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Why We Do What We Do

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072 | Circular Reasoning: Redux | Why We Do What We Do 27.09.2018 24:02

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...

071 │ Tolman's Cognitive Maps: A False Sense of Direction │ Why We Do What We Do 20.09.2018 38:25

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.

070 │ Spare The Rod: Corporal Punishment │ Why We Do What We Do 14.09.2018 56:19

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.

069 │ Thorndike’s Cat in a Box: The Learning Curve? │ Why We Do What We Do 07.09.2018 32:06

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.

068 │ Phenomenology is a Phunny Word │ Why We Do What We Do 29.08.2018 58:28

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.

067 │ A Hierarchy of Needs Part 2│ Why We Do What We Do 23.08.2018 1:04:31

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.

066 │ A Hierarchy of Needs Part 1│ Why We Do What We Do 16.08.2018 52:51

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,...

065 │ The Whole Story of Little Albert│ Why We Do What We Do 08.08.2018 41:13

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.

064 │ Hypnosis│ Why We Do What We Do 01.08.2018 37:40

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.

063 │ Intelligence - Part 3 │ Why We Do What We Do 25.07.2018 54:17

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.

062 │ Intelligence - Part 2 │ Why We Do What We Do 19.07.2018 42:11

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.

061 │ Intelligence - Part 1 │ Why We Do What We Do 11.07.2018 38:14

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.

060 │ What's Your Brain Say? PET & CT Scans │ Why We Do What We Do 04.07.2018 45:25

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.

059 │ Animal Assisted Therapy │ Why We Do What We Do 28.06.2018 1:04:41

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.

058 │ Earning Instructional Control w/ Dr. Megan Miller │ Why We Do What We Do 20.06.2018 1:08:26

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.

057 │ Understanding Hoarding │ Why We Do What We Do 13.06.2018 1:08:26

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.

056 │ Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) w/ Dr. George Sugai │ Why We Do What We Do 06.06.2018 1:13:36

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, thr...

055 │ Organizational Psychology │ Why We Do What We Do 31.05.2018 1:03:21

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.

054 │ Supervision (W/ Dr. Tyra Sellers) │ Why We Do What We Do 23.05.2018 1:03:09

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.

053 │ One Year of WWDWWD! │ Why We Do What We Do 17.05.2018 47:06

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.

052 │ Muscle Memory │ Why We Do What We Do 09.05.2018 37:37

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 #wwdwwdpodcast...

051 │ Anchoring with Austin Harris │ Why We Do What We Do 02.05.2018 15:31

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 commen...

050 │ Do We Have Free Will? │ Why We Do What We Do 25.04.2018 42:51

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.

049 │ Sensory Deprivation Tanks │ Why We Do What We Do 18.04.2018 51:16

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.

048 │ Implicit Association Tests│ Why We Do What We Do 12.04.2018 50:24

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.