Why We Do What We Do

By Abraham

We explain popular and weird, little-known ideas in psychology. Whether you are a little curious about psychology, or a student, or even a professional, we have something for everyone.

Become a... more

4.6

8181 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Why We Do What We Do:

How many episodes does Why We Do What We Do have?

The podcast currently has 542 episodes available.

Why We Do What We Do episodes:

April 24, 2019 101 | Multi-Tasking is Hard | Why We Do What We Do
How well can humans multi-task? A lot less than we'd like to believe. Shane and Abraham describe what is really going on when we try and multi-task, why we are so bad at it, and how you can get better at it!

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
50min
April 19, 2019 100 | Fad Treatments for Autism | Why We Do What We Do
This week Shane, RyanO and Abraham welcome on the ABA Inside Track crew for our 100th episode covering some of the weirdest, ineffective, and potentially harmful treatments for autism out there.

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
55min
April 10, 2019 099 | How We Know What We Know | Why We Do What We Do
This week Shane, RyanO and Abraham tackle Epistemology - or the study of how we know what we know!

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
51min
April 05, 2019 098 | Homeopathy Treatment for Mental Health | Why We Do What We Do
Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
1h 3min
March 29, 2019 097 | I'm So Sorry! Why We Apologize | Why We Do What We Do
Apologizing is an interesting thing that we do. What do we get out of apologizing? What do we get out receiving them? Abraham and Shane discuss how and why we apologize, the idea of schadenfreude (happiness from the misfortune of others), contrition and penitence. We also spout our own opinions and stories about apologizing. Listen in and learn about this interesting habit we have.

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
1h 11min
March 20, 2019 096 | The Mozart Effect | Why We Do What We Do
This week Abraham and RyanO talk about the Mozart effect, which suggests that "listening to Mozart (and some other iterations!) makes you smarter." Listen and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
36min
March 15, 2019 095 | How Alcohol Makes Us Feel Drunk | Why We Do What We Do
Every wonder why and how alcohol makes us feel drunk? Ryan and Abraham explain what is in alcohol and how it interacts with our brain to cause us to feel intoxicated. We also bust some myths about alcohol and share some interesting factoids. Listen and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
51min
March 07, 2019 094 | False Confessions | Why We Do What We Do
Shane and Abraham tackle the how and why of false confessions. Why do people "confess" to crimes they didn't commit? To what extent do law enforcement officers encourage these false confessions? Listen in and learn about this fascinating twist in law enforcement.

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
50min
March 01, 2019 093 | Animal Aggression Part 2 With Hannah Branigan & Ryan Cartlidge | Why We Do What We Do
This episode we continue our fascinating discussion with Hannah Branigan of the "Drinking from the Toilet" podcast, and Ryan Cartlidge of the "Animal Training Academy" regarding animals aggression. In addition, we bring up the important topic of replacement behaviors and some training tips. Listen in and contact us with your own experiences with animal behavior!

https://wonderpupstraining.com/dog-training-podcast/
https://www.animaltrainingacademy.com/series/training-tidbits/

Remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
57min
February 25, 2019 BONUS | Join the Team! | Why We Do What We Do
We’re looking for some assistance on the podcast. If you think you fit what we’re looking for, then send us an email!

Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodca

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
...more
7min

FAQs about Why We Do What We Do:

How many episodes does Why We Do What We Do have?

The podcast currently has 542 episodes available.

More shows like Why We Do What We Do

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

38,689 Listeners

Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

Hidden Brain

43,483 Listeners

10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

10% Happier with Dan Harris

12,513 Listeners

ABA Inside Track by ABA Inside Track

ABA Inside Track

624 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

111,864 Listeners

The Jordan Harbinger Show by Jordan Harbinger

The Jordan Harbinger Show

12,010 Listeners

Throughline by NPR

Throughline

16,043 Listeners

Life Kit by NPR

Life Kit

4,302 Listeners

Behavior Bitches by Study Notes ABA, LLC

Behavior Bitches

1,307 Listeners

Consider This from NPR by NPR

Consider This from NPR

6,066 Listeners

Decoding the Gurus by Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

Decoding the Gurus

944 Listeners

The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

The Ezra Klein Show

15,237 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

20,541 Listeners

What Now? with Trevor Noah by Trevor Noah

What Now? with Trevor Noah

4,094 Listeners

Good Hang with Amy Poehler by The Ringer

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

7,419 Listeners