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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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8:02

Norm Theory

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2019/12/20

You win some you lose some, right? It turns out that when it comes to the psychology of winning and losing there is a lot more at play. In part two of our series on the psychology of awards, Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk about Norm Theory. The post Norm Theory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:10

The Psychology of Awards

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2019/12/14

Awards are a double-edged-sword; whenever someone wins someone else is left out. It turns out that there is a lot more than merit wrapped up in winning awards. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the social and psychological aspects of awards. The post The Psychology of Awards appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:16:55

The Psychology of Happiness

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2019/12/10

Many people chase after goals that seem to them important and promising—getting into the right college, getting the dream job, moving to a big house. But what do you really need to be happy? To have a sense of fulfillment and joy? And why is it important? Listen back to KUT’s Views and Brews recorded […] The post The Psychology of Happiness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:02

OK Boomer

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2019/12/06

When Millennials use a phrase like, “OK Boomer” to dismiss what older people say or do it, has deleterious on everyone; why is that? As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, categorization is a double-edged sword. The post OK Boomer appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:22

What’s In A Day?

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2019/11/29

When it comes to the holidays, how important is the day, psychologically, that we celebrate? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the importance rituals in marking time, and the way in which we can alleviate stress in our lives by understanding that things […] The post What’s In A Day? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:10

TWTHE, Identity, Social Groups, and Behavior Change

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2019/11/21

There is an observation in psychology that looks at how people behave when they have not lived up to the expectations they set for themselves; The What The Hell Effect. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke discussion about TWTHE and how it relates to identity, […] The post TWTHE, Identity, Social Groups, and Behavior Change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:43

The What The Hell Effect

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2019/11/14

There is an observation in psychology that looks at how people behave when they have not lived up to the expectations they set for themselves; the “What The Hell Effect.” In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk about, not only what it is, but why […] The post The What The Hell Effect appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:23

Memory, Trauma, and Treating PTSD

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2019/11/07

We may underestimate the role that our emotions of an event play in our memory of that event. But it turns out there are ways to manipulate those memories and separate the emotion out; even from Flashbulb memories. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk […] The post Memory, Trauma, and Treating PTSD appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:33

Flashbulb Memories and Decision Making

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2019/11/05

It turns out there is a lot to learn about when studying the psychology of near misses. One thing we learn is that the memories of these events–like the time you almost ran into a tree with your bike, or the time you stuck your head out of a moving train and then pulled it […] The post Flashbulb Memories and Decision Making appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:07

Audience Q&A: Money and Happiness

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2019/10/25

Listen back to Two Guys on Your Head recorded live at The Cactus Cafe in Austin, Texas for a Views and Brews, as KUT’s Rebecca McInroy talks with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke about the psychology of happiness. In this episode, we answer an audience question about money and happiness. The post Audience Q&A: Money and Happiness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:28

Why Talk About Happiness?

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2019/10/17

Listen back to Two Guys on Your Head recorded live at The Cactus Cafe in Austin, Texas for a Views and Brews, as KUT’s Rebecca McInroy talks with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke about the psychology of happiness. Many people chase after goals that seem to them important and promising—getting into the right […] The post Why Talk About Happiness? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:36

Guns and Suicide

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2019/10/11

***This episode references guns and suicide and may be upsetting for some of our listeners*** Data can be a tricky thing to bring into discussions around guns and suicide. As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, being more critical about the way information is […] The post Guns and Suicide appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:57

The Psychology of Art and Museums

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2019/10/03

Why can experiencing art in a museum be significant? It turns out there’s much more to it than just the pictures on the walls. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of museums and art. The post The Psychology of Art and Museums appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:18

Multitasking and Gender

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2019/09/27

It turns out the idea that women are better than men at multitasking is not true at all. In fact, men and women are equally bad at multitasking, however, why does this notion persist? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke take on multitasking and gender. The post Multitasking and Gender appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:56

New Approaches To The Work Week

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2019/09/21

In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how to rethink your approach to work for a happier life. The post New Approaches To The Work Week appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:11

Bad Science

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2019/09/13

Why do we continue to believe in ideas that sound scientific long after they have been scientifically proven to be incorrect? That is the question that Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke take on in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head. The post Bad Science appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:47

Imposter Syndrome (Rebroadcast)

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2019/08/30

What is the real problem when you feel inadequate? How can you help yourself overcome it when you recognize it? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about The Imposter Syndrome. The post Imposter Syndrome (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:07

Science and Society

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2019/08/23

Our environment affects our thinking in ways beyond our conscious awareness; even if we happen to be scientists. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about science and society. The post Science and Society appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:00

Prescribing Social Activity

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2019/08/19

Most of us know what we need to do to be healthy, even if we don’t always do it. However, when a doctor prescribes a medication for what ails us we might take it more seriously. So what happens psychologically when a doctor prescribes a social activity to heal our ills? In this edition of […] The post Prescribing Social Activity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:54

The Gun Debate (Rebroadcast)

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2019/08/08

In light of recent events, we are rebroadcasting an edition of Two Guys on Your Head with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke about the psychology behind both sides of America’s ongoing debate about firearms and gun control. The post The Gun Debate (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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