Why We Do What We Do

On this week’s episode Miranda and Abraham the electroencephalogram (EEG). What does it do? What is it for? Are the robots coming for us? Listen in and find out! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

Ringing in the ears? Trouble understanding speech? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane team up to wrap up our discussion about hearing with an emphasis on understanding what is known about diagnosis, treatment, and biology of tinnitus and auditory processing disorder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast...

How is hearing loss tested for and treated? Abraham, Shane, and RyanO return to discuss treatments for hearing loss and some other topical and controversial topics with special guest audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

How do we hear? How does our hearing affect our perception of the world? Listen in as Abraham, RyanO, and Shane interview special guests audiologists Dr. Cathy Vance and Dr. Brandi Greenhouse to learn about everything from how we hear movies, to how we listen to music, to why we have ear wax. Check in next time for the next part of this discussion! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

Revisit this oldie by goodie. We have employed discussions of circular reasoning frequently, so listen in for a refresher on this logical fallacy. Abraham and RYANO jump into the world of logical fallacies. Particularly, circular reasoning. We all fall to its peril from time-to-time. Listen in for how to spot it, examples, and why it can cause a little trouble in reasoning and understanding why it...

What are Cognitive Maps? Miranda and Abraham review Tolman’s experiment and discuss some possible explanations for the phenomenon of latent learning. Are rewards essential to learn? Listen in and find out! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a suppor...

Does physical punishment improve bad behavior? Miranda and Abraham explore the history and recent research of corporal punishment. Conclusion? Listen in to find out! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

Abraham and Miranda talk about the learning curve! Is it real? Where does it break down?  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast: w...

This week Miranda and Abraham talk about how funny of a word Phenomenology is... well, that and what it's all about! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at  info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/suppo...

Abraham and Shane elaborate on some of the criticisms and concerns regarding Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. From a critical discussion to a review of research, part 2 explores the background of this landmark hypothesis.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

Abraham and Shane team up to tackle the technical details of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. From a historical overview to a critical analysis, part 1 explores the background of this landmark hypothesis. Check out next week's episode for specific criticisms and research using Maslow's hierarchy. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com...

Miranda and Abraham describe the "Little Albert" experiment in detail. This goes over how the experiment was carried out and the latest information on what happened to Little Albert after he left the experiment. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast. Become a s...

In this episode, Miranda, Shane, and Abraham discuss hypnosis. What are some potential explanations for this phenomenon? Is it just a party trick or a viable therapeutic intervention?  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Abraham and Miranda explore the history of the IQ test. Tune in to hear about the evolution and application of this ubiquitous measure over the past 150 years. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology behind intelligence and IQ. It's the second of a three part series on this controversial topic! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology behind intelligence and IQ. It's the first of a three part series on this controversial topic! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology behind PET scans and CT scans - asking questions like, can you REALLY diagnose from these medical processes?   Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

In this episode, Miranda and Abraham dive into the psychology about animal assisted therapy in the typical, easily consumable way! Don't wanna miss this one!  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO sit down with Dr. Megan Miller to talk about positive strategies for parenting, teaching, and just about any other instructional setting you may think of! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podc...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO try to understand why some of us hoard things. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast: www.patre...

In this episode, Shane and RYANO talk about psychology in the workplace.welcome on Dr. George Sugai to talk about Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports.  "The broad purpose of PBIS is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies." - https://www.pbis.org/ Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , th...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about psychology in the workplace. Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support . Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/w...

In this episode, Miranda, Shane and RYANO talk about the difference between management and supervision with Dr. Tyra Sellers.  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--341...

In this episode, we celebrate our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. WOO!!! Abraham, Miranda, Shane and RYANO reflect on the last year, answer some questions, and talk about what’s in store for season two! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast. Become a supporter of this podc...

In this episode, we celebrate our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. WOO!!! Abraham and RYANO also discuss the topic of muscle memory. What is it? Is it a "real" thing? Can you leverage it to be better at certain things? All this and more! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcas...