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Psychology Takeaway Podcast

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Psychologytakeaway presents factual podcasts about human development including - development, mental health, cognition, neuroscience and social psychology. Each of the presentations is filled with factual information which you will find helpful. Our goal is to get current information into the hands of people who need it. The major creators of the content of these podcasts are Jim Carroll and Ralph Baber. Each week they tackle topics in psychology, which help people live more balanced lives.

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All Episodes

21:54

July 10, 2022 - Future Problem-solving

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2022/07/10

This week in the continuing Creativity series, Ralph and Jim explore a problem-solving program that was introduced by Paul Torrance in 1974 and is very popular to this very day – almost 50 years later namely Future Problem Solving. Here is a link to the Michigan FPS site: http://www.michiganfps.org/ Learn More Steve Jobs tells three stories about his life: https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc Ted Talk on Future Problem

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July 5, 2022 – Creativity Part Two

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2022/07/05

Creative People and the Creative Process In the second Podcast in the series Jim and Ralph cite some examples of people who are considered to be creative. They also discuss the characteristics often associated with the creative process and muse as to whether emotional disturbance or social maladjustment is linked to creativity. Learn More: Creative People: https://thinkcreative.uk.com/7-great-creative-thinkers-in-history/ Characteristics of creative

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20:37

June 25, 2022 Creativity and Problem – Solving

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2022/06/25

This week Jim and Ralph start a series exploring creativity. They look at the roots of the creative process and discuss how creativity can be taught or at least nurtured. In today’s podcast they look at a creative competition, Odyssey of the Mind, which is global in scope. Learn More These links will provide you with more interesting information about

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23:57

May 26, 2022 – DSM III

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2022/05/26

This week Ralph and Jim look a the continued evolution of the DSM.

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22:05

How Do You Make Sense Of A Mass Murder?

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2022/05/15

Ralph and Jim look at the tragic events in yesterday’s shooting in Buffalo New York.

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April 30, 2022 DSM I and II

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2022/04/30

In this episode Jim and Ralph discuss the earliest two versions of the DSM.

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26:05

April 27, 2022 The DSM

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2022/04/27

Ralph and Jim begin a multi-part series focusing on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.

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28:59

April 11, 2022 Sleep

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2022/04/11

Ralph and Jim look at the various environmental and social factors that keep us from having a good night’s sleep. Learn More. Why do we sleep? https://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep Understanding the sleep cycle: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessa_gamble_our_natural_sleep_cycle_is_nothing_like_what_we_do_now How to succeed? Get more sleep: https://www.ted.com/talks/arianna_huffington_how_to_succeed_get_more_sleep

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24:15

April 1, 2022The Monk Manifesto – Applied Positive...

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2022/04/01

Today Ralph and Jim examine a short document sent to them by Jim’s wife, Sheila. While it is related to being a monk in the hectic world 2022, Jim and Ralph see that it is related to the discipline of Positive Psychology. Learn More The Monk Manifesto: https://vimeo.com/692250159?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=6791069 The URL for Abbey of the Arts: https://abbeyofthearts.com/ Martin Seligman explains Positive Psychology at

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23:35

March 25Hubris - what it means and why it is of...

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2022/03/25

Today Ralph and Jim focus on one of the seven deadly sins. To refresh your memory here is a list: (1) vainglory, or pride (2) greed, or covetousness, (3) lust, or inordinate or illicit sexual desire (4) envy (5) gluttony, which is usually understood to include drunkenness (6) wrath, or anger (7) sloth We focus on the first one which we rename hubris because of some comments made by a retired U.S. General. Learn More A Basic Hubris Definition It means arrogance and excessive pride. This can

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19:27

March 19, 2022 - What is smiling depression?

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2022/03/19

There was a song called "Put on a Happy Face" that was popular many years ago. Well, Jim and Ralph discover that it might not be the best advice for people suffering from clinical depression. Learn More Definition, signs for and treatment of smiling depression: https://www.healthline.com/health/smiling-depression Popular teen comedian talks about his near fatal experience with depression: https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_breel_confessions_of_a_depressed_comic A list of depressed comedians:

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26:20

March 11, 2022 Fake News

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2022/03/11

Today Ralph and Jim look at “fake news”. They discuss the motives behind spreading it and how to evaluate the veracity of content of news posted online. Learn More. In this Ted Talk we are warned that we may all be guilty of promulgating fake news: https://www.ted.com/talks/christina_nicholson_fake_news_it_s_your_fault A 14 year old unpacks the terms CRAPP and Fable as acronyms to help us the identify real and fake news: https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_logue_how_to_spot_fake_news This is the

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24:15

March 6, 2022 Depression and sleep disorders

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2022/03/06

Today Jim and Ralph explore the link between depression and sleep. Does depression cause sleep disorders or do sleep disorders cause depression. Tune in and listen as we unpack this complex relationship. Learn More This study adds to the evidence that, particularly for middle-school boys and girls, inadequate sleep is a risk factor for early adolescent obesity. Future research needs to examine the relationship longitudinally and to study potential mediators of the

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01:59

February 25, 2122 – Listen To Me

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2022/02/25

Ralph and Jim look at active listening and importance of it at the personal and even the geo-political level. We also preview upcoming Podcast topics and foreshadow the coming Video Podcasts. Earn More What is Deep Listening and how you can learn how to do it - https://www.mindful.org/deep-listening/ An article from Forbes about Deep Listening - https://www.forbes.com/sites/nazbeheshti/2020/01/30/reclaim-the-lost-art-of-deep-listening/?sh=7c837f593d83 Ted Talk on the difference between hearing

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20:38

Feb. 18, 2022 - Memory: Improving encoding and retrieval

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2022/02/18

Ralph and Jim Look at studies that report on memory improvement. Learn More Seven Ways to Improve your memory This is a short but helpful video - https://youtu.be/4xSwAySqE48 Most Effective Way to Improve Memory This site is oriented toward student learning and memory - https://youtu.be/G49R744t4Ew Brain Exercises - Weird Memory Games To Improve Your Memory - https://youtu.be/WNfTEl6sJ-4

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23:05

Feb. 12, 2122 - A New Understanding of Mental Illness

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2022/02/12

Today Ralph and Jim look at a recent study out of McGill University that identified 3 factors that were highly predictive of mental health problems. We discuss those factors and their implications for early identification and intervention. Learn more Here are the links that we promised in the Podcast. Jon Ronson talks about the Psychopath test (this is funny): https://youtu.be/xYemnKEKx0c The Lunch Lady talks about providing healthy and appealing school lunches (you will understand why we

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22:53

Feb 5, 2022 Memory

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2022/02/05

Jim and Ralph explore methods for improving memory. Exercise, sleep and specific training all work. Learn More How to increase your memory for words: https://youtu.be/JsC9ZHi79jo A “memory athlete shares her story: https://youtu.be/_gA2lcNWloU Ancient methods of memory encoding: https://youtu.be/k9kpJtHI8jQ Role of the hippocampus: https://youtu.be/2K3GAaC2SEI

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Jan. 28, 2022 - ACEs Update

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2022/01/28

Today Jim and Ralph talk about the long term consequences of adverse childhood experiences on physical health, mental health and social competence. earn More Here is the Ted Talk by Nadine Harris that we mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk More about childhood trauma: https://youtu.be/8NkZO3_h7vI How can we heal the wound: https://youtu.be/x-7khA9g8m4

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Jan 24, 2022 Increasing Empathy and Verbal Skills

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2022/01/24

Jim and Ralph discuss mask wearing, forgiveness and the importance of reading for enjoyment. Learn More Here is the link to the study on forgiveness that Ralph and Jim discussed: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/12/211208110307.htm Here is the link to reading for pleasure and later verbal skills: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210316165011.htm The link to the mask wearing news is here:

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27:50

Jan 14, 2022 - The Positive effects of spending time...

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2022/01/15

Today Jim and Ralph look at simple ways to increase happiness, reduce stress, reduce inflammation and blood pressure and improve sleep – take a hike!!! Jim reviews a recent study from the University of British Columbia while Ralph muses upon a time when he and a colleague took several inner-city students into the woods sans electronics!!! Learn More Walking and nature: https://therapyintampa.com/the-positive-effects-of-nature-on-mental-health-and-wellness/ The benefits of getting

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