The Psych Files - Michael Britt

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Episode 36: The Myth of the Kitty Genovese Story Nov 25, 2007

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Have you heard the story about how young Kitty Genovese was repeatedly attacked one night in New York City over a period of a half and hour while 38 people watched from their windows and did nothing?... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 35 (video): The Psychology of Extreme Sports Nov 14, 2007

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Time for a little fun. I know you've asked yourself this question: why do people engage in those dangerous sports like hangliding, bungee jumping and rock climbing? Would you believe it might have... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 34: Timeout Revisited - Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 2 Nov 04, 2007

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Here's the second part of my episode on alternatives to timeout. In this part of the interview, Dr. Ablon discusses Plan B in more detail. How do you work with your child to come up with solutions... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 33: Timeout Revisited - Dealing with Challenging Kids Part 1 Oct 28, 2007

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In part of 1 of this interview Dr. J. Stuart Ablon we talk those children for whom timeout sometimes does not work. What's your alternative then? Listen in and learn about the Collaborative Problem... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 32: Midterms, Mnemonics and Two Keys to Learning Oct 14, 2007

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To learn or not to learn that is the question this week on The Psych Files. Come with me as I explore mnemonic techniques, learn to memorize Hamlet's famous speech, and learn 2 keys to true, lasting... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Psych Majors: Check Out "The Mappr"! Oct 11, 2007

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Psych majors: getting ready for mid-term exams? Let me know what you think of a new tool I built which I call the "MAPPR". That stands for "Make A Personal Psych Review" (best name I could come up... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Virgin Mary on a Lemon Slice? I got ya beat. Sep 25, 2007

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Perhaps you've heard about the Texas police officer who saw the face of the Virgin Mary in a lemon slice. If you haven't heard about the story or seen the pictures, click here to learn more. I've... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 30: Equine Assisted Therapy Sep 23, 2007

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If you think that therapy with horses is just another form of "pet therapy" well…so did I…at first. But Equine Assisted therapy is something different. Learn more about this unique form of therapy... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 29: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic vs. the Motivation To Learn Sep 16, 2007

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You’ve probably heard about the battle between intrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Well, here’s a new competitor to think about: the concept of the Motivation to Learn. What does this idea have to... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Episode 28: Is Time Out Really Effective? Sep 05, 2007

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Everybody advocates the use of time out over forms of punishments like spankings, but how exactly do you administer time out in a way that is effective? Could we be doing it all wrong? Is time out... Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

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