Posts tagged Black Lives Matter
204 | Book Cover Judgement
204 | Book Cover Judgement

Dwight was kind of right: first impressions can be extremely important. This is a discussion about something called the “Halo Effect.” The halo effect is not in relation to the video game “Halo” but is the bias we have to automatically assume positive things about someone based on a single characteristic such as attractiveness. It can either elevate our opinion or sour it depending on the characteristic. But people are doing this to you too! We break down the how and why as well as bringing a little skepticism.

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Human Bias, How To, Social ScienceGuest UserAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, halo effect, horns effect, horns and halos, beautiful people, book cover judgement, judge a book by its cover, Kendrick Lamar, Ibram X Kendi, How to be an antiracist, first impressions, Dwight ShruteComment
203 | While We Were Sleeping
203 | While We Were Sleeping

This is a discussion as normal, but also is a story about four people who found themselves in a unique situation. In this episode, we dig into the psychology of people who, while alive, donate organs anonymously to strangers. We review how organ donation works, the advantages and disadvantages of living donors, and why people do it.

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Diagnosis, Disorders, Genetics, Philosophy, The BrainGuest UserAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, sleepwalking, balloons, Amber Ruffin, Animorphs, Black Lives Matter, Parasomnias, parasomnia, somnambulism, noctambulism, grilled cheeseComment
171 | Anti-Racism
171 | Anti-Racism

Black Lives Matter.

Jelisa Scott and Mawule Sevon discuss anti-racism and growing up with dark skin in the United States.

We were inspired by The Behavioral Observations podcast and Matt' Cicoria’s thoughtful decision to provide his podcast as a platform for black voices without him having to control the narrative. We were inspired to continue this action.

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InterviewScott Abraham MillerJelisa Scott, Mawule Sevon, Anti-racism, History, Policing, Black Lives Matter, Black, African American, AbrahamComment
168 | Syphilis Part 2
168 | Syphilis Part 2

In this second and final part, we bust a bunch of syphilis myths. Also, we talk about some behavioral health strategies to decrease the risk of catching syphilis at various levels of prevention and intervention. Oddly one of our funnier episodes.

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Diagnosis, Sex, The Brain, Myth-BustingScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Syphilis, STD, STI, Saves The Day, Sexual Behavior, Sexually Transmitted, #Pustules, open wounds, neurology, penicillin, Social Awareness, Safe Sex, TuskegeeComment
167 | Syphilis Part 1
167 | Syphilis Part 1

The illustrious history of an old friend that humanity doesn’t miss: syphilis. Origins of its global spread and the path toward its eventual treatment with penicillin will be explored. We talk mainly about the course of the disease and methods of contact and how it affects the brain. In the next episode, we will take on myths about syphilis as well as strategies to increase safe practices to prevent its spread.

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Diagnosis, Sex, The BrainScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Syphilis, STD, STI, Saves The Day, Sexual Behavior, Sexually Transmitted, #Pustules, open wounds, neurology, penicillin, Social Awareness, Safe SexComment
166 | Stockholm Syndrome
166 | Stockholm Syndrome

This episode will investigate a phenomenon that has been popular in entertainment and psychological literature for almost 50 years- Stockholm Syndrome, named after the eponymous location of a bank robbery that gave focus to this phenomenon. Do hostages, victims of abuse, and kidnapped individuals cross a threshold at some point into developing sympathy for their captors, or are they subtly forming a strategy for survival?

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Diagnosis, Myth-Busting, Psychological HistoryScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Behavioral Observations Podcast, Stockholm Syndrome, ABBA, Kidnapping, Hostages, Avoidant Behavior, Survival, Abuse, Negative ReinforcementComment
165 | Human Nature
165 | Human Nature

"Human nature" is often used as an excuse, explanation, justification, or assumption for the good and bad things that we do. Although we can make general statements about human voluntary and involuntary behavior, most of the time that people invoke this phrase, they claiming ignorance or giving up understanding. No more! it is difficult to argue that a behavior is "human nature" if not all humans do it. It's also nonsense to assume that studies of WEIRD populations reflect the majority of people. The most scientific thing we can say is that human nature is just what we do in the contexts in which we do it. It's the "what we do" part without the "why" part.

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Human Bias, PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Human Nature, Nature, Kantor, J.R. Kantor, Behaviorism, WEIRD Populations, Research, Logical Fallacy, Circular ReasoningComment
164 | Would a Head Transplant Work?
164 | Would a Head Transplant Work?

If we had to ask, then the answer is obvious. At this point, it seems unlikely. But even if we figure it out later, it may be unnecessary. A few experiments have mostly failed to demonstrate this with animals and one claimed to have succeeded with a human cadaver. By why would you want a head transplant anyway? One of our more humorous and thorough discussions IMHO.

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Myth-Busting, Animals, The BrainScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, head transplant, brain transplant, SkepticismComment
163 | Can You Feel Yourself Being Watched?
163 | Can You Feel Yourself Being Watched?

Dreams are nocturnal hallucinations we do while asleep. Why do we do it? There are some hypotheses, but how it works is more interesting. Specifically, we carry our experiences with us and they are cued by environmental stimuli. By the way, there is nothing to dream interpretation.

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Myth-Busting, Human BiasScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Perception, Stalking, Being Watched, Observed, Can you feel yourself being watched, eyes on the back of your head, sense of being watched, sclera, misconceptionComment
162 | Why Do We Dream?
162 | Why Do We Dream?

Dreams are nocturnal hallucinations we do while asleep. Why do we do it? There are some hypotheses, but how it works is more interesting. Specifically, we carry our experiences with us and they are cued by environmental stimuli. By the way, there is nothing to dream interpretation.

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Philosophy, The BrainScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Dreams, Dreaming, Perception, Stimulus Control, Dream Interpretation, PhilosophyComment
161 | Board Games
161 | Board Games

This is Abraham’s passion episode! We talk a bit about the history of tabletop games, what board games are, and why people do (or don’t) play them. Plus Abraham makes about 60 recommendations (see below). Let us be your board game bartender!

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PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Games, Board Games, Tabletop Games, Co=op games, Boardgamegeek.com, MansionsOfMadness, Chess, History, Last Person Standing, First Person Out, Group GamesComment
160 | Why Do We Kiss Each Other?
160 | Why Do We Kiss Each Other?

Ever think about how strange it is that we mash our food holes together to show affection? Why is it that we engage in this bizarre and seemingly pointless behavior? There are several theories that we review and weight the pros and cons. Like most things, this is part learned, cultural behavior, part genetic, and all fascinating.

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Sex, How To, Psychological HistoryScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Sexual Behavior, Shanebraham, Black Lives Matter, Kiss, Kissing, Lips, Mastication, Food, Culture, Love, Affection, GroomingComment
159 | Masturbation: The Original DIY
159 | Masturbation: The Original DIY

WARNING! This episode contains discussions related to sexual behavior. Although we joke about this during our discussion to keep the mood light, this is a serious scientific and professional discussion about a psychologically important topic. If you are uncomfortable with hearing sexual content, or do not want children to hear it, then do not listen. We are not marking this as explicit content because of the scientific nature of this discussion.

That being said, this is a fascinating look at the history and culture around masturbation. Furthermore, we explore some of the myths about masturbation and recent scientific literature about it. We also touch out sexual behavior of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and what to expect from children.

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Sex, Children, Disorders, Myth-BustingScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Masturbation, Solo, Sex, Sexual Behavior, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Self-gratification, Self, Marriage, Ejaculation, Orgasm, Erection, Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice SIG, SBRP-SIG, Shanebraham, Paraphilia, Black Lives Matter, DYIComment