The Psych Files - Michael Britt

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Ep 162: How to Spend Your Money and Truly Make Yourself Happy Oct 11, 2011

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In episode 160 I discussed the first 2 ideas on how to spend your money wisely. In this episode I'll talk about 4 more great ideas on how to get the most from your money and 2 things you have to be careful about. Get the latest findings from positive psychologists on this episode of The Psych Files.

EP 161: Self Help You Can Believe In: Interview with Dr. Tim Wilson, Author of Redirect Oct 03, 2011

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Looking for a self-help book with some meat? One that won't insult your intelligence with flowery words and hyped up promises and pseudoscience? Take a look at the book Redirect by psychologist and author Tim Wilson. Redirect will give you a lot to think about and some new insights into human nature.

EP 161: Self Help You Can Believe In: Interview with Dr. Tim Wilson, Author of Redirect Oct 03, 2011

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Ep 160: How to Spend Your Money and Truly Make Yourself Happy Sep 19, 2011

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Why aren't rich people happier than those of us with less money? We think that money will bring happiness, but research in the area of positive psychology has consistently found that having more money does NOT make us happier. Find out how to spend your money the right way.

EP 159 Psych Files Brief #3: Evidence in Favor of Affirmations? The Licensing Effect and the Power of Gossip Sep 06, 2011

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What's Wrong With a Little Gossip?

While some research points out that gossipers are in general disliked, there is an upside: sharing negative gossip can actually help two people like each other better. In this episode we'll find out the benefits of sharing a tasty piece of negative gossip.

The Licensing Effect

If you take supplements you need to hear this news about how you might be using your taking of the supplements to "license" other activities that aren't so good for your health.

Evidence in Favor of Affirmations?

In a previous episode on self affirmations I presented some strongly negative evidence. However, in this study there might be a role for affirmations - especially in helping people with social anxiety to feel a bit more confident.

EP 159 Psych Files Brief #3: Evidence in Favor of Affirmations? The Licensing Effect and the Power of Gossip Sep 06, 2011

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What's Wrong With a Little Gossip?While some research points out that gossipers are in general disliked, there is an upside: sharing negative gossip can actually help two people like each other better. In this episode we'll find out the benefits of sharing a tasty piece of negative gossip.The Licensing EffectIf you take supplements you need to hear this news about how you might be using your taking of the supplements to "license" other activities that aren't so good for your health.Evidence in Favor of Affirmations?In a previous episode on self affirmations I presented some strongly negative evidence. However, in this study there might be a role for affirmations - especially in helping people with social anxiety to feel a bit more confident.

Ep 158: Tired of Low Grades? 5 Ways to Raise Your Test Scores (and 1 Warning!) Aug 19, 2011

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But I studied!! Don't be frustrated with low grades. If you study RIGHT you will get good grades. What does that mean to study right? I've got 5 techniques that will help you get better grades and one very important warning about something you may be doing that you have to stop! Find out how to study right in this episode of The Psych Files.

Ep 158: Tired of Low Grades? 5 Ways to Raise Your Test Scores (and 1 Warning!) Aug 19, 2011

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But I studied!! Don't be frustrated with low grades. If you study RIGHT you will get good grades. What what does that mean to study right? I've got 5 techniques that will help you get better grades and one very important warning about something you may be doing that you have to stop! Find out how to study right in this episode of The Psych Files.

Ep 157: Do Pets and Religion Make You Happier? Aug 10, 2011

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You hear a lot these days about how pets make us happy. This is called the "pet effect". But is it so? The answer appears to be a qualified yes. But in what ways do pets make us happy? How strong is their effect on our lives? Also, how about religion? We also hear that religious people are happier, but is this true everywhere in the US or everywhere in the world? Why does religion make us happy and in what societies are people likely to benefit from this "religion effect"? Finally, some helpful advice on getting into grad school.

Ep 157: Do Pets and Religion Make You Happier? Aug 10, 2011

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