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Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science
By Maryland PSYCTerpsScience
Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science episodes
- Deep Dive: Financial Stress is about more than money.
Feeling stressed about your finances and thinking that a raise would fix the problem? Yes income matters, but that's just part of the story. Dr. Cassandra Phetmisy breaks down the data from her meta-analysis on financial stress, income, job satisfaction, and workplace behaviors.
23 min - Deep Dive: What's missing from neuroscience research?
In this episode we chat with Dr. Arianna Gard about her recent work documenting what's reported and what's NOT reported in neuroscience research projects. So what's missing? Turns out, a lot! Tune in to find out more.
If you're interested in reading the full report, the full report is freely available on bioRxiv: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.28.615619.
21 min - How one psychologist is bringing her work on substance use to rural Maryland
Dr. Jessica Magidson shares her work on substance use disorder and what she's doing to increase access to mental health and substance use treatment resources for rural Marylander's.
16 min - The Shady Side of Sleepless Nights
Why is sleep important? How does sleep affect cognition? And, are tired people really less attractive? Tune in to hear Dr. David Yager discuss the neuroscience of sleep, its impact on everyday functioning, and "microsleeps".
9 min - Getting to know ... Dr. Abigail Nicolas
In this episode, we hear about co-host Abigail Nicolas' journey into psychology and her interests outside the classroom.
15 min - How can tech be used to meet mental health needs?
Technology is everywhere, but how can it be leveraged to help deliver mental health services to those in need? In today's episode, Dr. Henry Willis discusses his efforts to advance real-world solutions to addressing the mental health crisis.
7 min - Is social media good or bad for mental health?
Today, Dr. Henry Willis breaks down the literature on the role of social media in youth mental health. Is social media all bad, or are there potential benefits for particular communities? Tune in and find out more!
9 min - Getting to know ... Dr. Henry Willis
Take a moment to learn about Dr. Henry Willis, a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland. Who is this "Dr. Henry" and how did he end up in a career in Psychology?
8 min - Does cognitive training improve everyday functioning?
Can you improve your working memory through "brain training"? Dr. Michael Dougherty shares his research on working memory training and his views on the broader scientific literature on this topic.
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About Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science
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Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science is a podcast from the University of Maryland’s Psychology Department that makes psychological research accessible and relevant. Each episode breaks down current studies, explores key psychological topics, and introduces the people behind the science. Episodes range from deep dives into specific studies and research methods to stories about researchers’ career paths, all designed to make complex psychological science clear, engaging, and relevant to listeners outside academia.
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