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Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyINSANITY PLEA (PART 2) Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.    Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology. In Part 2 of discussing the insanity plea and the Sydney Powell case, we dive into some diagnoses that were brought up during her trial. What exactly is Schizophrenia? How is it different from Schizoaffective disorder?  Tune in and we'll unpack each one, and why diagnoses shared in expert testimony can vary so much.  We also debunk what psyc...2024-02-291h 06Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyINSANITY PLEA (PART 1) Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.    Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.  Today, we venture into a very recent case in true crime- the Sydney Powell case.  But this isn't just an episode of discussing the horror that took place in Ohio. It's a dive into the complexities of the human mind and the intricacies of the insanity plea in our American justice system. We'll navigate the treacherous terrain of t...2023-11-281h 10Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologySLEEP DISORDERSTRICK OR TREAT, Spooky Peeps!  After a spellbinding hiatus, Spooky Psychology is back, resurrected from the depths of eerie silence and now more bewitching than ever. We've conjured a host of audio enhancements that'll send shivers down your spine this season! Gather around, because tonight, under the shadowy cloak of the moon, we delve deep into the spine-chilling realm of Sleep Disorders. Join us as we discuss the stages of sleep deprivation, sleepwalking, confront the sinister specter of sleep paralysis, and uncover the eerie enigma of exploding head syndrome. Plus, we dare to ask, what e...2023-10-311h 19Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyArsonWe are back! Big thanks to you all for your patience. Sources: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist https://www.blueline.ca/the-psychology-of-arson-part-one/ https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/types https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Firesetting https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/arson https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002499?via%3Dihub https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John...2023-02-061h 23Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyIncelsWelcome to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren. Today we are discussing the psychology of Incels. ALL the trigger warnings for this episode (SA, pedophilia, racism, homophobia, violence against women, etc.) ** UPDATE** we are going to take a brief hiatus until the new year so that we can make sure we are consistently coming out with content. See you in 2023 and stay spooky! References Meriam Webster https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the-involuntary-celibate-sub-culture/ https://www.vox.com/2018/6/20/17314846/incel-support-group-therapy-black-pill-mental-health   https://sci-hub.st/10.1177/0886260520959625 2022-11-221h 31Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyConsumer PsychologyWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren! Today we're discussing psychological marketing tactics and getting specific about advertising to children and the new trend of "gentle parenting."  Become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology references: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-consumer-psychology-2794899 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/201911/3-cognitive-shortcuts-exploited-marketers https://theconversation.com/what-is-gentle-parenting-an-expert-explains-184282 https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-harsh-realm-of-gentle-parenting https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/what-is-gentle-parenting/ h...2022-08-121h 14Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyMental and Physical Health pt 2Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.self.com/story/psoriasis-mental-health https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/urinary-tract-infection-symptoms-151547.htm https://www.verywellhealth.com/psychosis-causes-5116134 https://www.psychdb.com/somatic/dsm-5/conversion https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conversion-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355197 https://www.boston.com/news/history/2017/10/31/the-theory-that-may-explain-what-was-tormenting-the-afflicted-in-salems-witch-trials/ https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-haul-covid-takes-a-toll-on-your-mental-health-5184994 https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/covid-19-mental-health-long-haulers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8758130/ https://scienceline.org/2022/04/the-real-story-behind-the-tiktok-tics/  2022-07-071h 09Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyMental and Physical Health Pt 1https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-physical-health-conditions https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-relationship-between-mental-and-physical-health#2 https://www.socialworktoday.com/news/dn_060214.shtml https://www.sdcb.org/blog/posts/vision-loss-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/202002/ptsd-may-be-risk-factor-autoimmune-disease https://www.healthline.com/health-news/the-link-between-autoimmune-diseases-and-ptsd#Sensitive-to-stress https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/440/what-ails-us https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6386210/  2022-05-121h 18Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologySpooky Sea StuffBecome a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Giveaway Entry link : https://forms.gle/xM8BPkg5apipjtvUA be sure to give pumpkingizzard a follow on insta! Follow us on tiktok: spookypsychology resources for this episode: https://www.verywellmind.com/thalassophobia-fear-of-the-ocean-4692301 https://oceannavigator.com/sailing-hallucinations/ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-hallucination-22088 http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2014/03/mad-as-a-lighthouse-keeper-not-the-solitude-but-the-mercury/ https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/science-technology/isolation https://www.goerie.com/story/lifestyle/presque-isle/2019/06/22/lighthouse-lore-where-history-legend/4853900007/ https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK...2022-04-031h 20Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyMandela/ Misinformation effecthttps://wearyourlegacy.com/ https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/?slide=12 https://fionabroome.com/books/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/202001/critically-thinking-about-the-mandela-effect How to with john wilson https://imec.world/ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-misinformation-effect-2795353 https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ932188.pdf https://www.healthline.com/health/confabulation https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/priming ...2022-02-251h 07Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyNarcissistic Personality Disorder  https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.emedicinehealth.com/what_are_the_nine_traits_of_a_narcissist/article_em.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/202102/7-myths-about-narcissistic-personality-disorder-and-why-theyre https://www.emd...2022-01-241h 45Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyFugue Stateshttps://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa https://thejaycfoundation.org/ Sources:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dissociative-fugue-psychogenic-fugue https://www.healthline.com/health/dissociative-fugue#symptoms https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201803/the-most-extraordinary-amnesia https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277313898_A_Case_of_Dissociative_Amnesia_With_Dissociative_Fugue_and_Treatment_With_Psychotherapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3680202/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15373503 h...2021-11-2945 minSpooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyVampires, Zombies and Mummieshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fear https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-think-neandertal/202110/why-we-enjoy-horror-films Haunted: On Ghosts, Witches, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Monsters of the Natural and Supernatural Worlds (Yale University Press, 2016). https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/201510/dracula-the-couch-the-psychiatry-vampires Rodriguez de la Sierra L. Origin of the myth of vampirism. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 1998; 91:290. Henry C. Pop vampires, Freud and primary masochism. Psychoanalytic Review 2014; 101:25-38. 4. Vanden Bergh RL, Kelly JF. Vampirism: A review with new observations. Archives of General Psychiatry 1964: 11:543-547. https://www.psychologytoday...2021-10-3142 minSpooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyCryptozoologyhttps://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Fivrr Affiliate link  :https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa   Sources: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptids https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141030-the-truth-about-the-paranormal https://blogs.chapman.edu/wilkinson/2018/10/16/paranormal-america-2018/ https://www.ukessays.com/essays/psychology/personality-factors-that-underlie-belief-in-the-paranormal-psychology-essay.php https://ijip.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18.01.114.20170501.pdf https://listverse.com/2010/08/13/top-10-cryptids-that-turned-out-to-be-real/ https://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&context=ur...2021-10-181h 32Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyLauren had a baby!2021-09-1300 minSpooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyFeral Children?Welcome Back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In this episode we discuss feral children, and Lauren announces some very good shit.  https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/feral-children https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/moviesfc.html The jungle book of neuropsychology: Disentangling the influence of feral childhood from adult brain injury in order to provide effective rehabilitation.- cj macintosh and AIW James https://medium.com/@fernandamarana44/feral-children-and-nature-nurture-controversy-in-language-acquisition-1b5083e77061 https://www.rt.com/viral/384137-india-monkey-child-story-debunked/ ...2021-07-191h 17Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyHistorical Treatment of Mental Illness http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/galen.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galen https://www.bustle.com/articles/187871-scary-mental-illness-treatments-in-history-you-havent-heard-about-for-good-reason https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_shock_therapy https://www.bustle.com/articles/187871-scary-mental-illness-treatments-in-history-you-havent-heard-about-for-good-reason An underground education-by richard zacks https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/trephination-0013423 https://historycooperative.org/a-beautiful-mind-the-history-of-the-treatment-of-mental-illness/ https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-surprising-history-of-the-lobotomy#5 https://listverse.com/2016/05/25/10-brutal-accounts-of-torture-in-old-insane-asylums/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/female-hysteria_n_4298060 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3480686/ 2021-06-141h 13Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyAdult Abductions & Human TraffickingApp discussed: TraffickCam   https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/cjis-link/fbi-releases-2019-missing-person-statistics https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/ec9e4092-cbf6-4fb7-b301-15f4ae161d01 https://fighttoendexploitation.org/2018/12/28/6-types-of-human-trafficking/ https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/who-are-human-traffickers https://journals.lww.com/jaanp/FullText/2019/12000/Understanding_the_mental_health_impact_of_human.6.aspx https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/c/f/69028.pdf https://www.osce.org/participating-states https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-day-slavery/201610/psychological-tactics-used-human-traffickers https://medium.c...2021-05-171h 17Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyChild AbductionWelcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. This is the second episode on our series discussing kidnapping. We will be discussing the psychology related to child abduction as well as the cases of Jaycee Dugard and Kara Robinson Chamberlain. https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   http://scholarly-journals.com/sjsre/publications/2016/March/pdf/Akwash.pdf https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/why-do-some-people-kidnap-kids kidsmartz.org https://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/27/science/who-would-abduct-a-child-previous-cases-offer-clues.html https://psychologyofkidnapping.weebly.com/psychological-effects.html https://www.missingkids.org/HOME h...2021-04-191h 31Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyBaby SnatchingWelcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In the first episode on our series about Kidnapping we will be discussing the psychology of baby Snatchers, The murder of Debra Evans and the Dynel Lane Case. https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/202101/the-fetal-snatcher-desperate-be-mom https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3674939/#:~:text=Pseudocyesis%20is%20defined%20by%20the,engorgement%20and%20secretions%2C%20and%20labor https://www.crimetraveller.org/2015/07/baby-snatcher-psychology-of-abductions/ https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions https://www.missingkids.o...2021-04-051h 17Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyDissociative Identity DisorderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/qa/how-common-is-dissociative-identity-disorder https://www.medicinenet.com/dissociative_identity_disorder/article.htm https://www.isst-d.org/resources/dissociation-faqs/ https://www.aninfinitemind.com/healing-together.html https://ifs-institute.com/resources/articles/internal-family-systems-model-outline https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201301/the-media-and-dissociative-identity-disorder https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/dissociative-identity-disorder-out-of-the-shadows-at-last/8E2884FA8669A9A64790E5C47AD72DC7 Dissociative Identity Disorder 2021-03-221h 25Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyTwinsTRIGGER WARNINGS: Brief mention of stillbirth, infant death and concentration camps Complete the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O4eOXSeg5wvqdkmIIvhKIx3DbZS8-aP4hBZIMbBOa7o Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201711/the-truth-about-twins https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/twofold/201701/twins-individual-identities-and-common-bonds https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-telepathy-2447130 https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-telepathy-2447130 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1979/07/17/my-sister-my-self/767d9332-552e-40f3-acc2-4afc75e1e32b/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...2021-02-151h 28Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyBystander EffectEpisode Content Begins at:  This episode is brought to you by Podcorn. Podcorn helps podcasters connect with sponsors. Visit https://podcorn.com to learn more. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bystander-effect  https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-the-bystander-effect/ From Empathy to Apathy: The Bystander Effect Revisited Ruud Hortensius, Beatrice de Gelder Direct Bullying and Cyberbullying: Experimental Study of Bystanders’ Motivation to Defend Victims and the Role of Anxiety and Identification With the Bully Tomas Jung...2021-02-011h 04Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyBonnie & Clyde SyndromeComplete the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIHvi-Ck-RH6dHYsd1UoHRYGSSR3U9kP_vKprnWr8PGM9HqA/viewform Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Prisontalk.com, Wikipedia https://heavy.com/news/2019/12/karla-homolka-now-where-today/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a27379040/ted-bundy-wife-carole-ann-boone/ Thought catalog https://listverse.com/2019/12/14/10-disturbing-times-women-married-convicted-cold-blooded-killers/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/200-love-letters-fan-mail-florida-shooting-suspect/story?id=54102468   https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/the-conversation/sdut-fan-letters-james-holmes-released-2015sep12-story.html https://listverse.com/2018/06/04/10-creepy-fan-letters-written-to-mass-murderers-and-monsters/ Thought catalog- p...2021-01-181h 18Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyCotard and Capgras Delusionshttps://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/cotard-delusion#symptoms https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50197/plight-living-dead-10-case-reports-cotard%E2%80%99s-syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4271387/ Healthline - what is capgras syndrome  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/this-strange-syndrome-causes-people-to-think-their-loved-ones-have-been-replaced-by-identical-impostors/2018/04/06/0091f168-1be6-11e8-9de1-147dd2df3829_story.html , agingcare.com That’s Not My Child: A Case of Capgras Syndrome April 29, 2011 Jeremy Matuszak, MD , Matthew Parra, MD2021-01-011h 10Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyCatfishingWelcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we will be discussing the Psychology of Catfishing.  Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Phys.org  Verywellfamily- what is catfishing? safety .com  insider.com/signs you’re being catfished Buzzfeed news - Police Say A Teen Killed Her Friend After A Catfish Promised Her $9 Million For The  Murder Footage (tanya chen) Alaska news sourc2020-12-191h 19Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyBizarre Psychological Studies Pt 2Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In this episode we discuss even more unethical and bizarre psychological studies. Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology * Correction- I messed up and said the cold war was between the US and Russia, It should have said the Soviet Union. - Megan Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_MKUltra https://www.history.com/mkultra-operation-midnight-climax-cia-lsd-experiments https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/history-of-mk-ultra https://www.npr.org/2019/09/09/758989641/the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control-torture-lsd-and-a-poisoner-in-chief https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom...2020-12-041h 30Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyHalloweenhttps://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: History.com,Good mourning nancy podcast, In Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Superheroes, and Make-Believe Violence, The vocal , Carl Jung, The conversation, Jay Appleton,  Josh Randall, Psychology Today2020-10-311h 20Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyQ & Ahappy Halloween. In this episode We answer listener questions and discuss our first year of podcasting2020-10-311h 26Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologySchizophreniasupport our podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   social media plugs: Not like the others- blog by Katie Sanford RGtanner713 on instagram & Rg's youtube channel is under the name R.G. Tanner Sources: DSM-V, Nami and scientific american, Scientific american  Health us news, Schizophrenia.com, https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/schizophrenia-by-culture?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3,  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3160236/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/mental-illness-and-violence, https://news.stanford.edu/2014/07/16/voices-culture-luhrmann-071614/,    Women's health magazine articl...2020-10-021h 25Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyStalking Pt 2.TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we will be reading real stories of stalking from the perspective of the victims. Trigger warnings for stalking and rape. Support the podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: https://www.stalkingriskprofile.com/victim-support/impact-of-stalking-on-victims, People.com, Bangordailynews.com, cracked.com, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/man-charged-in-california-cyberstalking-case, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jan-22-mn-523-story.html, https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/04/cyber/articles/29stalk.html2020-09-181h 38Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyStalking pt. 1Sorry for the episode delay, Thanks for your patience! - Megan https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Merriam webster  victimconnect.org, loveisrespect.org, Psychology today- the mind of a stalker, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201306/in-the-mind-stalker https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/3k94wj/psychology-of-stalking-treatment, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/machiavellians-gulling-the-rubes/201605/the-7-types-stalkers-and-how-spot-them, joinonelove.org, Psychology today- what is the psychological toll of stalking, https://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=973, https://www.rainn.org/articles/stalking, https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/5-movies-that-normalize-stalking-irl/, https://t...2020-09-061h 34Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologySlendermanWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren! In this episode we do a deep dive into the Slenderman case.  Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Theconversation.com- why urban legends are more powerful than ever, Psychology today- what fuels urban legends, Theconversation.com- why urban legends are more powerful than ever, Wikipedia ,https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a29591703/slender-man-stabbing-true-sto, Heavy.com- anissa weier now: where is the slenderman suspect today? Good morning america interview with anissas parents Beware the slenderman, Verywell family, https://a...2020-08-211h 19Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 17- MurderWelcome Back to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren. Thanks for listening. Support our podcast! https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources:  Apa.org-listening to killers, The making of a murderer- psychology today : lisa firestone, Crimetraveler.org- psychopaths born or made?, EVIL: The science behind humanity's darkness- Julia Shaw,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ruby#John_F._Kennedy_assassination, https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/jack-ruby, WIKIPEDIA, https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190056/m1/1/2020-08-071h 17Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 16- Bizarre Psychological StudiesLive Podcast recording: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-psychology-live-recording-tickets-109339541512 Help the podcast: https://www.mytherabox.com/?rfsn=3819396.014c008 https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Article: “ethics in human research” by Jharna Mandal, simplypsychology.org, Narratively.com That Time Sigmund Freud Nearly Killed a Patient—and Then Got Hooked on Cocaine, The case of emma eckstein- postgraduate medical journal, https://www.verywellmind.com/the-asch-conformity-experiments-2794996, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/200912/new-look-the-classic-robbers-cave-experiment, https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/apr/16/a-real-life-lord-of-the-flies-the-troubling-legacy-of-the-robbers-cave-experiment2020-06-151h 29Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 15- MunchausensHelp the podcast: https://www.mytherabox.com/?rfsn=3819396.014c008 https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/factitious-disorder-munchausen-syndrome, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/factitious-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20356028,Insider- lindsey dogdson, Reddit thread-- true crime discussion (post by hysterymystery) Washington post (by william booth), Nbc news people.com, Factitious disease: clinical lessons from case studies at Baylor University Medical Center Adria C. Savino and John S. Fordtran, MD, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1484524/2020-05-291h 33Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 14- Conspiracy TheoriesHelp the podcast: https://www.mytherabox.com/?rfsn=3819396.014c008 https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Support Angel's Business : Instagram kingizzart Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we will be discussing conspiracy theories. Sources: lithub.com, A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychological Research on Conspiracy Beliefs- Goreis and voracek 2019, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect, What is confirmation bias? Psychology today, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0963721417718261 Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton, and Aleksandra Cichocka, Psychology today- true false believers, https://www.livescience.com/24310...2020-05-151h 41Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 13- CannibalismHelp the podcast: https://www.mytherabox.com/?rfsn=3819396.014c008 https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we will be discussing the psychology of Cannibalism.  Sources:  https://www.vox.com/2015/2/17/8052239/cannibalism-surprising-facts https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/sleeping-with-cannibals-128958913/ Psychology today-why cannibals love eating people    seeker.com https://www.nytimes.com/1986/12/09/science/what-is-the-meaning-of-cannibalism.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/sleeping-with-cannibals-128958913/ https://www.vox.com/2015/2/17/8052239/cannibalism-surprising-facts https://en.wikipedia.org...2020-05-011h 45Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 12- Celebrity MeltdownsHelp the podcast: https://www.mytherabox.com/?rfsn=3819396.014c008 https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Welcome to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren, in this podcast we will be discussing the psychology of Celebrity Meltdowns and the stories of Papa John and Amanda Bynes.  Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199505/the-culture-celebrity https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hidden-motives/201410/celebrity-culturehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199505/the-other-side-fame “I’m Your Number One Fan”— A Clinical Look at Celebrity Worship 2014, By sansone  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199505/the-other-s...2020-04-102h 07Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 11-prison psychWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we will be discussing the psychology of the prison system. We touch on topics such as solitary confinement, what the process looks like of a prison intake, socialization in prison, nutraloaf, and much more. We also want to hear from you for our next episode where we will interview people who have worked in the prison system.    Hey guys! Megan here. If you listened to our last episode you know we have been actively looking for sponsors. I am so excited to let you know th...2020-02-291h 06Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 10- Paraphilic DisordersWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan And Lauren. In this episode we will be discussing the psychology of Paraphilias and the stories of Carl Tanzler and Jerome Brudos.    Sources: Hopkinsguides.com (johns hopkins website), Psychology today, Web MD, Oxford clinical psychology website ,A new classification of necrophilia- anil aggrawal - journal of forensic and legal medicine, Psychology today, https://www.medicinenet.com/paraphilia/article.htm#what_is_a_paraphilia_what_are_the_different_types_of_paraphilias ,historydaily.org Wikipedia, murderpedia, biography.com2020-02-141h 09Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 9- Stockholm SyndromeWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we discuss the psychology of stockholm syndrome,  and the stories of Mary McElroy and Patty Hearst.   Sources : Wikipedia, https://www.history.com/news/stockholm-syndrome, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201203/what-underlies-stockholm-syndrome https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/stockholm-syndrome, Psychcentral.com. Abuse and relationships.org, Kati Morton Youtube video, FBI Law enforcement bulletin- July 2007- Understanding stockholm syndrome, The lineup- 6 chilling cases of stockholm syndrome, https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/patty-hearst, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/patty-hearst-kidnapped, http://www.cnn.com/CN...2020-01-311h 12Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 8- PhobiasWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren, in this episode we will be discussing Phobias. Sources: Wikipedia, Verywellmind, Mayo Clinic, Reddit, Psychology today, Healthline2020-01-181h 17Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 7- Santa Claus, Krampus & Behavior Modification MythologyWelcome to this episode of Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren! In this episode we will be discussing Santa Claus, Krampus and behavior modification Mythology.  Sources Psychology today- what makes behavior modification work , https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/facts.html, History.com- history of christmas, Creative child.com/ naughty or nice, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/12/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil/, Huffington Post, Mental Floss, Wikipedia, Yokai.com2019-12-241h 30Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 6- Female Serial KillersWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren! In this episode we will be discussing the Psychology of Female Serial Killers.  Sources: wikipedia, Murderpedia, Radford University, https://digest.bps.org.uk/2015/03/05/the-psychology-of-female-serial-killers/, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201906/the-unique-motives-female-serial-killers, https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190320110622.htm, Michael & C. Kelleher (1998) Murder Most Rare, The new York Times, Serial Killer Podcast, https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunness, https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/562322/belle-gunness-murders2019-12-131h 29Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 5- Mass HysteriaWelcome to spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren, In this episode we discuss mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials, and the McMartin Preschool trial.  Sources: Verywell mind, Everyday health, wikipedia, History of massachusetts.org, https://www.vox.com/2016/10/30/13413864/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-explained, https://famous-trials.com/mcmartin, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-oct-30-tm-mcmartin44-story.html2019-11-291h 31Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 4- CultsWelcome to Spooky Psych with Megan and Lauren. In this episode we will discuss the psychology of cults, the sullvanian cult and the children of god.  Sources: Wikipedia, Psychology today, Bustle, Cults (amazon prime series), the atlantic, ranker, the rolling stone, the gothamist, timeline.com, esquire, xfamily.org2019-11-151h 11Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 3: Horror stories in the fieldWelcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we discuss some experiences in the field, and what therapists do to get their clinical hours. 2019-11-0157 minSpooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 2- Male Serial KillersWelcome to spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we talk about the psychology of male serial killers, and the stories of Richard Ramirez and Andrei Chikatilo.  P.S. Again sorry about any audio issues, still learning over here! https://www.facebook.com/spookypsychologystcharles https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Psychology Today- "Understanding what drives serial killers", FBI.gov, Whoever fights monsters- Robert Ressler, Radford University Serial Killer Data base, National Institute of Justice Society for the Study of Psychopathy, DSM V, biography.com ,crimemuseum.org, https://www.ny...2019-10-161h 26Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyEpisode 1- Introduction Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this first episode we discuss who we are and why we are making a podcast! P.S. We apologize for the audio issues, we're currently learning how to fix them! https://www.facebook.com/spookypsychologystcharles https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology2019-10-1631 min