The Psych Files - Michael Britt

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Episode 137: Objectivity and the Scientific Impotence Excuse Dec 13, 2010

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Can science study love? Are we able to scientifically determine what romance is all about? There seem to be times, particularly when people hold strong beliefs, that we just don't want to hear what scientists have to say. We talk a lot these days about the importance of objectivity, but are people - even scientists - capable of being objective? In this episode I'll talk about the scientific impotence excuse. Another interesting cognitive bias we seem to carry around with us.

Episode 137: Objectivity and the Scientific Impotence Excuse Dec 13, 2010

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Walter Cronkite: The Man With America's Trust

Episode 136: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 2) Nov 28, 2010

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In part 2 of my interview with Adele Faber, co-author along with Elaine Mazlish of "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" we talk about what do do when you've got nothing left emotionally to give to your children, how to handle foul language, how to problem solve with your children, and being authentic with your children about own feelings. Finally, Adele gives her opinion on whether or not we need to be tougher with our children.

Episode 136: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 2) Nov 28, 2010

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Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Episode 135: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 1) Nov 19, 2010

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Are you familiar with Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's classic book "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk"? You should be. It's not just for parents. The ideas in this book and in their other books should be required reading for all of us, but especially for parents, therapists and anyone interested in what we can do to better communicate with each other. I think you will be as charmed as I was listening to Adele and I encourage you to listen to part 2 of this interview (to be released in about a week).

Episode 135: Adele Faber Interview on Parenting (Part 1) Nov 19, 2010

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The Faber Mazlish Website

Parent Wonder - good site with a summary of Faber/Mazlish ideas

Episode 134: Hypnosis - Myth and Reality Nov 02, 2010

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What do you think of hypnosis? might you be surprised to hear that it has been accepted by the American Psychological Association? Hypnosis has a fascinating and controversial history but today it deserves some respect. Still, it's not a cure-all. Take a trip with me through the history of this fascinating topic on The Psych Files.

Episode 134: Hypnosis - Myth and Reality Nov 02, 2010

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Episode 133: Replace Your Doctor With a Robot? Oct 22, 2010

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Are you embarrassed to take your clothes off in front of your doctor? Most of us are. Well, what if your doctor was a robot? Would this make it easier or harder to remove your clothes? Before you answer - would it matter if the robot looked like a real person or if it looked like R2-D2? That's the question we examine this week on The Psych Files.

Episode 133: Replace Your Doctor With a Robot? Oct 22, 2010

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The influence of robot anthropomorphism on the feelings of embarrassment when interacting with robots

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