Why We Do What We Do

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111 | Too Many Choices! Option Paralysis | Why We Do What We Do Jul 03, 2019

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Sometimes we find ourselves faced with so many options that we choose to do nothing at all. What is with going on with that? Shane and Abraham discuss the theories regarding why we freeze in the face of overwhelming options and some strategies to overcome feeling paralyzed by choosing. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

110 | Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders | Why We Do What We Do Jun 26, 2019

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One of the most controversial and interesting topics in psychology is understanding how we diagnose mental health disorders. Shane and Abraham explain the history of diagnosis, list some of the diagnostic systems around the world, and some of the major criticisms of these systems. Learn something new about how we diagnose mental health issues. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

109 | The Downfall of Mental Hospitals | Why We Do What We Do Jun 19, 2019

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The setting: terrible hospital conditions and a poor understanding of mental health disorders. The solution: move patients out of the hospitals and into the... jail? Street? A bus to another state? Yep. Learn all about the process of deinstitutionalizing mental hospitals in the mid-20th century. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

108 | How to Study | Why We Do What We Do Jun 12, 2019

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Cramming for a test? Find yourself struggling to remember things that you just ready when studying for class? Just interested in getting better at a particular skill? Don't care? Then this episode is for you! Shane and Abraham (Shanebraham) discuss some of the recommended study methods, how they might work, and what the research says. Even if you don't need to learn to study, there's something to learn in this discussion about memory and developing habits. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

107 | Child Development Part 2: Birth Through the First Two Years | Why We Do What We Do Jun 05, 2019

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Returning for a second discussion of the initial stages of human development, RyanO and Abraham discuss the various birthing processes. In addition, we talk about some of the basic developmental milestones of the first two years of life and raise some awareness around important issues affecting the health and well-being of infants. Do you know how to test that a baby has expected functionality immediately after birth? We will explain that too! Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

106 | Child Development Part 1: Pregnancy | Why We Do What We Do May 29, 2019

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Learn about the fascinating journey we take through pregnancy and why it’s amazing that we have been successful as a species. Furthermore, we discuss how learning begins while we are developing in the womb.

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105 | What's Going On With Weighted Vests? | Why We Do What We Do May 22, 2019

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Check out the most recent discussion from Shane and Abraham on what could be classified as another pseudoscience entry. Look into our notes and do some of your own research to learn more about weighted vests for children with autism and how they (don’t) work.

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104 | Why We Do What We Do Turns 2! | Why We Do What We Do May 15, 2019

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Hey, we are pretty excited that we have been able to be sharing our podcast with you for two years! In this episode, we discuss where we’ve been and what we have planned for the next year. We are excited to announce some new things, and we’ll recall some of the bright spots of the last two years. Here’s to another year.

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103 | Bullying in Schools with Dr. Scott Ross and Brooke Wagner | Why We Do What We Do May 08, 2019

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Bullying is an interesting problem in schools. What is it? Is it over-recognized or under-recognized? What works in reducing bullying? This week we are joined by Dr. Scott Ross, the director of the Office of Learning Supports at the Colorado Department of Education, and Brooke Wagner, the PBIS regional implementation coach in Reno, Nevada, who talk about what bullying is, how historical treatments of bullying have been problematic, and how to manage bullying behavior in schools. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

102 | Did Behaviorism Kill Research on Emotions? | Why We Do What We Do May 01, 2019

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Author Frans De Waal claimed on national radio that behaviorism killed research on emotions for most of the 20th century. What a remarkable achievement! Abraham and Shane dig into just what those behaviorists did this time and how they managed to annihilate emotion research... or not. Join us as we uncover the truth behind these incredible claims. Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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