Psychosocial Distancing

Episode 150 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss materialism in fandom to celebrate 150 episodes. Back to our roots, discussing our love of consumption of fan materials, collecting, and what drives people to purchase on the things they identify with. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 149 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss emotions in the context of what media we consume and what groups we are apart of. We talk O.J. Simpson, Palestine and Ukraine, and Star Wars in relation to emotional states, the celebrity/reality TV environment, and how it's all used to manipulate us into our next topic… PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 148 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss positive stress. What seems to be a contradiction is an important aspect of engaging with entertainment and our interests. From Internet drama to second-hand embarrassment, to edge of your seat excitement, eustress is something we all seek to some degree. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 147 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans escape into their interests to relieve stress and relax. We don't have a ton to say, but chat a bit about escapism and how people be going places. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 146 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Twitch meta content (mostly Daniel as odd Internet drama is his sought novel experience), content creator terms of conditions and how all of that might fit into novel online experiences. What do you seek out? What is the line between PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 145 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how belonging and engaging with others serves as a core motivator for engaging in fandom. Specifically we discuss the dual social processes of self-determination and optimal distinctiveness (belonging, but also maintaining uniqueness). PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 144 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss fandom identity, or identity with the group. One of the core aspects of fan psychology study which in a modern internet world fuels parasocial relationships and Internet drama.   PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest   In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 143 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!   In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans grow through being a part of their communities. From learning about norms to engaging in better understanding themselves. In this case we are talking about Fursonas post Furry Fiesta in Dallas!   PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones   Furscience: https://furscience.com/ Down the Rabbit Hole (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aF2GxWi7Ag   CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest   In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 142 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how the meaning and purpose from the last episode motivates and helps fans move forward in positive (and sometimes negative ways) PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 141 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans find meaning and purpose in their communities. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 140 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss guilty pleasures and muse on the spectrum of casual and serious leisure. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 139 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss participation in fan culture and what makes a true fan. We nerd out a bit on Lord of the Rings trivia and discuss fur suits and some aspects of Furry fan culture.   PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones   CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 138 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss corporate mascots, Whataburger, and the magnitude of fan interest. We engage in some banter before we start and dive into an array of topics as we begin to discuss fan psychology. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Fandom Politics Article: https://www.vox.com/culture/24043045/politics-fandom-trump-fans-toxic-stan-culture-conspiracies CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 137 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!   In this episode Daniel and Thomas introduce the new book read project and get back into their groove after another bumpy Fall semester! We begin our discussion of the CAPE scale, a multidimensional model of fan interests. We discuss fandom, what our interests are, and the process of writing the most comprehensive things we have ever covered outside of our dissertations.   PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones   Fandom Politics Article: https://www.vox.com/culture/24043045/politics-fandom-trump-fans-toxic-stan-culture-conspiracies   CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 136 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology. We continue our discussions from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and bring in some post-conference interviews. In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk with Alexa Jayne whose research on occupational calling has led to a study on MLMs and those who join them! Original Interview Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446 PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 135 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology. We continue our discussions from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and bring in some post-conference interviews. In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk with Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel Lam about their research on tattooing as therapy, it's relation to ritual and early cultural practice, and the future of therapy integration with the healing arts. Original Interview Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! Included in the supercut are several interviews that align with our retrospective for the week: The Call to MLMs in Religiously Identified Women, an Interview with Alexa Jayne and Bailey Underhill Social Media Propaganda and National Identity, an Interview with Dylin Jensen, Josh Namelka, and Dr. Julie Pynn If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-3-Social-Media-Propaganda-and-National-Identity--an-Interview-with-Dylin-Jensen--Josh-Namelka--and-Dr--Julie-Pynn-e22t4et RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In our last retrospective episode, Thomas and Daniel talk about how online spaces influence identity. How does Facebook and other spaces bring people to MLMs and other echo chambered groups? How does Twitter and Reddit influence political identity? We may not answer these questions but we talk about them! If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-3-Social-Media-Propaganda-and-National-Identity--an-Interview-with-Dylin-Jensen--Josh-Namelka--and-Dr--Julie-Pynn-e22t4et RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! Included in the supercut are several interviews that align with our retrospective for the week: Are 12-Steps Too Much? An Interview with Jason Petitt Inked Therapy: Tattooing and Emotional Wellbeing, an Interview with Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel Lam. If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-1-Are-12-Steps-Too-Much--An-Interview-with-Jason-Petitt-e22t3tt https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this episode, Daniel and Thomas get retrospective on two amazing interviews we have and rethinking therapy in the light of 12 step programs and non-standard clinical practice. What else could be therapy and what would we like to see at RMPA 2024. If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-1-Are-12-Steps-Too-Much--An-Interview-with-Jason-Petitt-e22t3tt https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! Included in the supercut are several interviews that align with our retrospective for the week: The Heart of the Cards, an Interview with Maggie Krow Gamifying Title IX and Sexual Knowledge, an Interview with Andromeda Day If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-8-The-Heart-of-the-Cards--an-Interview-with-Maggie-Krow-e22t5tf https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-9-Gamifying-Title-IX-and-Sexual-Knowledge--an-Interview-with-Andromeda-Day-e22t608 RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this episode, Thomas and Daniel continue our rants about the modern university and discuss research on a shoestring budget…or well, maybe even less than that as we highlight what is great : our students mostly and some of the faculty support we get. If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-8-The-Heart-of-the-Cards--an-Interview-with-Maggie-Krow-e22t5tf https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-9-Gamifying-Title-IX-and-Sexual-Knowledge--an-Interview-with-Andromeda-Day-e22t608 RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tbrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! Included in the supercut are several interviews that align with our retrospective for the week: Pandemic Student Life: Anxiety, Depression, and Resiliency, an Interview with Kimberly Indigenous Perspectives of Mental Health, an Interview with Erica Ficklin and Jennifer Yazzie Stigma in Seeking Student Resources, an Interview with Devon Rapken and Dr. Lisa Hagan If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: Monroe: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-4-Pandemic-Student-Life-Anxiety--Depression--and-Resiliency--an-Interview-with-Kimberly-Monroe-e22t4m1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-5-Indigenous-Perspectives-of-Mental-Health--an-Interview-with-Erica-Ficklin-and-Jennifer-Yazzie-e22t55t https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-7-Stigma-in-Seeking-Student-Resources--an-Interview-with-Devon-Rapken-and-Dr--Lisa-Hagan-e22t5ip RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this episode Daniel and Thomas get retrospective on student mental health and the modern university. We rant a bit (more than a bit) about the issues facing the modern university that create a façade of help for students and may not help as much as they seem. It all looks good on paper until people need those services. If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: Monroe: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-4-Pandemic-Student-Life-Anxiety--Depression--and-Resiliency--an-Interview-with-Kimberly-Monroe-e22t4m1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-5-Indigenous-Perspectives-of-Mental-Health--an-Interview-with-Erica-Ficklin-and-Jennifer-Yazzie-e22t55t https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-7-Stigma-in-Seeking-Student-Resources--an-Interview-with-Devon-Rapken-and-Dr--Lisa-Hagan-e22t5ip RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 130 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Ghost hunting as maybe the least harmful pseudoscience, the people who want to study the supernatural for real, and mediums, who might not be that harmless. It's a casual episode to kick off the season on pseudoscience Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information: all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: is there a p factor for psychopathology?

Episode 129 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss conversion therapy. What it is, where it comes from, and why it exists in a realm of things that have no support, but people still push it as useful. This harmful practice is used today to a wide degree and legal in practice in 30 states. We also discuss the issues where psychology could push back and why it still exists. Warning: This episode does contain some graphic information and some gross content and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Charity 1: https://bornperfect.org/ Charity 2: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Articles and some basic resources https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/policy/conversion-therapy-facts.pdf https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/02/1112242

Episode 128 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas shift from things you shouldn't drink to things you shouldn't eat. The raw meat diet, the carnivore diet, and breatharians all fall into our crosshairs as pseudoscience. Are they as bad as the last things we've discussed? Are they as weird as urine therapy? Probably not as weird, but just as potentially harmful as the rest. So, just like with bleach, there are some things we shouldn't be consuming. Warning: This episode does contain some graphic information and some gross content and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: For those who have an inner monologue for near 100% of the time, how do you deal with it? Articles and some basic resources https://chgeharvard.org/harvard-study-on-the-carnivore-diet/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/201708/breathariansor-believe-anythings Video on Breatharians: https://youtu.be/WWRniMqhr00

Episode 127 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk about spectrum of medical history to naturopath pseudoscience religion through a number of poisonous substances that some people say drinking can cure all your maladies. From the history of turpentine as a cure to the rise of industrial bleaching agents as a miracle supplement and “sacrament”, to the spirituality of Shivambu or urine therapy where people consume, wash, and engage in other practices with a dangerous natural waste product. Warning: This episode does contain some graphic information and some gross content and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: What research stands the test of time in light of the replication crisis? Articles and some basic resources https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/medicine-doesnt-come-from-the-hardware-store-dont-drink-turpentine/ https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/turpentine-the-fountain-of-youth-according-to-dr-jennifer-daniels/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/danger-dont-drink-miracle-mineral-solution-or-similar-products https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/09/04/church-leader-sons-jailed-defying-fda-touting-coronavirus-cure/5660825002/ https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/urine-therapy-facebook-groups/

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini-episode we interview Andromeda Day, who with their coauthors: Evie Cain, Dr. Sarah Tracy, Dr. Thomas Brooks, and Leon Bustos presented “Sexual Consent Information Through Gamifying Leads to Increased Retained Knowledge” at RMPA. RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Maggie Krow, who with her advisor and co-author…us…Thomas Brooks and Daniel Chadborn presented “The Heart of the Cards: A Pilot Study on Tarot Readings” at RMPA. RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview with Devon Rapken and Dr. Lisa Hagan, who with their co-authors: Madison Barber, Salina Shafli, Holly Solomon, and Madison Murdock, presented ““I don't want people to know”: Identifying How Stigma Plays a Role in Using Campus Resources” at RMPA RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Erica Ficklin and Jennifer Yazzie, who with their co-author Rachel Killgore presented “Indigenous Perspectives of Mental Health” at RMPA, With Special Guest Host: Dr. Sarah Tracy! RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel Lam, who presented “The Influences of Tattooing on Emotional Wellbeing” at RMPA. RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Kimberly Monroe, who with her advisor Dr. Nancy Karlin presented “General Anxiety, Covid Anxiety, Depression, Resiliency, and the Emerging Adult Students” at RMPA. Multi-year data collection study investigating anxiety, depression, COVID-19 worry and resiliency in undergraduate students from 2020-2022. Results indicate mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and minimal COVID-19 worry. With Special Guest Host: Dr. Sarah Tracy! RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Dylin Jensen, Josh Namelka, and Dr. Julie Pynn who presented “Who Do They Want Me to Be? A Look at Social Media Propaganda and Its Effect on National Identity” at RMPA. This study investigates the effects of social media propaganda on national identity. Results show that sense of national identity decreased after exposure to left or right-wing social media. RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Alexa Jayne and Bailey Underill, who with their advisor Dr. Bryan Dik presented “The Call to Sell: A Qualitative Exploration of Calling for Religiously Identified Women in Multi-Level Marketing” at RMPA. RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones  

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this bonus mini episode we interview Jason Petitt, who with his advisor Dr. Amoneeta Beckstein presented “The Addiction Healing Journey Does Not Require 12-Steps” at RMPA. RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 126 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode we discuss the secret world of essential oils while testing new equipment live at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. Daniel and Thomas talk about the bit of truth behind some oils, the rise of religious multi-level marketing companies pushing their oils to cure everything under the sun, and the dangers of over exposure and misuse of these ‘cures'. We also use the c-word (cults…) and whether or not they apply and muse on the claims by some past members on whether or not one of these MLMs is secretly run by the devil! Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: Book Recommendations? https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160513/more-children-accidently-poisoned-by-essential-oils https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/young-living-essential-oils-satanic https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/3/26/21187035/mlms-coronavirus-recruit-young-living-doterra-essential-oils Genetically Modified Skeptic on Essential Oils: GMS Young Living: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsDrIAsVgTQ GMS More on Essential Oils: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG0N0rMaWxQ

Episode 125 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode we discuss homeopathic remedies and the mass market of vitamin supplements. While on one hand you have vitamins and herbal supplements that can offer some benefits the placebo market of homeopathic cures runs the spectrum of inert sugar water to harmful poison. Is there some science to support these wild claims? Do you really need that much vitamin C? How much does something have to be diluted in order to still be effective? All this and more in this episode of Psychosocial Distancing. Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: What is something you wish you knew before you applied for a lab coordinator position that you know now? https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-022-03882-w https://centerforinquiry.org/learning-resources/explaining-homeopathy/ https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/12/do-you-need-dietary-supplements https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/do-you-need-a-daily-supplement https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2020/february/the-truth-about-supplements https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/does-vitamin-c-help-with-colds#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

Episode 124 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode we discuss the spectrum of pressure points and chi manipulation, from Reiki and Reflexology to the interesting past of Chiropractic. Learn how D.D. Palmer, a true “life goals” aesthetics guru got the idea for Chiropractic and more. We also talk about the social pressures that may drive people to seek out pseudo-medicine and the difference between the massage/chiropractic practitioner who can help with pain and the ones running a massive industry and grift and anti-vax propaganda! Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics.   PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: Is there a term for people who are so attached to their trauma it becomes part of their Identity? Videos and Articles: CalJam Undercover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUZxgwAzQYs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743646/pdf/jcca57_3_205.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/oct/09/anti-vaccine-chiropractors-covid-sow-misinformation https://apnews.com/article/anti-virus-chiropractors-rising-force-misinformation-02b347767b45cab1d6d532be03c57529

Episode 123 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…   In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss #NoFap and the Semen Retention communities. The Victorians had some odd ideas about sex and societally we have always had some odd ideas and hangups. But what happens when we take it further. In this episode we discuss porn addiction, rebooting and reabsorbing, and debate which of these two communities takes it too far…it might be both…   Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics.   PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones   Ask Psychology Question of the Week: What practices will we look back on in 50 years and scoff, laugh, or be disgusted at in psychology?   https://www.salon.com/2023/02/26/nofap-movement-science/

Episode 122 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…   In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Omega Males…and also Psi Males, and Chi Males, and Delta Males, and all of the other made up categories of masculinity to identify with. With the book that set the stage debunked decades ago, where does the state of alpha masculinity exist today and what truth, if any, exists regarding it.   Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics.   PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones   Ask Psychology Question of the Week:   https://davemech.org/   https://www.quotev.com/quiz/13975168/What-Male-Personality-Are-You-Alpha-vs-Beta-vs-Omega-vs-Sigma-vs-Others

Episode 121 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss the debunked and rejected polygraph test, still, widely used as part of a 2 billion/year industry in determining who gets to become a first responder, cop, or federal agent. And we pair that with the limited validity of eyewitness testimony. Warning: This episode may contain some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: Are high functioning sociopaths real? https://countway.harvard.edu/news/origins-polygraph https://www.wired.com/story/inside-polygraph-job-screening-black-mirror/ https://jaapl.org/content/38/4/446 https://www.apa.org/topics/cognitive-neuroscience/polygraph

Episode 120 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss the ancient apocalypse, Atlantis, and the push back Big Archeology is giving these freethinkers who want to know the truth about what happened to the pure Atlantean race. Or how its all a moneymaking sham and pushes intense white supremacist narratives. Who is in the right and why do people believe? All this and more with the ask psychologist question of the week. Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: What causes people to resent their routine? https://newrepublic.com/article/169282/right-wing-graham-hancock-netflix-atlantis https://www.sapiens.org/archaeology/pseudoarchaeology-racism/ https://www.iflscience.com/why-archaeologists-are-not-looking-for-atlantis-66263

Episode 119 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss the Enneagram…its like the Meyer's-Briggs but it will make you feel guilty and worse. 9 ‘archetypes' for personal growth. I guess. Its another loose typology based on little psychology if any and even less Jung. Lets go down this rabbit hole and find out why another typology is bunk. Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: Is there a consensus on how many stages of burnout there are?

Episode 118 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss more psychology related pseudoscience in the form of typologies. What does your learning style say about you, how do we fit neatly into the stages of grief, and other fixation and essentialist based nonsense. People are more complex than boxes and tribes and these two in particular do more harm than good. Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: What is Déjà vu?

Episode 117 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss more psychology related pseudoscience: phrenology and hypnosis. We focus mostly on hypnosis and the truth and fiction behind it. We also muse on phrenology, the lack of truth behind it, the ways in which is inspired good science, and what could be considered “modern phrenology”. All this and a question of the week from Ask Psychology on Reddit. Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Articles: https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/29294/ https://skepticalinquirer.org/2019/09/the-new-phrenology/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PSj1S0kjSY&feature=youtu.be Ask Psychology Question of the Week: Why is there no concept of species identity in psychology (as separate from biological species)?

Episode 116 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Thomas and Daniel discuss psychology related pseudoscience: parapsychology, pseudo-belief, and handwriting analysis. Psychology is rife with things that seem to make sense but have no merit in research or actual reality. On one hand we discuss the history of parapsychology and attempts to codify the unknown in grounded research. On the other hand we examine graphology, a field that, like the Meyers-Briggs, just isn't valid in modern psychology but is still used today. Both as well, are super popular in the U.K. compared to the U.S. Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Some Links: https://daily.jstor.org/graphology-isnt-real-science/ https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1987-12092-001 Ask Psychology Question of the Week: Cognition in Aliens (Deleted) and “Referring to the BIG 5, is high neuroticism necessarily a bad thing…?”

Episode 115 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more… In this episode Daniel and Thomas introduce pseudoscience and get back into their groove after a bumpy Fall semester. We discuss what exactly pseudoscience is, set up the ground rules for this semester, and compare what pseudoscientists do to what scientists do. We also scrap the bias of the week to talk about some of the questions people have for psychologists online and the answers “totally real psychologists” offer them. Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Ask Psychology Question of the Week: How is Jung (especially The Collective Unconscious) relevant today?

Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. Episode 114 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS! This Fall we are going to discuss forensic psychology, serial killers, and the worst of human behavior. We are joined all season by Dr. Sarah Tracy, a counseling psychologist who teaches and engages with the study of serial killers. In this episode we discuss different antecedents that lead to serial killers to be who they are. There aren't any specific conclusions but a number a different factors that lead to a perfect storm. Head trauma, the MAOA warrior “gene”, social difference, lead in the atmosphere, sexual repression, and much much more are mused upon in trying to pin down what might cause this behavior and the nature of the US producing more serial killers than any other country. PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones https://www.preceden.com/timelines/869577-torture-psychology-and-the-war-on-terror?s=7dc368d95b29bc80

Warning: This episode contains some graphic information and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics. Episode 113 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS! This Fall we are going to discuss forensic psychology, serial killers, and the worst of human behavior. We are joined all season by Dr. Sarah Tracy, a counseling psychologist who teaches and engages with the study of serial killers. In this episode we try and get back into the grove of doing a podcast after last semester. We talk about the Idaho murders and this older case of an Assistant Professor who killed 4 of his colleagues. What are the implications of a murderer publishing from prison. How might a killer, who took the rights to publish away from 4 others, get to keep their name alive. Can we look past the actions of a horrible person and still value their work? All this and more… PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Return of the Bias of the Week: None this week