Who Knew? We Didn't!
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Who Knew? We Didn't!
Two women chat about psychological studies, and how they explain human behaviour.
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46. The Good Samaritan
Have you ever walked past a person and thought "man, they look like they could use a hand" or, "I wish I had more time to stop and help them"? If yes,...
45. WKWD Blooper Reel ;)
It's been just over one year of WKWD, and you know what we've learned? Well, lots about psychology, obviously, but lots about podcasting too. One of t...
44. Phineas Gage (and other head injuries)
***WARNING: This episode talks about some gory stuff, like head wounds***
When I say Phineas, you say?
…
Better not be Ferb...
43. Gender Dysphoria
The moral of today's story is that it's effing hard to have an open and honest conversation while being politically correct. See for yourselves as Mea...
42. Not Criminally Responsible (NCR)
The Canadian Criminal Code dictates that there are two ways a person can escape immediate prosecution for a crime. Both centre around the mental healt...
41. Study Study: Bystander Effect
Ever stood idly by while some crazy sh*t was happening? No, neither have we....
If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind...
40. Study Study: Stanford Prison Experiment
Today we talk about the Stanford Prison Experiment. If you have been anywhere near psychology in your life, you've probably heard of it. Well, we take...
39. Study Study: Little Albert
This week, Marta teaches Meaghan all about the Little Albert experiment! We cover topics such as:
Classical conditioning
Generalization<...
38. Psychology and the Law
Today Marta gets opinionated while talking about the law, a topic which she knows nothing about. With Meaghan she investigates how psychology is invol...
37. Dementia and Alzheimer's Explained
This week, Meaghan and Marta discuss the very real and rather heartbreaking topic of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Though it's a sad and all too relateabl...
36. Schools and Special Needs: Chat with Fady Breshara
This week we talk about the school system in Canada. We chat about what works, and what needs improvement. This is a pretty free form episode, so if i...
35. Autism and Behaviour Therapy: Interview with Fady and Rebecca of Endless Abilities
This week we had the exciting opportunity to interview two experts in the field of Autism and Behaviour Therapy. We learned a lot about treatment opti...
34. Memory: How it works and what it is
Marta writes these descriptions. Marta asked Meaghan for help and Meaghan said:
"This week's episode is about something we completely forget bec...
33. Music Therapy
Have you ever turned to a song to help you deal with your emotions? Do you have a song that you blast when you are angry? Or one that you sing softly...
Update!
Hey guys, we have some news for you this week about a small adjustment that we are making to our podcast. Just for the summer!
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32. Criminal Profiling: Is it Science?
Spoiler alert. It isn't a science. Not really, not yet at least! BUT all hope is not lost. Just take a listen and join us for the discussion about Cri...
31. Dreams (and Why We Have Them)
Humans flying, winning the lottery and illicit affairs. What do these three things have in common? They all happen in your dreams! Join us this week a...
30. Sleep (and Why We Need It)
Have you ever pulled an all nighter while studying for an exam? You might have been raising your risk of cancer, emotional freakouts and flunking with...
29. Case Study: Psychology of the Mass Shooter
In light of the deaths due to gun violence in our recent history, we wanted to take a look at the people behind the gun. What is it that makes someone...
28. What is ADHD?
Hey there distractible people, ever wondered if you have ADHD? Same. Today that’s exactly what we talk about! We talk about how it is being over diagn...
27. Study Study (Duo Duo): Cult Experiments
Missing some information about cults? We have your back!
If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who l...
26. Cult Psychology
Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a cult, recruit people into a cult and what it takes to make people kill for a cult? Wonder no more dear...
25. Study Study: Minimal Group Paradigm
Today We Cover:
The minimal group paradigm! We talk about groups, and what makes a person feel like they have membership to a specific g...
24. Study Study: The Oak Ridge Program
Ahoy there listeners! Welcome back to Who Knew? We Didn’t, the Study Study edition!
With Marta away, it’s just Meaghan this week, and she wants...
23. Pets: Convergent Evolution and Pet Therapy
Learn about pets, how they evolved along with us and how they can help treat our ailments in today's episode
Today We Cover
We Rea...
22. Addictions: What drugs ACTUALLY do to your brain
Hey kids welcome back! Ever been invited into a dark alley to try some drugs? Cool, us neither. But this week we are following up on our Addictions St...
21. Study Study: Addiction
Howdy there partner. Welcome back to Who Knew? We Didn't!
If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes t...
20. Study Study: Conversion Disorder
What does Dr. Watson have in common with Uma Thurman? CONVERSION DISORDER! Listen on to get the scoop in our second ever Study Study
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19. Study Study: Hanlon's Razor and Hostile Attribution
Hey you guys! Meaghan is away this week so it's just Marta. BUT DONT LEAVE! I have an interesting topic for you today! Basically, we discuss this quot...
18. Your Chemical Romance - Chemicals and Love: Relationship Series
Welcome one, welcome all! Today's episode, as promised is about CHOCOLATE! No, not really, but its about something equally primally attractive, chemic...
17. Psychology of Lurve (#solvethesolveable): Relationship Series
Have you been in Love? Have you been in a long, monogamous relationship? Then this episode is for you. Whether you’re into marriage, or want to be a s...
16. Sex, Erotica, and Evolution: Relationship Series
WARNING: This episode covers mature topics and concepts such as sex, eroticism, etc.
This week, Meaghan and Marta really get it in…. I mean… get...
15. Parents and Family Dynamics: Relationships Series
It’s Parenting-Theory central up in hurr! This week, we complete Part II of the Psychology of Family Dynamics with a thorough break-down for P...
14. Siblings and Family Dynamics: Relationship Series
Continuing on with the Psychology of Relationships series, M&M dive into Family Dynamics. This is Part 1: Siblings, and for once, Meaghan teaches Mart...
13. Aquaintances, Friends and Work Baes- Developing the Relationship
Is aquaintanceships a word? Discover that, and much more in this weeks episode of Who Knew? We Didn't!
This week we talk about:
We also:
12. Mental Health
This week, M&M go real deep and personal about their own struggles with counselling, eating disorders, depression and self hatred in its various forms...
11. Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety
Hey guys, this week we cover depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. These are the most common mental illnesses and theres alot to talk about. Tune...
10. Psychopathy, Sociopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
This Week on Who Knew? We Didn't!
We talk about Psychopathy, Sociopathy, and Anti-Social Personality Disorder. Are there any differences? Are al...
9. Sports Psychology
What makes Serena Williams the best? How do I use exercise to improve my well being? What makes one elite athlete better than another?
All of th...
8. Psychology of Social Media
Who Knew? We Didn't!
Today we talk about Social Media.
Marta starts the episode off with OUTRAGE about google+, but luckily she chills ou...