Why Do We Do That?

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. James Kaufman about how there's not just one way to be creative, how to maximize creativity in a group setting, what mental processes and traits contribute to someone being creative, whether or not mental illness increases creativity, and how to increase YOUR ability to be more creative. For more on James, follow him on Twitter or chec...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Gregory Gorelik about sexual selection and how it influences gender differences in humans, why dominance is an important trait within males, how today's environment differs from that of our ancestors, and the evolutionary origins of BDSM. For more on Greg, visit his website or his author page at Quillette . Why Do We Do That? is a psyc...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Casey Casperson about how the principles of improv can be applied to real life, including how to be more accepting of others, the freeing nature of expressing emotions effectively, and the importance of listening & being open to new ideas. For more on Casey, visit his website or Sick Puppies Comedy .  Why Do We Do That? is a psychology...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Justin Puder about the top mental health issues encountered in college students, the challenges of dealing with new life transitions and how to overcome them, how social media can impact mental health, and how mindfulness can help you combat stress and live a happier life. For more on Justin, follow him on Instagram or @amoderntherapis...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Ryne Sherman about why individuals typically chosen for leadership positions may not be the best fit for the job, what traits make for an effective leader, whether or not leaders need to be nice in order to be effective, and what behaviors are sure to undermine trust in leadership. For more on Ryne, visit https://www.thescienceofperson...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about how to identify narcissists, how narcissistic behavior might develop, why narcissists can be so frustrating to deal with, and what you can do to address narcissists in your life. For more on Dr. Ramani, visit http://doctor-ramani.com Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Christopher Hafen about adolescent social development. They discuss the essential social developments that occur during adolescence, the downsides associated with the shift to online social interaction, the dangers of not learning how to cope with social rejection, the importance of friendships, and how parents & schools can facili...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Bell Cooper about measuring personality. They discuss the popular approaches to measuring personality, take a deep dive into the Big Five personality traits, address how situations may interact with personality traits to predict behavior, and review the latest methods for measuring personality, including the use of real time behavioral...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Todd Shackelford about evolutionary psychology. They discuss the principles of evolutionary psychological research, how culture interacts with evolutionary psychology, mate preferences & attractiveness, and intimate partner violence.  Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives...