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Why Do We Do That?

Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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#031 - Influence with Dr. Zoe Chance

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2023/01/23

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with author and marketing professor, Dr. Zoe Chance about influence and her new book, Influence Is Your Superpower. They discuss how to influence without manipulating, if authenticity is necessary to be persuasive, why feelings must come before facts, and the importance of kindness & persistence when being influential. For more on Zoe, visit her website or follow her on Twitter. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human

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56:12

#030 - Conspiracy Theory Beliefs with Dr. Joe Pierre

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2022/12/19

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatrist & author, Dr. Joe Pierre, about conspiracy theory beliefs. They discuss what distinguishes conspiracy theories from other types of beliefs, the motives & thinking errors that contribute to these beliefs, why convincing people to change their mind might be the wrong goal of conspiracy theory discussions, and ways to encourage more analytical thinking at the cultural & individual level. For more on Joe, visit his website, follow

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52:43

#029 - Consumer Motivation with Dr. Kaitlin Woolley

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2022/11/21

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with researcher & marketing professor, Dr. Kaitlin Woolley, about consumer motivation. They discuss the motives & biases underlying consumer decisions, why we avoid certain types of product information, how marketers leverage psychology to build loyalty, and practical ways to improve your decision-making abilities. For more on Kaitlin, visit her website or follow her on Twitter. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human

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56:42

#028 - Psychosis with Dr. Mark Ruffalo

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2022/10/23

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatry instructor & psychotherapist, Dr. Mark Ruffalo, about psychotic disorders. They discussed the nature of psychotic disorders, changes in classification & treatment over time, how talk therapy can be used to reduce symptoms, and ways to address psychotic disorders in homeless populations. For more on Mark, visit his website or follow him on Twitter. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the

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53:02

#027 - Self-harm & Trauma with Dr. Jill Rathus

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2022/09/26

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Jill Rathus about self-harm & trauma. They discussed motives behind self-harm, the role trauma plays in creating negative patterns of behavior, the downside of using distraction to deal with emotional pain, and how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help people develop better coping strategies. For more on Jill, visit https://cbtreatment.org/ Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior

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52:17

#026 - The Value of Irrationality with Dr. Stuart Vyse

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2022/08/22

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with behavioral scientist Dr. Stuart Vyse about his new book The Uses of Delusion: Why It's Not Always Rational to Be Rational. They discussed why being rational is not always the optimal way of thinking, the competing systems of human cognition, when it makes sense to be unhealthy, and why being overconfident may be a good thing. For more on Stuart, visit his website or follow him on Twitter. You can also check out his Skeptical Inquirer column

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50:26

#025 - Effective Conversations with Monica Guzman

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2022/07/17

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with journalist & author, Monica Guzman about her new book I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. They discussed barriers that get in the way of effective communication, how judgment is the opposite of curiosity, how social media poisons political discourse, why it's harmful to close your mind to the views of others, and how to use conversation to build bridges of

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55:37

#024 - Parenting with Dr. Camilo Ortiz

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2022/06/12

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Camilo Ortiz about effective parenting. They discussed the keys to effective discipline, how to have less arguments with your children, the danger in being too helpful, and some techniques for fostering emotional intelligence. For more on Camilo, visit his website or follow him on Twitter. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists,

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59:03

#023 - The Art of Insubordination with Dr. Todd Kashdan

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2022/05/15

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with author & well-being researcher, Dr. Todd Kashdan. They discussed why most dissent efforts fail, what makes insubordination principled vs unprincipled, how to overcome barriers to fostering new ideas, and strategies for rebels to be more effective at changing minds. For more on Todd, visit his website or check out his newest book "The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Deft Effectively" on Amazon. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology

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55:27

#022 - Social Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Chapman

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2022/04/17

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Kevin Chapman. They discussed how social anxiety is a normal human emotion, the lies we tell ourselves about our ability to socialize, the role of culture and race in the experience of social anxiety, and how to retrain our brains to overcome negative thinking. For more on Kevin, visit his personal website or The Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that

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47:04

#021 - School Shooters with Dr. Peter Langman

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2022/03/21

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist & school shooting expert, Dr. Peter Langman. They discussed whether or not profiles of school shooters are accurate, how shooters make their intentions known, why these warnings are often overlooked, and how to effectively prevent these tragedies from happening. For more on Peter, visit his website or check out his latest book, Warning Signs: Identifying School Shooters Before They Strike. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology

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49:58

#020 - The Value of Subtraction with Dr. Leidy Klotz

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2022/02/14

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Leidy Klotz about why subtraction is often overlooked, how evolution & culture has impacted our ability to appreciate subtraction, how inventors & emergency rooms applied subtraction to solve problems, why "just enough" is often better than "the best", and how to improve your life with less instead of more. For more on Leidy, visit his website or check out his latest book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Why Do We Do That? is a

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#019 - The Psychology of Magic with Brian Brushwood

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2022/01/18

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with magician Brian Brushwood about the importance of story-telling when performing tricks, the lengths magicians will go to create effects, what magic teaches you about reading people, and how magic can change your perception of the real world and prevent you from being taken advantage of. For more on Brian, visit his website or check out his new podcast, World's Greatest Con, which explores how Allied forces in World War II developed a complex

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#018 - Bullshitting with Dr. John Petrocelli

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2021/12/19

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. John Petrocelli about the difference between BS and lying, the various kinds of BS and why people engage in them, the danger in valuing personal experience over objective truth, and what tools you should have in your BS detection kit. For more on John, check out his website, purchase a copy of his book, or watch his popular TEDx talk. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the

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49:52

#017 - Self & Identity with Dr. William Swann

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2021/11/28

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. William Swann about the battle between viewing yourself positively vs. accurately, why some people might not prefer positive feedback, the trick to maintaining your sense of self worth, and why affirmations may not be as useful as once thought. For more on Bill, visit his University of Texas at Austin faculty page. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of

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57:04

#016 - Aggression with Dr. Brad Bushman

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2021/10/18

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with aggression expert, Dr. Brad Bushman about which types of people are prone to aggression, how violent media and the presence of guns can influence aggressive behavior, why purging your anger is a bad idea, and some helpful ways to manage your anger. For more on Brad, visit his OSU faculty page or follow him on Twitter. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists,

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#015 - Rational Thinking with Dr. Richard Nisbett

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2021/09/20

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Richard Nisbett about how poorly people are at explaining their own thoughts, how thinking has changed over the past century, what statistical principles can make you a better thinker, and cost-benefit analysis in the age of Covid-19. For more on Richard, visit his website, where you can purchase his latest book "Thinking: A Memoir" Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the

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#014 - The Illusion of Psychic Ability with Mark Edward

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2021/08/22

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with mentalist Mark Edward about the techniques he uses to create the illusion of psychic ability. We discussed how listening plays a role in producing a convincing reading, what methods psychics use to get inside information about you, whether or not all psychics are con artists, and how much of a role the victims play in being taken advantage of. For more on Mark, visit his website or download his audiobook, "Psychic Blues: Confessions of a

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51:16

#013 - Success in Long-term Relationships with Dr....

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2021/07/18

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Benjamin Karney about success in long-term relationships. They discuss the one trait that predicts marriage success over time, how life circumstances & socioeconomic status can influence relationships, what behaviors within a relationship can lead to more positive outcomes, and what factors to consider when choosing a long-term mate. For more on Ben, visit his faculty page at the UCLA Psychology Department. Why Do We

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#012 - Moral Judgment with Dr. David Pizarro

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2021/06/21

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. David Pizarro about moral judgment. They discussed how emotions can influence moral judgments, if too much empathy can be a bad thing, how disgust can impact your political attitudes, and how to balance emotion & reason when forming moral judgments. For more on David, follow him on Twitter or check out his podcast, Very Bad Wizards. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the

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