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.

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Why We Do What We Do episodes:

May 17, 2018 053 │ One Year of WWDWWD! │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, we celebrate our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. WOO!!! Abraham, Miranda, Shane and RYANO reflect on the last year, answer some questions, and talk about what’s in store for season two!

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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48min
May 09, 2018 052 │ Muscle Memory │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, we celebrate our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. WOO!!! Abraham and RYANO also discuss the topic of muscle memory. What is it? Is it a "real" thing? Can you leverage it to be better at certain things? All this and more!

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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38min
May 02, 2018 051 │ Anchoring with Austin Harris │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Miranda leads something a little different from the Why We Do What We Do Crew and talks about our tendency to rely too heavily on an initial information offered (known as the "anchor") when making decisions. Economist Austin Harris stops in, and RYANO drops by too!

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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16min
April 25, 2018 050 │ Do We Have Free Will? │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the age-old question: Do You Have Free Will?

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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43min
April 18, 2018 049 │ Sensory Deprivation Tanks │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about what's going on when you deprive your senses in those salty dark deprivation tanks that seem to be kind of everywhere!

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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52min
April 12, 2018 048 │ Implicit Association Tests│ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about implicit association tests. What's the science say? Because these things are being used a lot more than you would think!
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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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51min
April 04, 2018 047 │ What Are Ethics? │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Abraham and RYANO tackle a listener-submitted request - Ethics! Whew, this is going to be a fun one!

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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56min
March 28, 2018 046 │ Leadership with Dr. Joe Dagen │ Why We Do What We Do
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on Why We Do What We Do Podcast belong solely to the individual guests, co-hosts, and creators of the podcast, and not their employer, organization, committee or other group or individual with whom that they are affiliated.

In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about the psychology behind leadership with Dr. Joe Dagen!

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March 22, 2018 045 │ Why We Don't Remember │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Abraham and RYANO can't remember what was scheduled...

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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45min
March 15, 2018 044 │ What We Can Learn From Animal Research │ Why We Do What We Do
In this episode, Abraham and RYANO talk about Animal Research! We went to social media to ask what you were interested, and whoa! So many good questions and requests! This is the first attempt at this topic!

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 @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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1h 5min

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