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The Psychology Podcast series gives practical information about topics in all areas of psychology. (Author: TTU Department of Psychology)
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Recent episodes from Psychology Podcast

  • Child Sexual Abuse
    Published: Jul 14, 08
    Dr. Joseph Wyatt and Dr. Amy House discuss child sexual abuse. Dr. Wyatt is a professor of psychology at Marshall University and Dr. House is an associate professor of psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia and director of the Sexual Trauma Survivors Program.
     
  • Improving Health Care
    Published: Jul 9, 08
    Dr. Frank Drews, Dr. Sue Bogner, and Dr. Dana Grzybicki discuss patient safety and ways to improve healthcare. Dr. Drews is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Utah. He is a cognitive psychologist who is interested in medical decision-making and human error in medicine. He is a recent recipient of the ALLUISI Early Career Award. Dr. Bogner is a psychologist and an independent medical error consultant and author of the books Human Error in Medicine and Misadventures in Healt
     
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
    Published: May 13, 08
    Dr. Roxanne Cohen-Silver discusses post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Dr. Silver is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she has explored the long-term effects of traumatic life experiences, including a three-year national longitudinal study of responses to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. She was the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association’s award for d
     
  • Interracial Relationships
    Published: May 12, 08
    Dr. Volker Thomas and Dr. Terri Karis discuss challenges with being in an interracial couple and ways to manage these differences. Dr. Thomas is an associate professor in the department of child development and family studies at Purdue University, and Dr. Karis is an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
     
  • Humor
    Published: May 12, 08
    Dr. Rod Martin, Dr. Lee Sherman, and Comedian Seth Weitberg discuss the psychology of humor. Dr. Martin is a professor at the University of Western Ontario and author of the book “The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach.” Dr. Sherman is a professor of educational psychology and associate of the Center for Human Development, Learning and Teaching at Miami University of Ohio. Seth Weitberg is a comedian for Chicago’s Second City.
     
  • Humor
    Published: May 12, 08
    Dr. Rod Martin, Dr. Lee Sherman, and Comedian Seth Weitberg discuss the psychology of humor. Dr. Martin is a professor at the University of Western Ontario and author of the book “The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach.” Dr. Sherman is a professor of educational psychology and associate of the Center for Human Development, Learning and Teaching at Miami University of Ohio. Seth Weitberg is a comedian for Chicago’s Second City.
     
  • Road Rage
    Published: May 5, 08
    Captain Gregory Stevens and Dr. Tara Galovski discuss road rage. Captain Stevens is a public information officer for the Lubbock Police Department and Dr. Galovski is a professor at the University of Missouri, St. Louis.
     
  • Divorce
    Published: Apr 21, 08
    In this edition of the Texas Tech Psychology Podcast, Dr. Paul Amato and Dr. Ronda Eade discuss the effects of divorce and strategies to help children cope. Dr. Amato is a professor at Penn State University, and Dr. Eade is a licensed professional counselor and developmental psychologist at Texas Tech University.
     
  • Virginity
    Published: Apr 15, 08
    In this psychology podcast Dr. Lane Powell and Dr. Debby Herbenick speak about virginity. Dr. Powell is a Certified Family Life Educator and professor at Texas Tech University, and Dr. Herbenick is Associate Director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Indiana University. She is also a sexual health educator at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.
     
  • Giftedness
    Published: Feb 11, 08
    In this Psychology Podcast, Dr. Mindy Kornhaber and Dr. Michael O'Boyle discuss exceptionality. Dr. Kornhaber is an assistant professor at Penn State University who previously worked with Dr. Howard Gardner as a researcher. Dr. O'Boyle is a professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Texas Tech University.
     
  • Domestic Abuse
    Published: Feb 6, 08
    In this Psychology Podcast, Dr. Dawn Hughes and Dr. Murray Straus discuss partner abuse. Dr. Hughes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who maintains an independent practice in New York City. She is also a Clinical Instructor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Dr. Straus is a professor of sociology and founder and co-director of the Family and Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire.
     
  • Domestic Abuse
    Published: Feb 6, 08
    In this Psychology Podcast, Dr. Dawn Hughes and Dr. Murray Straus discuss partner abuse. Dr. Hughes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who maintains an independent practice in New York City. She is also a Clinical Instructor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Dr. Straus is a professor of sociology and founder and co-director of the Family and Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire.
     
  • Domestic Violence
    Published: Jan 31, 08
    In this Psychology Podcast, Dr. Dawn Hughes and Dr. Murray Straus discuss partner abuse. Dr. Hughes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who maintains an independent practice in New York City. She is also a Clinical Instructor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at New York. Dr. Straus is a professor of sociology and founder and co-director of the Family and Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire.
     
  • Sleep Hygiene
    Published: Jan 7, 08
    In this Psychology Podcast, we speak with Dr.Ancoli-Israel, director of the Sleep Disorders Clinic at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. Dr. Ancoli-Israel is from the Psychiatry Department at the University of California, San Diego. She shares information with us pertaining to proper sleeping habits and the science behind sleep.
     
  • Therapy
    Published: Jan 7, 08
    In this Psychology Podcast, we follow RB as he enters the mental health care system. Dr. Stephen Cook, director of the Psychology Clinic at Texas Tech University, narrates as RB seeks therapy from the Texas Tech Student Counseling Center. Dr. Sarah Haley works with RB as he copes with a recent break-up and begins working on self-esteem.