Podcast Episodes

Choosing foods wisely

Episode 4

Some foods marketed as healthy may instead sabotage our diets. Consumer psychologist Lara Spiteri-Cornish, PhD, studies how companies market foods to…

12 years, 8 months ago

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Getting into a terrorist’s mind

Episode 3

Figuring out what makes a terrorist tick is not easy, but law enforcement and counterterrorism officials have been turning to psychologists to try to…

12 years, 9 months ago

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The good and bad of peer pressure

Episode 2

When a school year begins, students are dealing with new classes, sports and other school-related activities. Most students will also face the challe…

12 years, 10 months ago

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Teaching social skills to autistic teens

Episode 1

Going back to school and making friends is a challenge, especially for students with autism spectrum disorder. Psychologist Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD,…

12 years, 11 months ago

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