The Psychology Minute

This episode focuses on the cognitive ability of persons with musical experience over a lifetime. It's time to pick up that instrument and get learning and playing.

Is it possible to predict driving safety in older adults? Simple tests may give a clue. That's the focus of this Psychology Minute.

There are a myriad of psychological illusions. In this episode we discover the Rubber Hand illusion and the positive consequences of the original study and follow-up psychological research.

How do field workers (like the Red Cross) try to help people to cope with traumatic events, crises or disasters? Many use Psychological First Aid of PFA. Here is a overview of PFA .....in one minute.

This episode explores the myriad of emotions people have for and after the holidays.

This episode examines the relationship between people and trees and how it relates to mental health. 

This episode looks at the psychological, economic and health differences and effects  between living single or with a partner.

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? If so, you have had an ear worm. What are they and how to get rid of them, on this Psychology Minute.

Is daydreaming or "zoning out" harmful? Let's have a look at the.....hmmmmm....wait, I was daydreaming. Let's look at the value of daydreaming.

Many athletes believe ritualistic behavior gives them confidence that they will be successful playing their sport. But is this true? Find out in this episode of The Psychology Minute.

Is gift giving pretty straight forward? Maybe, but there are psychological dimensions of gift giving that are interesting to explore. That's what we will do in this Psychology Minute.

Crossing streets can be a risky business. This episode examines the behavior of people when crossing the street.

In this episode we look at the mental health status in America. Many studies that formed the basis of this episode highlight the states with the most and fewest mental health problems and services. 

Do acts of kindness benefit us psychologically? In this episode we'll explore the effects of kindness on our psychological and physical health. 

Examining bumps on your head to determine your brain function was called phrenology and was an early 1800's psychological assessment. In this episode we'll see what modern technology has to say about phrenology.

When you experience art what do you really see? Perhaps you see a bit of yourself. Psychology and art intersect in this episode.

This episode explores the health and psychological value of friendships and the costs of social isolation.

How do psychological and health factors affect the effectiveness of vaccines? That's our focus on today's Psychology Minute.

Can keeping secrets harm us? How do I cope with kept secrets? That's our focus on today's Psychology Minute