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Speaking of Psychology

Speaking of Psychology

By: American Psychological Association
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 "Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.2018, American Psychological Association Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
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  • Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD

    Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD
    Apr 15 2026
    Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, the number of places where we're asked to tip has multiplied. Social psychologist and tipping researcher Michael Lynn, PhD, discusses “tip creep” and how digital payment screens are reshaping expectations; why social norms drive our tipping behavior; how tipping norms vary from country to country; how biases affect who gets tipped more; and whether tipping is a fair way to compensate people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD

    The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD
    Apr 8 2026
    Buy now, pay later plans have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, adding yet another variable to consider when making spending decisions. Abigail Sussman, PhD, discusses the psychological biases that influence how we spend, budget and borrow, including why splitting payments can make purchases feel more affordable, why we underestimate irregular expenses, and why many people carry debt even when they have savings. She also shares research-based strategies to help you make more deliberate choices and better manage your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD

    Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD
    Apr 1 2026
    Before babies have the words to tell us what they're thinking, they can laugh. Developmental psychologist Gina Mireault, PhD, explains how she sets up a “baby comedy club” in her lab; what babies find funny and why; when babies start trying to make other people laugh; and what studying laughter can tell us about babies’ cognitive development and how they experience the world in their first year of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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This gave me more of an insight into imposter syndrome, particularly in the discussion of the double implications for ethnic minorities and other cultural factors. Totally agree with the guest speakers' conclusion that working with a growth mindset in a culture of learning and owning up to mistakes as a learning exercise would benefit everyone.

Great discussion, very informative

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