few stream of consciousness discussions as we muse on not podcasting for...
2022-01-1947 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 75: Corruption, Precarity, and Schrödinger's Diana w/ Dr. Sinan AlperEpisode 75 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology explores yet another mini-series, a flex course on CONSPIRACIES this holiday season, with guests, deep dives and more. In Part V or our conspiracy theory discussion, Daniel and Thomas are joined by Dr. Sinan Alper to talk about cultural differences and conspiracy theories and his paper “There are higher levels of conspiracy beliefs in more corrupt countries”
Dr. Sinan Alper
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sinanalper_?lang=en
Website: https://www.sinanalper.net/
PSD...
2022-01-121h 01Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 74: Conspiracy Theories as Belief Systems w/ Dr. Uscinski and Dr. EndersEpisode 74 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology explores yet another mini-series, a flex course on CONSPIRACIES this holiday season, with guests, deep dives and more. In Part IV or our conspiracy theory discussion, Daniel and Thomas are joined by Dr. Joseph Uscinski and Dr. Adam Enders to talk about belief systems in relation to conspiracy theories and their article “Do conspiracy beliefs form a belief system?”.
For more about Dr. Uscinski and Ender’s work, you can find them here:
Dr. Joseph Uscinski
https://www.joeuscinski.com/
2022-01-051h 01Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 73: Countering Conspiracy with Information Literacy w/ Stephanie Beene and Katie GreerEpisode 73 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology explores yet another mini-series, a flex course on CONSPIRACIES this holiday season, with guests, deep dives and more. In Part III or our conspiracy theory discussion, Daniel and Thomas are joined by Stephanie Beene and Katie Greer about countering conspiracies with library science and their article “A call to action for librarians: Countering conspiracy theories in the age of QAnon”.
For more about Stephanie Beene’s and Katie Greer’s work, you can find them here:
Katie Greer, M.S.
https...
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Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 72: Understanding Conspiracy Theorists w/ Dr. Mikey BiddlestoneEpisode 72 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology explores yet another mini-series, a flex course on CONSPIRACIES this holiday season, with guests, deep dives and more. In Part II or our conspiracy theory discussion, Daniel and Thomas are joined by Dr. Mikey Biddlestone to talk about his research on the psychology of conspiracy theories, his paper “Conspiracy beliefs and the individual, relational, and collective selves”, and understanding why people hold conspiracy theories without demonizing those stuck with those beliefs.
For More About Dr. Biddlestone and his work, you can find him here...
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Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 71: Conspiracy Theories and American History w/ Dr. Luke RitterEpisode 71 (Now with intro music!) of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology explores yet another mini-series, a flex course on CONSPIRACIES this holiday season, with guests, deep dives and more. In Part I or our conspiracy theory discussion, Daniel and Thomas are joined by Dr. Luke Ritter to launch our discussion of conspiracy through a historical lens. We talk epistemology, the Satanic Panic, false memory, JFK, aliens, and more!
Dr. Luke Ritter: https://twitter.com/DrRitterCritter
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
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Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 70: So You Want to Go to Grad School...DOC101: So You Want to Go to Graduate School…
Episode 70 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology with Drs. Daniel Chadborn, Thomas Brooks, and Alyssa Jones. With us are Dr. Linnea Rademaker and Dr. Peter Williams (sans Scott Self) from the DOC 101 Podcast that focuses on graduate student experiences. Today they join us to discuss undergraduate experiences and preparing for graduate school and some general advice for undergrads seeking that graduate experience.
DOC101 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/doc101
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: ht...
2021-12-081h 02Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 69: NiceEpisode 69 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
This episode Daniel and Thomas are joined by Dr. Amanda May, Assistant Professor of English at New Mexico Highlands University and Director of the Writing Center who studies Assemblage Theory, Memes...
2021-12-011h 01Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 68: Metacognitive LearningEpisode 68 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
This episode Daniel, Thomas and Alyssa are joined by Amanda Stevens, a PhD student at, Texas A&M University – Commerce (of course) whose research revolves around learning and metacognition, the act of...
2021-11-1854 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 67: Testing Everything but IQEpisode 67 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
This episode Daniel and Thomas are joined by Dr. Lara Heflin, a neuropsychologist and Associate professor at New Mexico Highlands University to discuss INTELLIGENCE TESTING from the perspective of non-IQ uses...
2021-11-1157 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 66(6): Superstitions and the 'God Helmet'Episode 66 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
This episode Daniel and Alyssa talk spooky psychology and superstition with Dr. Persinger’s controversial ‘God Helmet’ and why people believe in superstition, ghosts, and more. It’s Halloween meets cognitive psycholo...
2021-11-011h 05Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 62: Latinx Representation in STEM w/ Dr. Sarah RodriguezEpisode 62 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
This episode Thomas and Alyssa are joined by special guest Dr. Sarah Rodriguez about her research on equity, access, and retention in underrepresented student populations, specifically with Latinx students in STEM...
2021-10-0549 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 61: The Bias of the YearThis episode will also be on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bwgdxM2_SNw
Episode 61 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
This episode Thomas and Daniel fill in the gaps as we wait for another special guest and...
2021-09-291h 33Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 58: Maybe It's OK to SinMaybe it’s OK to Sin: Flaws in Memory
Episode 58 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
In this episode Thomas and Alyssa discuss Schacter’s 7 sins of memory and work through their own memory sins to delv...
2021-09-091h 13Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 55: Case Studies in Cognitive NeuroscienceEpisode 55 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY! And while there is no book (no viable open source ones exist) we plan to go through the core areas of cognition, memory, and more. This season, joining us is Dr. Alyssa Jones to act as our cognitive guide through the world outside of our social bubble.
In this episode we discuss NEUROSCIENCE in COGNITION and each bring a case study or article to discuss. We cover some more criticisms from Thomas, a man with 10% of his brain...
2021-08-1952 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 52: Queen of the Rodeo (Fame 5/6)Episode 52 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology.
In this episode we move into the realm of immensely popular people in the realm of psychology. We discuss Dr. Phil McGraw and his controversies as well as some of the issues with his style and practices. And Dr. Brené Brown a Professor of Social Work who has taken the leadership and business world by storm. Both blew up on O...
2021-07-281h 22Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 51: Profiles Beyond Academia (Fame 4/6)Episode 51 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology.
In this episode we celebrate ONE YEAR of this project and continue our multi-part discussion on academic celebrities and celebrity academics, with special guest Dr. Alyssa Jones!!!! In part four we go beyond academia into the world of book tours, corporate gigs, and where is becomes harder and harder to balance the public celebrity you have become with the academic...
2021-07-211h 12Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 50: Ted’s Talks and Big Boomer Energy (Fame 3/3)Episode 50 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology.
In this episode we continue our multi-part discussion on academic celebrities and celebrity academics. In part three we move into the sphere of public recognition through TED talks and broader fame in the public eye with some discussions of modern famous psychologists. Beyond one’s discipline…there may be monsters…
PSD on Anchor and all major outlets: https://anchor...
2021-07-141h 41Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 49: Discipline Level Fame (Fame 2/6)Episode 49 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology.
In this episode we continue our multi-part discussion on academic celebrities and celebrity academics. In part two we move into our fields and disciplines and talk about the giants of different social psychology subfields and the drives and egos that can shape their rise and view within their fields.
PSD on Anchor and all major outlets: https://anchor...
2021-07-061h 06Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 48: Science Journalism (Fame 1/6)Academic Fame Pt. 1
Episode 48 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology.
In this episode we begin our multi-part discussion on academic celebrities and celebrity academics. In part one we introduce our loose scale of quality and influence with most of us in academia at the bottom and few at the top. At the lowest end are the experts and exploiters, those who seek to spread information...
2021-06-301h 18Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 47: PSD With a TwistEpisode 47 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. In this episode we enjoy some drinks and discuss research and how to expand upon it with both theoretical and hypothetical twists…and a twist of lime (if you didn’t get the pun). Join us as we discuss reading an article and delve into some articles ourselves asking the question: what’s the next big idea here?.
PSD on Anchor...
2021-06-231h 33Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 46: Memes Matter: Libido, the Internet, and FreudEpisode 46 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement to topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. Buckle up, this may be the wildest episode we have done yet. Joining us is Chris, creator of Meme Analysis on Youtube. We expand on our discussion in intro psychology on memes and discuss modern memes, a lot of Freud, Jung, and their contemporaries, philosophy, and more including fractured Internet identities and sex typology! 11/10 would have another broad conversation like this again.
2021-06-161h 41Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 45: The Replication Crisis?Episode 45 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion on a number of topics as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. In this episode we discuss the “replication crisis”. What is it, what causes it, what is the real issues influencing this “crisis”. All that and more on the publication process and research in psychology.
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel...
2021-06-101h 15Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 44: Kellogg and Audio IssuesEpisode 44 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion on a number of topics as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. In this episode we discuss Kellogg, the Battle Creek Sanitarium, eugenics again, and some of the players in this wide circle of interesting history. Additionally, we have been trying new setups the last few episodes and doing it live and sharing a microphone was not ideal. Hopefully we will have things fixed soon.
PSD Website: https...
2021-06-011h 08Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 43: Vigilante Gender ViolenceWarning: This podcast contains discussions of violence, sexual assault, and other topics that may be disturbing or anxiety provoking for our listeners.
Episode 43 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion on a number of topics as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. In this episode we discuss vigilante gender violence with Dr. Rebecca Alvarez, author of the book: Vigilante Gender Violence: Social Class, the Gender Bargain, and Mob Attacks on Women Worldwide.
https://www...
2021-05-2653 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 42: The Inconvenience SampleEpisode 42 of our book read/podcast covering open-source textbooks and other topics to act as a free supplement topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion on a number of topics as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. In this episode we discuss doing non-student sample research, fan conference attendance and data collection, and Reddit trolls with TWO special guests: Andrew Tague and Adam Ray. In reality, this is a secret ploy to have someone listen to a symposium we put together for a virtual conference!!!
Fans Conference: https://fansconference.org/
PSD...
2021-05-201h 02Psychosocial DistancingThe Intersection of Psychology and IntersectionalityEpisode 41 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement topics on psychology. We move into a Flex/Summer discussion on a number of topics as we gear up for Season 3: Cognitive Psychology. In this episode we discuss intersectionality, its place in psychology, the push back, and how it meshes with some general aspects of what psychology is.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter...
2021-05-131h 12Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 40: Trust Based Relational InterventionsEpisode 40: Season 2, Episode 16 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Health and Trauma with special guest Dr. Angie Proctor. We discuss trauma, TBRI, and broaden our discussion to trauma experiences in students from elementary through graduate school.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
2021-05-0657 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 39: The DSM and Therapeutic InfrastructureSeason 2, Episode 15 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Psychological Therapy and the DSM. We discuss a few controversies surrounding the DSM and spiral off into a discussion on mental health infrastructure and other related issues with mental health treatment today.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter...
2021-04-281h 19Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 38: Green Spaces and Mental HealthGreen Spaces and Mental Health
Episode 38: Season 2, Episode 14 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Mental Health and Environmental Psychology special guest Leon Bustos, Director of NMHU Undergraduate Enrichment Program!!! We discuss green spaces, cottage core, evolutionary psychology again, and capitalism in a scarcity driven world!
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter...
2021-04-201h 01Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 37: Home/Office Space: Work/Life BalanceEpisode 37: Season 2, Episode 13 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Industrial/Organizational Psychology with special guest Dr. Suzanne Booth-Ledoux!!! We discuss work/life balance as a dive into what it is, how we conceptualize it, and how individuals in academia and beyond deal with it and some hope for the future of managing the two.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography...
2021-04-1352 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 36: Keep Your Politics Out of My PsychologyEpisode 36: Season 2, Episode 12 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Social Psychology! Have you been thinking all season, I wish these guys would talk about what they know...congratulations, this is that episode! But after an entire season on the topic what is left…well what about identity? Social constructs, uncertainty, identity politics, and more in this topic that is right in our wheelhouse!
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: ht...
2021-04-081h 39Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 35: That Just Sounds Like Astrology With Extra StepsEpisode 35: Season 2, Episode 11 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Personality! It’s time…for the dreaded discussion on the MBTI, the most popular personality test that psychologists don’t really use (we use the Big 5 and the MMPI mostly). We discuss the history, the controversy, the business, and the possibility of some good use…just not as a psychological measure or predictor of workplace success.
Student Labor Strike GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/solidarity-with-columbia-academic-student-workers
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2021-03-311h 39Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 34: How Psychology Got it's Groove BackEpisode 34: Season 2, Episode 10 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open-source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Motivation and Emotion with special guest Dr. Julia Meszaros! We talk “mail order brides”, romance tourism, the industry, and the odds of spending money to find a bride overseas. While not all motivation and emotion, there are motivations for the men and women invested in these ventures and lots of emotions involved!
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com...
2021-03-231h 10Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 33: Death Comes to PsychologyEpisode 33: Season 2, Episode 9 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Developmental Psychology with special guest Dr. Ray Green! We talk about the end of development...death. Topics include mourning fan characters, funeral strippers, the funeral industry, and of course, the bias of the week!
CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of death and end of life
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https...
2021-03-1856 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 32: Law and Order: PSDEpisode 32: Season 2, Episode 8 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Cognitive Psychology with special guest Alyssa Jones! We talk about her research regarding eyewitness lineups and the issues and ways to improve eyewitness testimony.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
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2021-03-111h 17Psychosocial DistancingTheir Dark Materials: Testing, Eugenics, and AmericaEpisode 31: Season 2, Episode 7 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we discuss Intelligence! Testing, the SATs, the dark history, and also eugenics. A big warning for all listeners, this one gets dark and grim as we delve into the history of IQ testing and the people who used it to support their ethnocentric agenda.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
2021-03-041h 47Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 30: Blasting Math, Munching Numbers, and the Oregon TrailSeason 2, Episode 6 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we have a special guest Andrew Tague, a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M Commerce to talk about learning! We discuss education, learning, video games, eSports and pedagogy.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
2021-02-251h 17Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 29: Perceptions of the Meme WarEpisode 29: Season 2, Episode 5 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this chapter we tackle perception and sensation, but through memes. How do we socially perceive memes and view them differently from person to person? Also, what is a meme? Where did it come from? What was the first meme? What is meme magic? All these and more as we talk about perception and meme culture.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast...
2021-02-181h 12Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 28: Fear and Loathing in PsychologyFear and Loathing in Psychology
Episode 28: Season 2, Episode 4 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. Chapter 4 is Consciousness and what better to discuss when tackling the nature of consciousness is to talk about the conscious altering effects of marijuana and psilocybin. We delve into the research to discuss the effects, potential cures, and the possible side effects and danger.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/
Thomas' Webpage...
2021-02-111h 12Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 27: The Gang Gets Canceled by NeuropsychologyEpisode 27: Season 2, Episode 3 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Iva Katzarska-Miller to take an outsider’s look at neuroscience and the growth and popularity of a popular field of science. We discuss the nature of essentialism and integration when talking about the brain, some tough questions about neuropsychology research (including one with a salmon), and posit on its popularity. In conclusion we offer our hopes for the future of the field and non-science interpretations of it...
2021-02-031h 05Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 26: Here There Be Monsters...Episode 26: Season 2, Episode 2 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we are covering ethics and the monsters at the forefront of psychological science. For with great power, comes great responsibility, and some, use their power for ill. And while psychology has not had the terrible experiments seen in unethical medicine, it is not immune to those in our ranks poking, prodding, and manipulating others without concern for the respect of others, beneficence, or justice.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details...
2021-01-281h 33Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 25: This One’s About Thorndike, but Hull’s a Sonuvab**chEpisode 25: Season 2.1 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode we are covering Edward Thorndike and some psychological history with Dr. Tracy Henley. We talk Thorndike’s history, fame, and controversy since being removed from Columbia’s good graces as well as behaviorism and some other things.
Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e?Book%20details
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scie...
2021-01-191h 26Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 24: The Holy Mountain (Flex 8/8)Moving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are joined again by Jordan Jones as we discuss The Holy Mountain, a surreal take on self-actualization and reaching enlightenment.
Out ratings: As a movie 6/10, with Daniel's 3/10 and Thomas's 10/10 in conflict. As a psychology film 0/10 as there may not be a reason to ever show this, until you get tenure at least.
We will be continuing the solid psychology discussion in a few weeks as we plan Season 2: introductory Psychology (Psyc 101)
Thomas' Web...
2020-12-3054 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 23: Memento (Flex 7/8)Moving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are covering Memento and amnesia with Dr. Courtney Plante!
Out ratings: As a movie 10/10 (well 9.6/10 with Thomas's 9/10 rating). As a psychology film 10/10 across the board. A great movie in a class on memory and cognition, highly recommended.
We will be continuing the solid psychology discussion in a few weeks as we plan Season 2: introductory Psychology (Psyc 101)
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Dan...
2020-12-2753 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 22: Inside Out (Flex 6/8)Moving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are covering Inside Out and while we totally didn't cry...promise we didn't...really... We do have some questions about the mind of these emotional representations.
Out ratings: As a movie 10/10. As a psychology film 4/10 on average. Issues with use in class, maybe in some contexts, but a great movie overall.
We will be continuing the solid psychology discussion in a few weeks as we plan Season 2: introductory Psychology (Psyc 101)
Thomas' Webpage: htt...
2020-12-161h 23Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 21: Hunting Good Will (Flex 5/8)Moving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are covering Good Will Hunting, with a genius Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and the portrayal of professor and clinician Sean Maguire. A good movie and even better portrayal of the therapeutic process and trauma.
Out ratings: As a movie 8/10. As a psychology film 10/10. High use value in a psychology class and a good movie to boot.
We will be continuing the solid psychology discussion in a few weeks as we plan Season 2: introductory Psychology (Psyc...
2020-12-0952 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 20: Altered States of PsychologyMoving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are covering Altered States, where William Hurt transforms into our earliest ancestors (a 4ish foot tall Australopithecus-like creature) through a drug fueled romp in an isolation tank, I wish I was kidding. We talk body horror, consciousness, shamanism, horror movies throughout time, and more in a long discussion surrounding a movie we thought was sort of OK.
Out ratings: As a movie 5.5/10, 2/10 if Dr. Parrish wasn't a character. As a psychology film 3/10. OK on content and talk...
2020-12-021h 04Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 19: KinseyMoving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are covering Kinsey, a surprisingly less salacious tale than A Dangerous Method, but one filled with some dubious ethics, meaningful moments and a group of researchers interested in understanding sex.
Out ratings: As a movie 9/10. As a psychology film 9/10. Not for most classes, but good on content, feelings, and history.
The Kinsey Institute: https://kinseyinstitute.org/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Danie...
2020-11-241h 05Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 18: A Dangerous MethodMoving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. This episode, we are covering A Dangerous Method, a tale of feuds, Freuds, and the Jung/ Spielrein relationship. We talk psychology, history, Freud, Jung, and the women forgotten in their wake.
Out ratings: As a movie 8/10. As a psychology film 5.5/10. Somewhat recommended as a movie and maybe on a watch list for a class.
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
2020-11-1859 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 17: High Anxiety, You Win!Moving away from social psychology, we are hosting an 8 week flex/intercession mini-season on cinema representations of psychology. Building off episode 16, we are covering High Anxiety, the Mel Brooks classic. We talk psychology, the quality of the movie, and the underlying psychoanalytic/ Freudian themes throughout the film.
Out ratings: As a movie 10/10. As a psychology film 7.5/10. Highly recommend it for psychologists and non-psychologists alike!
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
2020-11-0943 minPsychosocial DistancingSocial Psyc Final: Movie ReviewEpisode 16 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts comes to a close. In this episode we are having a FINAL EXAM and watching movies. A raw and uncut series of takes* on Milgram and Zimbardo, in cinema!!!! With two movies, Experimenter: The Stanley Milgram Story, and The Stanford Prison Experiment. What was good, what was bad, why did we feel so many things in the Stanford movie.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
2020-11-031h 27Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 15: Cognitive Archeology / Conflict and CooperationEpisode 15 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts comes to a close. In this episode we are jumping to chapter 12 to discuss CONFLICT AND COOPERATION with special guest Dr. Tracy Henley. In this episode we talk about the evolution of conflict and cooperation through the lens of Cognitive Archeology, how it differs from evolutionary psychology, and using archeological evidence to posit questions on psychological processes. Additional topics include archeological sites like Gobekli Tepe, the Borgias in Italy and Machiavelli, and religion...
2020-10-251h 36Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 14: PrejudiceEpisode 14 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we are jumping to chapter 10 to discuss PREJUDICE with special guests Dr. Iva Katzarska-Miller and Natalia Assis. In this episode we talk about the distinction between prejudice and racism as the individual and institutional levels, the impact of training and workshops, intersectionality, and moral foundations.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
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2020-10-181h 31Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 13: Cults and Group ProcessesEpisode 13 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we are jumping to chapter 10 to discuss GROUP PROCESSES and identity in cults with special guest Jordan Jones. We posit questions such as what is a cult? What are the characteristics of a cult? Are you in a cult? Is the university alumni association a cult? Ok, we can probably say that the last question is a No, but how can you tell? In the end we discuss the BITE...
2020-10-101h 44Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 12: Global CitizenshipEpisode 12 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we are back on track! With chapter 8 to discuss prosocial behavior through global citizenship identification with special guests Drs. Iva Katzarska-Miller and Stephen Reysen authors of the book The Psychology of Global Citizenship.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
The Psychology of Global...
2020-10-0254 minPsychosocial DistancingEpisode 11: Parasocial Relationships and AttractionEpisode 11 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we are jumping a little back to chapter 7 to discuss ATTRACTION and parasocial relationships where we try to act more sincere and talk about our interactions with Youtubers and fandom and how it all applies to social psychology #relatable.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
Video of the...
2020-09-261h 17Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 10: Media ViolenceIn this episode we do tackle some heavier topics than usual, so a bit of a content warning. We also begin with an opening statement from the 1993 video game hearings in congress by Senator Joe Lieberman (so don’t be alarmed, or do, depending on how you feel about Joe Lieberman!).
Episode 10 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we are jumping a little forward to chapter 9 to discuss Aggression and cultural boogiemen, videogames and pornography wi...
2020-09-181h 27Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 9: Milgram and ZimbardoEpisode 9 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode its MIDTERMS! Being halfway through the book we thought about putting together a special episode on topics covered. Its got conformity, social roles, shifts in self-schema, shock machines, prisons in the basement of the Stanford psychology department, and two psychologists of world renown. As these two giants intersect in psychological and pop culture history, both have risen to the highest echelons of status in the community, but one continues to...
2020-09-121h 55Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 8: Conformity on the Internet (Part 3/3 on Conformity)Episode 8 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss CONFORMITY, yes again, but this time on the Internet. Specifically, we discuss anonymity online, deindividuation, and cancel culture.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
Outing Reddit’s Biggest Troll: https://www.npr.org/2012/10/17/163109373/unmasking-one-of-the-internets-biggest-trolls
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2020-09-041h 14Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 7: Conformity in Protest (Part 2/3 on Conformity)Episode 7 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss CONFORMITY in protest and practice. Specifically, we discuss protesting systems of power, anti-conformity, and minority influence (when it works and doesn’t).
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
Video of the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO...
2020-09-041h 11Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 6: Conformity in Academia (Part 1/3 on Conformity)Episode 6 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss CONFORMITY in academia with our special guest Katie Gray, MLS (that’s Master of Library Science!) librarian and archivist at New Mexico Highlands University. Specifically, we discuss teaching and pedagogy, conforming to the role of teacher/librarian/psychologist/any job within the system, and the ethics of piracy and the conforming pressures of the peer review system.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
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2020-09-041h 32Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 5: Social Perceptions of HairEpisode 5 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss SOCIAL PERCEPTION through the lens of hairstyles with special guest, the amazing Natalia Asis. We discuss ethnic hair and its persecution, cultural differences, long hair and beardedness.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv...
2020-09-041h 33Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 4: Attitudes and "That Time Graduate Students Infiltrated a Cult"Episode 4 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss ATTITUDES, advertising and persuasion, and cognitive dissonance. We discuss woke advertising and breaking down advertising arguments, Youtube ads, and if Twitter promotes the use of implicit or explicit attitudes.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
Twitch: https://www...
2020-09-041h 20Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 3: The Self, Cringe, and Other ThingsEpisode 3 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss THE SELF, how we think, feel, and relate to our innermost being socially. We discuss knowing one’s self, terror management theory, social comparison, self and group identity overlap and #cringe.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos
Twitch: ht...
2020-09-041h 38Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 2: Social CognitionEpisode 2 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss SOCIAL COGNITION. Biases, Heuristics, and Schemas, OH MY! Topics include Business Insider’s coverage of NPR Tweets gone wrong, Freud’s nephew getting into advertising and changing American breakfast forever, media biases, and introducing the Big Ol’ Bias Chart.
Textbook: https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/
Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy
Daniel's Twitte...
2020-09-041h 17Psychosocial DistancingEpisode 1: A (Brief) History of Social PsychologyEpisode 1 of our book read/podcast covering every chapter in an open source textbook to act as a free supplement to social psychology topics and concepts. In this episode we rant, ramble, and discuss what social psychology is, how it relates to other fields and then a discussion of a number of historical figures in social psychology (Milgram, Heider, Tajfel, Sherif & Sherif and more). We conclude with a spotlight of some influential but underrepresented/discussed psychologists. Ill apologize in advance for some popping, I am working on a mic guard for next time and my neighbor's brief cameo revving hi...
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