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Two Guys on Your Head

KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke

Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.

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8:04

Intrinsic & Extrinsic Reward

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2023/09/22

Recognition is important, but it can be a double-edged sword if it’s not thoughtful and honest. In fact, it might often be counterproductive when trying to cultivate self-motivation. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. The post Intrinsic & Extrinsic Reward appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:01

Recognition and Expectation

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2023/09/15

Recognition is a big deal. When we are not recognized for the things we do that are important to us we can feel invisible. However, there are many elements to recognition that we might not, well, recognize. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk […] The post Recognition and Expectation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:08

Why Do We Make Lists?

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2023/09/09

We have so many wonderful apps and gadgets that help us stay on track with our lives and goals so why would anyone still use a piece of paper and pen to make a list? It turns out there is a lot more to list-making than meets the eye. In this edition of Two Guys […] The post Why Do We Make Lists? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:52

The Dark Triad (Rebroadcast)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/09/01

In psychology, the “Dark Triad” refers to narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. How do we identify those who are “high in the Dark Triad” and why is it important? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the Dark Triad. The post The Dark Triad (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:29

Gaslighting (Rebroadcast)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/08/25

We might feel like we’ve been duped when we believe a lie someone has told us, and we may want to crawl into a hole when we share “fake news” on Facebook. But in actuality, we have evolved to trust vs. to question, which is why our tendency toward credulity is easily taken advantage of. […] The post Gaslighting (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:02

Merit

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/08/18

Making judgments based on merit is a common practice in our society, but how do we determine what counts when it comes to merit, and is it the best way to judge skills and ability? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy ask if there […] The post Merit appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:13

Scarcity and Lying

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2023/08/11

Why don’t we lie to get what we want? We may think that if we are in a situation where we need something we don’t have we would do almost anything to get it, including lying, but as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about in this episode of Two Guys on […] The post Scarcity and Lying appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:12

Self-Determination Theory: Relatedness

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/08/04

Self-Determination Theory suggests that there are three fundamental psychological needs humans have in order to thrive: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. But what do those things mean in terms of our day-to-day lives? In the third and final installment of our Two Guys on Your Head series on Self-Determination, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy […] The post Self-Determination Theory: Relatedness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:07

Self-Determination Theory: Competence

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/07/28

Self-Determination Theory suggests that there are three fundamental psychological needs humans have in order to thrive: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. But what do those things mean in terms of our day-to-day lives? In part II of our Two Guys on Your Head series on Self-Determination, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss competence. The post Self-Determination Theory: Competence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:31

Self-Determination Theory: Autonomy

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/07/21

Some people may feel constrained, unmotivated, or alienated, while others are curious, and feel vital and self-motivated. It turns out that these differences are not just biological but have a lot to do with social context. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss Autonomy; part […] The post Self-Determination Theory: Autonomy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:15

Risk and Prevention

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/07/14

When it comes to assessing risk and preventing calamity, as humans, we’re not so great. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, we talk about why it’s important to structure our environment in a way that protects us from ourselves. The post Risk and Prevention appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:10

Values-Alignment Interventions Part II

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/07/07

In part one of our exploration of values-alignment interventions Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke of Two Guys on Your Head discussed a recent study by Dr. David Yeager, Dr. Cintia Hinojosa, and Dr. Christopher Bryan that demonstrates how interventions that attach certain behaviors to already existing values held by participants can be very […] The post Values-Alignment Interventions Part II appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:06

Growth Mindset and Values-Alignment Interventions

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/06/30

Changing behavior and forming new habits can be difficult, however as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head a recent study by Dr. David Yeager, Dr. Cintia Hinojosa, and Dr. Christopher Bryan demonstrates how interventions that attach certain behaviors to already existing values held […] The post Growth Mindset and Values-Alignment Interventions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:03

We See With Our Brains (rebroadcast)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/06/23

We may think that we see with our eyes and hear with our ears, etc. but it turns out to be much more complicated. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore sense and perception. The post We See With Our Brains (rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:52

Money, Happiness and Community

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/06/16

New research suggests that the link between money and happiness could be more cohesive than previously thought. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore how more money can make you happier. The post Money, Happiness and Community appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:06

Adversarial Collaboration

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/06/09

It takes a lot of confidence and humility to admit when we’re wrong, and that is especially true when it comes to science. So in the edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy are taking a moment to highlight one “Adversarial Collaboration” that could change the way […] The post Adversarial Collaboration appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:36

Why We Laugh

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/06/02

Laughter may be the best medician, but do we really understand why? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore the psychology of laughter. The post Why We Laugh appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:18

How To Say “No” And Why It’s Important

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/05/26

We’ve done shows on the importance of being open to new opportunities; in short, saying yes. And while saying yes is very important, we might be too prone to saying yes to things when we should be saying no. Why is hard to say no? Why don’t we take into account the opportunity cost when […] The post How To Say “No” And Why It’s Important appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:25

How To Disconnect

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/05/19

It’s summertime, and for some, that means it’s time for a vacation. But how do you get the most out of your time off and truly vacate? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how to disconnect and why it’s important. The post How To Disconnect appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:17

Innovation and Creativity (Rebroadcast)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/05/12

We may think creativity is being able to come up with a new idea no one has ever thought about before, but in reality, so many factors go into what it means to be creative and innovative. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, we revisit a 2016 SXSW event where Dr. Art […] The post Innovation and Creativity (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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