Why We Do What We Do

In this episode, Miranda leads something a little different from the Why We Do What We Do Crew and talks about our tendency to rely too heavily on an initial information offered (known as the "anchor") when making decisions. Economist Austin Harris stops in, and RYANO drops by too! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comme...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the age-old question: Do You Have Free Will? 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...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about what's going on when you deprive your senses in those salty dark deprivation tanks that seem to be kind of everywhere!  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...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about implicit association tests. What's the science say? Because these things are being used a lot more than you would think! 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...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO tackle a listener-submitted request - Ethics! Whew, this is going to be a fun 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/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/sup...

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on Why We Do What We Do Podcast belong solely to the individual guests, co-hosts, and creators of the podcast, and not their employer, organization, committee or other group or individual with whom that they are affiliated. In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the psychology behind leadership with Dr. Joe Dagen!  Listen in, and remember that you...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO can't remember what was scheduled... 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/wwdw...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about Animal Research! We went to social media to ask what you were interested, and whoa! So many good questions and requests! This is the first attempt at this 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 suppo...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about perspective taking - the act of perceiving a situation or event from an alternative point of view. Check out our take! (of course in the nice and consumable listening format sort of way) ;)  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 #...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk with Dr. Len Green about impulsive behavior and get into an easy-to-understand discussion about behavioral economics!  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, Abraham and RYANO talk about what we mean when we say "data." You can love it, you can hate it, but you can't ignore it unless you first understand it. Let us know if it's in line with what you think, or if you have found something that is more compelling! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com , through the comments below...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the well-known bystander effect, including classic examples, and of course their thoughts and some of the research (or lack thereof?)! 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. Listen in, and remember that you can reach...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about how understanding Why We Do What We Do can put you in a really tough place. 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/s...

In this episode, Miranda, Abraham and RYANO welcome Dr. Johnathan Tarbox onto the show to talk about the tendency to worship the mind and ways to work around the barriers that it can create.  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 pod...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about Dogmatism, or "the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others." 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: h...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the Sunk Cost Effect. Is it a REAL thing? Where are the boundaries if so? 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/sup...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about personality! 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/wwdwwdpodcast

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about projective tests! We're sure you've seen them in pop culture, or perhaps in a psychological setting. There are a lot out there, but we stick closely to the most famous: The Rorschach Ink Blot 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...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO welcome Dr. Steven C. Hayes onto the show to talk about Grit! This is the longest, and likely the most jam-packed episode for anyone looking to get a grasp of what grit entails, ways of overcoming hurdles in life, and tips, experiences and effective practices for living a meaningful life.  Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at...

talk about case studies! Are they useful ideas? Is what is true for one of us a glimpse for all of us? Dive in to learn about the keys to understanding case studies!   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.spreak...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about why you are who you are (the self!).  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.patr...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about anger management. Strategies, tips, questions 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 #wwdwwdpodcast. Shout out to Miranda Marie Drake for hooking us up with this awesome edit! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the polygraph (lie detector) test. Is it useful? Is it accurate? Are there alternatives? Does it do harm? All these questions 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 #wwdwwdpodcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about consciousness, presenting arguments for and against it in their ever so consumable fashion!  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...

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk speculate as to why children are "poorly behaved" in their typical "consumable psychology" style. 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...