The Psych Files - Michael Britt

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Ep 211: Is a Little Deception Okay? Paid Crowds and Native Advertising Dec 16, 2013

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We face more moral "dilemmas" in everyday life than maybe we don't realize. How do we resolve them? In this episode I discuss two interesting moral dilemmas: a) should you employ for-hire crowds of actors to attend your event in order to make it look like you're more popular than you really are? and b) should you place your advertisements on web and print pages in such a way that they don't really look like ads at all? I discuss the moral questions involved in "native advertising". You'll find some unique examples of Kohlberg's stages of moral development.

Ep 211: Is a Little Deception Okay? Paid Crowds and Native Advertising Dec 16, 2013

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We face more moral "dilemmas" in everyday life than maybe we realize. How do we resolve them? In this episode I discuss two interesting moral dilemmas: a) should you employ for-hire crowds of actors to attend your event in order to make it look like you're more popular that maybe you really are? and b) should you place your advertisements on web and print pages in such a way that they don't really look like ads at all? I discuss the moral questions involved in "native advertising".

We're all getting really good at using technology to avoid advertisements, but as we all know, "there's no such thing as a free lunch" - companies have to get you to find out about their products and hopefully buy them. But when do we step over the line? Is a little deception okay?

Brain Mnemonics video for bn2 app Nov 21, 2013

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Ep 210: How to Memorize Kolhberg's Stages of Moral Development Nov 21, 2013

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Need to memorize Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development really quickly? This is what you're looking for - a brief audio podcast in which I give you some crazy images that will stick in your mind for a really long time. You'll be surprised at how quickly you'll have the six stages memorized. Some of my listeners have actually said that the mnemonics have stuck in the stuck in their head for years! Whether you are studying for a psychology test or a nursing exam, you will find this a fun and effective way to learn. I challenge you to listen to this episode and then quiz yourself a few hours later. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Let's memorize!
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Ep 210: How to Memorize Kolhberg's Stages of Moral Development Nov 21, 2013

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Ep 209: If Freud Worked in Tech Support Nov 16, 2013

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In this actual fake recording we hear how Freud might have handled your call to an anonymous technical support service. Can you identify each of the following Freudian techniques in this episode?

Ep 209: If Freud Worked in Tech Support Nov 16, 2013

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In this actual fake recording we hear how Freud might have handled your call to an anonymous technical support service. Can you identify each of the following Freudian techniques in this episode?

Ep 208: The Elaboration Likelihood Model in Less Than 2 Minutes Nov 08, 2013

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The elaboration likelihood model is complicated name for a not too complicated idea. In this under 2 minute video I explain the key idea.

Ep 207 (audio): The Psychology of Vine Nov 02, 2013

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Would you believe there's a lot of psychology you can fit into a 6 second vine? Well there is. In this video episode I show you a few of there vines I like and which are also good (unintended) demonstrates of a variety of psychological concepts. I think you'll have fun with this one.

Ep 207 (audio): The Psychology of Vine Nov 02, 2013

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