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Study BuddiesDoes Attractiveness equal Intelligence?!When you think of your dream partner, what qualities do you imagine they have? Smart? Good sense of humor? 10/10 on the hottie scale?! Well, could you pick this ideal trifecta of a human out from a crowd merely by looks? This week, we’re bringing you a Tinder-esque study that we’re both admittedly interested in participating in…Our personal trait preferences in an ideal mate may change from the initial swipe right to the first IRL date. Is the dating app hottie wearing glasses and holding a book that you just matched with actually intelligent? Funny? Or are...2021-12-1434 minStudy BuddiesPS: Self-Control Affects Loneliness?!Hey, study buddies! This week, we are thrilled to be joined by study author Olga Stavrova. Olga is here to share her take on this study’s essential findings about loneliness and self-control, what motivated the study’s research and how the topic relates to both her personal life and the world at large. She also discusses an exciting new study that she’s been working on; one that we will be eagerly looking out for! Listen in to get the inside scoop!The study we’re discussing today is called “Low Self-Control: A Hidden Cause of Loneliness...2021-12-0916 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Self-Control Affects Loneliness?!Still feeling lonely? Well, we’re back with a Passing Notes episodes, and this week, we’re unpacking last week’s study on loneliness and self-control. We’re sharing some of our own *sad* experiences with feeling lonely and how it connects to our personal views on self-regulation. This study helped us reflect on a new perspective of self-control—especially when it entails an effect on loneliness and ostracization. How does the idea of “self-control” differ among gender? Among different populations? How can we shift the narrative of self-control expectations in order to consider the lives of commonly ostracized groups and ind...2021-12-0726 minStudy BuddiesPS: BS in the Workplace?!Hey there, study buddies! This week, we’re bringing back the topic of workplace BS and are so excited to be joined by study author Ian McCarthy. Ian shares with us the motivations and insights behind the study, including the importance of sniffing out the BS and uncovering truth, finding out how BS levels differ among workplace environments and cultures, and understanding when BS might actually be helpful. He also shares how this study’s findings impacted his own day-to-day life, and how distinguishing the difference between bullshit and lying can affect the world—especially the workplace— at large. It’s har...2021-12-0219 minStudy BuddiesSelf-Control Affects Loneliness?!If you’ve been around the past year and a half (which, if not, where have you been?!), you’ve probably felt the effects of the pandemic’s mandated social distancing and self-isolation. We know we sure have; we’ve been feelin’ pretty darn lonely. Loneliness has basically become its own epidemic as we’ve sheltered ourselves apart from physical interactions and connections. But can some instances of loneliness be caused by our own degree of self-regulation? On this episode of Study Buddies, we’re talking all about loneliness and self-control. What causes us to feel lonely? How does self-control...2021-11-3028 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Conspiracy Theorists Aren't Critical Thinkers?!Welcome back, study buddies! Last week, we shined a light on the deceptions of conspiracy theories and the essential role that critical thinking skills plays in distinguishing truth from myth. On this Passing Notes episode, we’re continuing our discussion on conspiracy theories and critical thinking, sharing our own experiences and confrontations with conspiracies, and how dangerous they can be in a world often teeming with misinformation. What effect does this misinformation have on us? How do we discern between our own personal or collective beliefs and conspiracy? Do we actually love AP English and the critical thinking skills it...2021-11-2326 minStudy BuddiesConspiracy Theorists Aren't Critical Thinkers?!Oh, conspiracy theories—the source of some truly harmful misinformation infiltrating the minds of many in our society. From Pizzagate to “hollow/flat Earth,’’ Bigfoot’s existence to the Moon being made of cheese (yes, a rather immature yet well-known childhood conspiracy, right?), the prevalence of these deceptions and those who believe them seems to be ever-growing. This week, we’re unpacking the science behind conspiracy theories and their relation to, or lack thereof, critical thinking. How do scientists define conspiracy theories? Why are humans so easily roped into following and believing such seemingly absurd theories?! This episode is surely bound...2021-11-1625 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: BS in the Workplace?!This week’s Passing Notes episode is all about BS; workplace BS, that is. We’re getting down to the "smelly" nitty gritty of the super relevant study we brought to you last week, sharing our own workplace BS experiences, examining our own reactions and responses to the BS, and exploring the deeper issues (a.k.a. MacroRoni & Cheese) that BS brings to workplace environments and beyond. The study we’re talking about today is “This Place is Full of It: Towards an Organizational Bullshit Perception Scale” by Caitlin Ferreira, David Hannah, Ian McCarthy, Leland Pitt and Sarah Lord...2021-11-0929 minStudy BuddiesBS in the Workplace?!There’s plenty of BS going on in the world around us, but today, study buddies, we’re talking about a very specific, especially irritating kind of stench. What’s that smell over by the office water cooler?! *Sniff sniff*… smells like some workplace b*llsh*t! How is BS in the workplace defined? What’s the difference between BS and lying? How do we respond to such workplace nonsense?! Tune in as we discuss a topic that may hit all too close to home (or work).The study we’re talking about today is “This Place is Full of It...2021-11-0222 minStudy BuddiesPS: Why Do We Gossip?!Welcome back, study buddies! This week, we’re so excited to be joined by study author Eshin Jolly as he shares his own perspective as to what makes gossip such a hot topic of interest. How does gossip as communication help us learn about other people and the world around us? Tune in to find out just how complex gossip is as a form of human interaction.The study we’re talking about today is “Gossip drives vicarious learning and facilitates social connection” by Eshin Jolly and Luke J. Chang. You can check out the study here:htt...2021-10-2927 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Why Do We Gossip?!On this week’s Passing Notes episodes, we’re literally passing notes…gossiping about gossip! Do we actually benefit from gossiping? Why do we enjoy it so much? What purpose does it serve in our social relationships— besides entertaining us via reality t.v.? We’re sharing some of our own personal experiences and opinions about gossip, distinguishing between “positive” vs. “negative” gossip, and discussing what gossip truly means for and teaches us, both individually and collectively.The study we brought to you last week and are continuing to talk about today is called, “Gossip drives vicarious learning and facilit...2021-10-2629 minStudy BuddiesWhy Do We Gossip?!Did you hear about Stacey’s mom? We heard she’s got it goin’ on…let’s dish. This week, we’re talking all about gossip! Why do we do it? Do we just find amusement in chatting about other peoples’ lives, or is there actually some scientific purpose and benefit behind our temptation to spill the tea? Does talking about Stacey’s mom even count as gossip?! Join us as we dive into the beloved topic of middle school drama and our favorite reality t.v. shows; we’re unpacking the juiciest insights about gossip!The study we’re discus...2021-10-1923 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Competitive Flirting?!We’re back with another Passing Notes episode, and we’re unpacking last week’s study on competitive flirting! What excites us about flirting? What flirty techniques are we ready to put to use in the competition arena? How does competitive flirting work in the digital world of dating apps? Maybe the eyebrow raise and sexy dance moves aren’t the most effective tactics, according to science, but that’s not stopping us. Love (flirting?) is a battlefield, so ruffle your peacock feathers and get your game-face on; we’re goin’ in!Today’s study is called, “I saw him first: Competitive...2021-10-1225 minStudy BuddiesCompetitive Flirting?!The hair flip, the seductive dance moves, the sensual arm caress and peck on the cheek, the intense eye contact, maybe even the eyebrow raise—this week, we’re talking all about the dirty flirty! Is flirting all fun and games, or is it really a biological, evolutionary competition? Are we flirting to attract potential mates by outshining (or out-peacocking) our perceived rivals? Which flirting tactics are the most effective? Join us as we unpack the science behind competitive flirting, and maybe even get some tips and tricks to up your flirting game; the eyebrow raise may just be the winn...2021-10-0521 min
Study BuddiesStudy Buddies Season 2 TrailerThey’re ba-ack! It’s season 2, y’all! Taylor and Paola are back with a fresh, new lesson plan full of science and psychology studies. From gossip to loneliness, conspiracies to competitive flirting, and some special bonus content— this season is bound to rattle your thinking caps. So get ready; Study Buddies will be back in session on October 5th. See you then!Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts!Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcastFollow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapyFollow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_paoGraphi...2021-09-2103 min
Study BuddiesGoodbye Season One?!Thank you Study Buddies for your support and a wonderful first season! This week we will bring our first season to a close - but we will be back in July 2021 for more learning and laughter. Feel free to send along any topic or study ideas you'd like us to incorporate into the show in our second season. Until then - Happy Studying!Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts!Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcast Follow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy Follow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_paoGraphic designed by...2021-03-3106 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Why Aren't Young Adults Getting Any?!This week, we are getting to the hard hitting truths- it's a Passing Notes episode! We're tackling the study we hit on last week, talking all about incels, bikini pics, unmarraigable men, emotional intimacy, modern feminism, and good old masturbation. It's what some may call a pleasure chest of an episode! Plus, there's a bunch of sex puns- and who doesn't love a sex pun?The study that we chat about today is called, "Explaining the Decline in Young Adult Sexual Activity in the United States" by Lei Lei and Scott J. South. You can find the stu...2021-03-2427 minStudy BuddiesWhy Aren't Young Adults Getting Any?!Young adults in the United States have been doing a lot these past few years... but not each other. This study looks to understand what might be behind the surprising recent decline in sexual activity among young adults. Join Paola and Taylor as they get busy exploring potential causes including alcohol use, technology use, living circumstances, instability, and psychological distress. Does the non-committal dating scene that plagues millennials play a role in this trend? Turn on today's episode to learn why young adults aren't getting turned-on by each other!The study that we chat about today is...2021-03-1727 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Can Kids Make Their Parents Care About Climate Change?!Drill in some new knowledge with this week's passing notes - How do you combat a problem that requires a collective response, when the collective don't all agree that the problem exists? Taylor and Paola talk about some of the variables that affect both belief and action in regards to the climate change crisis, from big oil and the economy, to lifestyles, politics and education. We'll draw some parallels to the misinformation and lobbying strategies utilized by the the non-renewable energy industry, and the historical playbooks from the big-pharma and tobacco industries. Catch this episode to explore how the...2021-03-0928 minStudy BuddiesCan Kids Make Their Parents Care About Climate Change?!Do you feel deep existential fear about climate change? Do you wonder what will make people believe the science? Well this week we bring you a study that you may soon become obsessed with, just like Paola is. We are talking about whether the children will save our future! Join us as we dive into a study about kiddos, climate change, intergenerational learning, and best of all, adults growing more concerned about climate change. This study won't solve the climate crisis, but it's certainly a step towards an exciting and hopeful future!The study that we chat abou...2021-03-0221 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Does Gender Impact Social Anxiety and Empathy?!Welcome back study buddies! Hopefully you're not feeling too socially anxious this week because we're excited be joined by study author, Samantha Berg, who shares her thoughts on the results! We wonder if gender roles evolutionarily have impacted how empathy has been shaped. Paola may have an obscure idea to try that might reverse these impacts... or at least satisfy her cravings for a sandwich. Taylor optimistically speculates that maybe we can reframe social anxiety as a superpower or a skill on our resumes (wouldn't that be nice?!). As to the word recall mental block at 20:25 **PLAINTIFF!!**2021-02-2429 minStudy BuddiesDoes Gender Impact Social Anxiety and Empathy?!Did you know there were different types of empathy? And it seems many different variables might impact out capacity for empathy. This week Paola and Taylor take a look at a study that wanted to find out how social anxiety might influence both cognitive and affective empathy, and if gender might affect these interactions. Can having social anxiety anxiety make us gals more empathetic? And don't forget to tune in next week when we'll be joined by study author, Samantha Berg for her take on the findings!The 2020 study that we chat about today is called, "Higher S...2021-02-1719 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Feeling Old and Giving Gold?!Can we use babies with clipboards to the soundtrack of Sarah McLachlan solve the climate crisis? Maybe! Sit yourself down as we spill some tea from this week's thinkpot on feeling old and contributing to the greater good. From rickety knees to little babies - we share some things that might cause us to feel "subjectively old." We're lucky again to be joined by study author, Jen H. Park, who wonders how we can use this information to promote individual adherence to safety measures that support the greater good amid a pandemic. Listen in as we find out how...2021-02-0926 minStudy BuddiesFeeling old and giving gold?!Aging- everyone does it, whether we like it or not! But how does feeling older influence how we contribute to the greater good? This week, we take a look at a study that investigates how our subjective age (or the age you feel you are) affects our willingness to give back. Join us as we dive into the ins and outs of a study that looks at why oldies can create goodies for the world, and chat with Jen H. Park, the author of the study, to gain more insight on this research. The 2020 study from the Jou...2021-02-0231 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Can Anger Make Me More Vulnerable to Misinformation?!Welcome back fellow study buddies to a relaxing episode where Paola and I angrily scream at each other - just kidding. We may not be angry today, but we will be talking about anger - and how it might impact our memory. Taylor shares how this study served as a humbling reminder to watch our confidence in the knowledge we take in while angry, and considers how this might contribute to some dicey political info on social media. Paola wonders if we can use anger to channel our energy to positive change rather than getting wrapped up in the...2021-01-2626 minStudy BuddiesCan Anger Make Me More Vulnerable to Misinformation?!Let’s be honest – we all get angry sometimes (or …a lot of times), but how does anger affect us? In what ways might this emotional state impact our memory? Well it turns out that Michael Greenstein, Ph. D. at Framingham State University, wanted to investigate this and joins us this week to offer some insight into his work. Evidence might suggest anger gets a little primal and works to streamline our thoughts – but are they reliable? Tune in to hear why they don’t call it anGRR for nothin’.The 2020 study from the Journal of Experimental Psychology t...2021-01-1924 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Does Marriage Increase Life Satisfaction?!In this passing notes episode, Paola and Taylor share about their ideas on marriage and engagement. Paola lets us know she wants to get married for legal logistics, while Taylor explores why there's so much hubbub about signing the dotted "I do" line. Study author, Mariah Purol, also stops in to give us some feedback as to how she would respond to Day to data and MacroRoni and Cheese, and how the study results can put marriage into perspective and stop us worriers from catastrophizing. The 2020 study we chat about today is called, "Loved and lost or ne...2021-01-1231 minStudy BuddiesDoes Marriage Increase Life Satisfaction?!This week we are kicking off the New Year by exploring how much marriage influences well-being. We are delighted to be joined by study author, Mariah Purol, with her perspective on what this longitudinal data really says, and whether or not we should be rushing to the alter! Past research suggestions indicate that married folk live longer and might even be happier than those who aren’t - but by how much? Are single people doomed to a life of sadness? Tune in to find out how much tying the knot is really tied to life satisfaction.Th...2021-01-0518 minStudy BuddiesBuffersode 2020 3.0The last week of 2020 is here already! (or, finally....) This week we'll review some highlights from our first year of study buddies! In today's episode, Taylor and Paola take a break from exploring new studies to look back at our favorite takeaways from studies so far, and what we've learned along the way. We'll be back in the new year with more nerdy content for you all :)Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts!Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcast Follow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy Follow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_pao2020-12-2918 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Can Childhood Trauma Impact Adult Health?!Oh hey there, welcome back for more chatting about childhood trauma and health! While we won't reveal our own ACE scores, Paola reminisces on the hush hush around childhood trauma in high school, while Taylor reminds us all to be mindful that everyone experiences a different childhood - ACE scores are not tattooed on foreheads. We discuss the connection between physical and mental wellness, and advocate for integrated healthcare that includes collaboration between medical and mental health treatments. Join us as we take this research off the page and explore how this study hits us all in the real wo...2020-12-2228 minStudy BuddiesCan Childhood Trauma Impact Adult Health?!This week, Paola and Taylor want to talk about your ACE score - and no, we don't mean tennis. We want to explore one of the first studies to connect childhood trauma to negative health outcomes in adulthood. Today's study is often referred to as the ACE study, as it examines how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can affect our long-term health outcomes in adulthood. It turns out, that childhood adversity may be a stepping stone to some of the leading causes of death in America. The study examines seven ACEs: psychological abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse, as well a...2020-12-1626 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Can My Personality Make Me an Instagram Addict?!Join Poala and Taylor as we review last week's study on instagram addiction. Paola tries deleting her instagram, and we both agree we feel concerningly powerless in resisting the IG scroll. We chat about how influential Instagram has been in political and activism movements. Taylor speculates on her various motivations behind her Instagram use, and it leads us to wonder how the pandemic has influenced our technology use overall. Have we learned to become "more connected" in a disconnected way? What might it mean to connect with ourselves instead of our social media? And finally, we both pledge to...2020-12-0832 minStudy BuddiesCan My Personality Make Me an Instagram Addict?!Join your Instagram-addicted co-hosts this week as investigate their very obsession with science! In a world where social media has taken over our free time and our minds, Paola and Taylor break down a study that attempts to highlight the whats and whys of Instagram addiction. Taylor admits her doom scrolling tendencies while Paola shares a study that may provide a little more insight into how personality, self-liking, and internet time can all combine to make you an Instagram addict! Will you forever at risk of dropping your phone on your forehead because you fell asleep scrolling aimlessly?! Tune in...2020-12-0128 minStudy BuddiesBuffersode 2020 2.0Happy Thanksgiving week fellow study buddies! This week we'll take a break from the studies to answer a few provocative questions. We stay true to our inner nerds and explore Harry Potter powers and terrible human qualities. We might even have found a solution to help you interrupt your family's Thanksgiving arguments about politics! Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts!Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcast Follow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy Follow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_paoGraphic designed by Monica Rae Summers Gonzalez @_monicarae_Composed by s...2020-11-2415 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Beauty and the Benefits?!This week, Paola and Taylor pass notes about the struggles and blessings of being absolutely gorgeous people! Join us for a a recap and a little chat about how this idea of "aesthetic capital" has personally helped and hindered us, and what the greater implications of this meta-analysis might be. Taylor shares a scary story of her late night powersuit walks, and Paola revels in how aesthetic capital exists even beyond gender constructs. You're sure to come out of this episode with more brains and maybe some extra beauty tips in your pocket!The study we chat a...2020-11-1750 minStudy BuddiesBeauty and the Benefits?!Join your (simply gorgeous) co-hosts this week as we discuss the privilege no one talks about - the privilege of beauty. While Paola dazzles us with jokes and a face for radio, Taylor shares a meta analysis of findings that show how "aesthetic capital" serves to provide us with measurable gains in power, wealth, relationships and more. Don't you worry your pretty little heads, turns out there's both perks and penalties of attractiveness. And it's something we all work to achieve - but at what cost? They say "it hurts to be beautiful" AND that "beauty knows no pain"...2020-11-1027 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Rain on my Parade - Self-Esteem Affects How We Share Positive News?!What else might affect our ability to play cheerleader for the good news in our lives? This week join Taylor and Paola’s thought cloud about this as we explore how the struggles of others might make it hard to share positive news. Paola uses the failed love lives of male comedians as inspiration and wonders if gender norms in relationships might influence the study’s variables. Taylor shares about her awe of the power of “capitalization” (or sharing good news) in relationships, and wonders how we can practice (not rudely) doing this with those who have low self-esteem. Hold the ap...2020-11-0332 minStudy BuddiesRain on my Parade - Self-Esteem Affects How We Share Positive News?!How do you feel about yourself? Better yet, how do other people think you feel about yourself? If friends and family perceive you as having low self-esteem can this affect your relationships?! This week Taylor and Paola dive into a study entitled "Rain on My Parade: Perceiving Low Self-Esteem in Close Others Hinders Positive Self-Disclosure". Join us as we chat all about sharing positive news, discovering what might happen if your friends have low self-esteem, and how Lady Gaga had it right: we live for the applause. Our study today is brought to you by Jennifer C. D...2020-10-2727 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Scary Movies and Psychological Practice?!Join us this week for a little chat about some spooky stuff! Taylor shares about her sneaky childhood past of skipping sleep to scare herself silly, and Paola is spooked by the mere idea of horror movies. We talk more about morbid curiosity, resilience, and whether we would survive the end of the world. Listen in to see if you too might join our apocalypse bunker!The study we were discussing today is titled "Pandemic practice: Horror fans and morbidly curious individuals are more psychologically resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic." and is brought to you by Coltan Scri...2020-10-2031 minStudy BuddiesScary Movies and Psychological Practice?!It's officially spooky season so we thought we'd celebrate this with a 2020 study about scary movies, psychology and COVID-19. (Can you think of a more bone-chilling combination of variables?) This week's study is called, "Pandemic practice: Horror fans and morbidly curious individuals are more psychologically resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic." Join us for some tricks and treats as Paola and Taylor break down this study that sought to explore if interest in horror films and trait morbid curiosity relates to pandemic preparedness and psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. We promise this episode will give you pumpkin to talk...2020-10-1329 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Meaty Eatey Men?!Last week they told you all about the pizza study, now its time for some thoughts! This week, Paola gets to grade Taylor on her review of the study, and then they dive into the Day to Data and Macroroni and Cheese of it all. Paola tells the tale of her old prom date, and Taylor reflects on the constant mention of pizza on the dating apps! Our study we were discussing today titles "Eating Heavily: Men eat more in the Company of Women" and is brought to you by Kevin M. Kniffin, Ozge Sigirci, and Brian Wansink. You can fi...2020-10-0624 minStudy BuddiesMeaty Eatey Men?!This week Taylor and Paola talk sexual selection and pizza! Join us as we devour a study that suggests that men may eat more in the company of women, and that you should get pizza for lunch. This week's study is called, "Eating Heavily: Men eat more in the Company of Women." There's mozz to explore in today's episode so pull up a chair & grab a slice!Our study today is brought to you by Kevin M. Kniffin, Ozge Sigirci, and Brian Wansink. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40806-015-0035-3...2020-09-2931 minStudy BuddiesPassing Notes: Seven Sins of Memory?!Join us this week as we continue with our new passing notes format! Today we bring you a summary and discussion about the Seven Sins of Memory and how they may impact our lives. Paola shares a story about an embarrassing brush with a TV celeb who definitely did not know her (despite Paola's brain insisting otherwise), while Taylor tries to compensate for forgetfulness as a baseline aspect of her personality. We also introduce you to our new segment, "MacroRoni and Cheese", where we share what that the study may suggest in a big picture context.The...2020-09-2234 minStudy BuddiesSeven Sins of Memory?!This week Taylor and Paola introduce to you to our new episode format! We will take a look at an older study that provides us with an informative exploration of memory and some of the tricky faults our minds might encounter. This week's study is called, "The seven sins of memory: Insights from psychology and cognitive neuroscience." The author highlights seven concepts including transience, absent-mindedness, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias and persistence. Tune-in to learn what all of these fancy words mean - This is an episode you won't forget!Our study today is brought to you by...2020-09-1542 minStudy BuddiesBuffersode 2020 1.0Today we are stepping away from science and into the brains of Taylor and Paola, which are, surprisingly.... not so scientific! We will come back with a study next week in a brand new podcast format, but for now, join us for our "buffer episode" where we take 15 minutes to entertain you before we come back with our regularly scheduled programming! Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts!Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcast Follow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy Follow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_paoGraphic designed by Monica Rae Su...2020-09-0816 minStudy BuddiesQuarantine can have lasting negative affects?!This week, Paola and Taylor both agree about the importance of dogs and hit you with a beachy "Is that an Ism?!" We then move on to examine what in the world quarantine does to us with a study called "The Psychological Impact of Quarantine and How to Reduce it: a Rapid Review of the Evidence." We finish off with a google diaries. Tune in this week to remind yourself you're not alone in the quarantine crazy (we have evidence) and to hear how to stay sane! Our study today is brought to you by Samantha K B...2020-09-0150 minStudy BuddiesAm I Anxious, or Cautious of Risk?!In a world plagued with risk, how does an individual's level of trait anxiety affect our interaction with risk? This week, we look into this by breaking down a study titled, "To Risk or Not to Risk: Anxiety and the Calibration Between Risk Perception and Danger Mitigation." Not to mention, you can look forward to learning where horses come from along with a culinary tip involving spaghetti and forgetfulness. We also hit you with another good ol' Google Diaries, and of course, Paola brings you an Animal House about cephalopods and why they'd be better on the dance floor. We...2020-09-0140 minStudy BuddiesBad Science and Sexy Surgeons?!Join us this week to hear about Paola's (concerning? impressive?) obsession with a new album, and Taylor's brush with an instagram celeb. Then pick up your popcorn as we dish about the bad science that lead to the #medbikini movement with a study entitled, "Prevalence of unprofessional social media content among young vascular surgeons." We'll break down the bias in this study that undermines the results, and reminds us to maintain a critical eye to hold researchers accountable. Not to mention, Paola brings us an "Animal House" segment on a snail/hippo, while Taylor struggles to remember the word b...2020-08-1847 minStudy BuddiesInside-Out or Outside-In: The Neuroscience of Acting?!This week, you'll hear about Taylor's stress exercising, while Paola reflects on a New Haven legend. Then we'll dive into the brain activity behind acting as we introduce you to a study entitled, "The neuroscience of Romeo and Juliet: an fMRI study of acting." Not to mention, Paola is pumped to introduce a new segment called "Animal House!" It's a fun one folks!Our research today is brought to you by Steven Brown, Peter Crockett, and Ye Yuan at McMaster University. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.181908.Please subscribe, rate and r...2020-08-1139 minStudy BuddiesDoes bad publicity change how police respond to crime?!This week, Taylor and Paola bring you another "Google Diaries" in which Paola actually finds her search history and Taylor's culinary debacles continue! Then, your study buddies bring you a study entitled: The Alleged “Ferguson Effect” and Police Willingness to Engage in Community Partnership, where we explore police reactions to media in the wake of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Does negative media attention and police distrust make it less likely for police to respond to crime? Let's see what this study suggests. We close out our episode today with a new segment called "Little Epiphanies" We can't...2020-08-0455 minStudy BuddiesThe Four Horsemen (of the Divorce Apocalypse?!)Welcome back to EPISODE TWO! This week Paola dyes her hair and introduces us to an eco-friendly search engine, while Taylor continues to struggle in the kitchen. In this listen, your study buddies introduce two new segments called “The Google Diaries” and “Mean (For a Sec)” and bring you study information from The Gottman Institute that examines The Four Horsemen (Of The Divorce Apocalypse): Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Can we really predict divorce before it happens? How can we stop it!? Find all of this information and more as Paola and Taylor explore the intricacies of relational conflict.The...2020-07-2853 minStudy BuddiesImprov is actually... good for anxiety?!It's EPISODE ONE! This week we introduce you to our hosts, A.K.A. your Study Buddies! Taylor tries out a green thumb during quarantine, while Paola overlooks crucial fleeting social interactions. In this listen, your buddies debut their original segment "Is That an Ism?!" and bring you a study entitled: Improv experience promotes divergent thinking, uncertainty tolerance, and affective well-being. What does that all mean? Should we all sign up for improv now?! Join Paola and Taylor as they explore, 'yes and' by 'yes and'!This study was conducted by Peter Felsman, Sanuri Gunawardena and Colleen...2020-07-2142 min
Study BuddiesOh, For The Love of Science!Taylor and Paola are your new Study Buddies, bringing you lifelong learning every Tuesday with new developments in science and psychology! Join them for this brand new podcast launching July 21st. See you then! Created by Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy and Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_paoGraphic designed by Monica Rae Summers Gonzalez @_monicarae_Composed by singer/songwriter Caught In Between @caughtinbetweenct2020-07-1302 min