Psych Segments

Psych Segments

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Psych Segments episodes

  • Freud's Divisions of the Mind
    If you want to understand how Freud viewed personality, you can look to the iceberg. Or, you can listen to this episode, which will review the 3 divisions of the mind (Id, Superego and Ego) and how it affects our personality traits. And if you have ever wondered why and epic battle of guilt vs. desire plays out whenever you see something delicious, here is your answer.
    9 min
  • Intelligence Basics
    You get a good grade on your math test, and your mom tells you that it must mean you are really intelligent. She is right…right?? Well, not exactly. This episode discusses what intelligence is (and what it isn’t) along with a quick review of some of the most prominent theories of intelligence. But no matter what, you should still agree with your mom no matter what.
    10 min
  • Long Term Memory
    So you can text without looking (yes, your professor sees you doing this during class) but you can’t label a blank keyboard to save your life…Is it because you don’t remember? To better understand how long term memory works, we need to clarify the different types. Exploring the difference between procedural and declarative memories is the first step.
    8 min
  • Get Motivated
    Motivation is important – and it isn’t just about the proverbial “carrot on a stick” idea. Whether it is the energy it takes to get to class in the morning or the drive we have to finish a major project, motivation is what pushes us to behave in certain ways. Right now, you might be motivated to listen to your newest playlist on iTunes, but if you are in a General Psychology course, you should probably listen to this episode instead.
    8 min
  • There's No "T" in DSM
    Looking for an entertaining book to read while relaxing by the pool? The DSM probably isn’t a good choice. But, it is the most important written tool used to diagnose disorders in mental health. It provides a universal language and symptom criteria for every condition in abnormal psychology. And while that may not sound thrilling, you will most likely need to know about it for your next psych test.
    7 min
  • Operant Consequences

    Have you ever had someone say to you, “if you do that, there’ll be consequences?” Well, they were right. In fact, every voluntary behavior we choose is going to have some sort of consequence. In Operant Conditioning, the types of consequences that occur are explained as the reasons our future behavior may change (or not.) And trust me, if you listen to this episode, there will be consequences…and most likely, it will be a better grade on your next psych exam.

    11 min
  • Freudian Dreams

    One night, you had a dream about a tunnel and a dog and other weird stuff, and now you want to know what it all means? This review of Freud’s Theory of Dreams can help you gain some insight. And while it may not be the most evidence-based theory, it is still pretty cool…and it will probably be on your upcoming psych exam.

    7 min

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Welcome to Psych Segments - all kinds of psychology knowledge in tiny segments. It’s like having a general psychology course in podcast form. Hosted by your personal psychology professor and made for…