The Psychology Undergrad Podcast
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Fight or Flight & General Adaptation Syndrome Explained
Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, & USDA Guidelines Explained
Physical Activity, Exercise, & Sleep: Fitness Components Explained
BMI & Body Composition: Health, Obesity & Metabolism Explained for Psych Students
Nature vs. Nurture Debate: Genes & Environment in Psychology
The 9 Dimensions of Wellness: Understanding Health & Behavior Change
Subjective Well-Being (SWB) Explained: The Science of Happiness & Buddhism
Self-Regulation & Conscientiousness: The Marshmallow Test & Beyond
Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love Explained: Types of Relationships
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Explained: Emotional & Mental Health
DSM-5 Personality Disorders Explained: Traits & Treatment for Undergrads
Eastern Psychology & Personality: Yoga, Buddhism, Taoism
Carl Jung's Analytic Psychology: Collective Unconscious & Personality Types
Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy: Finding Meaning in Existential Psychology
Freud, Horney & Chodorow: Psychodynamic Theories Explained
Personality Assessment: Objective, Projective, & Implicit Tests Explained
Personality Stability & Change: Principles for Lifespan Development
Big Five Personality Traits: The OCEAN Model Explained
Problem Solving: Gestalt Psychology & Well-Defined vs. Ill-Defined Problems
Language Components: Phonemes, Morphemes, & Syntax Explained
Concepts & Categories: How We Organize Knowledge
Working Memory vs. Long-Term Memory: Serial Position Curve Explained
Selective Attention: Understanding the Cocktail Party Effect & Divided Attention
Memory Biases & Schemas: Understanding Cognitive Distortions
Gestalt Principles & Bottom-Up vs Top-Down Processing: The Psychology of Perception
Working Memory Model: Baddeley & Hitch's Theory Explained
Deductive & Inductive Reasoning: Syllogisms & Logic Explained
History of Psychology & Research Methods: Wundt, Donders, and Early Cognitive Psychology
Late Adulthood Psychology: Aging Theories, Cognition & Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair
Generativity vs. Stagnation: Erikson's Midlife Crisis Stage Explained
Kübler-Ross Stages of Loss Explained: Death, Grief & Bereavement
Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage & Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority Explained
Arnett's Emerging Adulthood & Erikson's Intimacy vs. Isolation: Why Your 20s Feel So Hard
Tiny Minds, Big Milestones: Exploring Early Childhood Psychology
Little Minds, Big Leaps: Decoding Infant Development
From Cradle to Grave: The Science of You
Therapy Insights: Beyond the Couch
When Mental Illness Meets the Law: Rights & Commitment
Genes, Genes, Everywhere: How DNA Shapes Development
Teenage Brains & Behavior: What Makes Adolescents Tick?
Personality Disorders: An Undergrad Exploration
Kids in Crisis: Exploring Childhood Mental Health Challenges
When Memories Freeze: Aging Brains & Mental Health
This week on The Psychology Undergrad, we explore the unique challenges of psychological disorders in older adults. From differentiating brain disorders to understanding treatment hurdles, join us as we uncover how aging impacts mental well-being, featuring the poignant story of Brendan Shanahan's father. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Substance Use: Unpacking Alcohol, Nicotine, and Marijuana
Join us as we dive into the complex world of substance-related disorders! This episode explores the signs of alcohol abuse in students, the addictiveness of nicotine, and the intricate considerations surrounding marijuana legalization. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Peeping William & Unpacking Sexual Disorders
Join us as we dive into the complex world of sexual disorders and gender dysphoria, unpacking their contemporary views and exploring the different paraphilias. This episode, we start with a compelling case study of 'Peeping William' to kick off our discussion. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Unmasking Schizophrenia: Delusions, Paranoia, and Real-Life Stories
Join The Psychology Undergrad as we dive into understanding schizophrenia, exploring its diverse symptoms, historical context, and personal impact. What does it feel like to experience paranoia and altered perception? Tune in to learn more about this complex mental health condition. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Unpacking Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa & More
Join The Psychology Undergrad as we delve into the complex world of eating disorders. We'll explore different types, examine their origins from a biopsychosocial perspective, and discuss effective treatments including CBT. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Unpacking Stress: From IBS to PTSD & Your Body's Response
Ever wonder how stress wreaks havoc on your body? Join us as we explore stress-related disorders, from the mind-body connection in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome to the complexities of PTSD. We'll delve into how psychological and biological factors intertwine in health. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Unpacking Mood Disorders: Billy's Story & The Lows of Depression
Join The Psychology Undergrad as we delve into Chapter 8, exploring mood disorders and the case of Billy, a student grappling with Major Depressive Disorder. We'll break down the characteristics, theories, and treatments for these challenging conditions. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad
Mass Hysteria & Mysterious Illness: Unpacking Somatic & Dissociative Disorders
Ever heard of group outbreaks of unexplained physical symptoms? This week on The Psychology Undergrad, we dive into mysterious cases like the Le Roy incident as we explore Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders. Join us as we differentiate between conditions like conversion disorder, dissociative amnesia, and DID, and discuss their fascinating etiologies. #psychology #abnormalpsychology #psychologyundergrad