The Psychology Minute

Many athletes believe ritualistic behavior gives them confidence that they will be successful playing their sport. But is this true? Find out in this episode of The Psychology Minute.

Is gift giving pretty straight forward? Maybe, but there are psychological dimensions of gift giving that are interesting to explore. That's what we will do in this Psychology Minute.

Crossing streets can be a risky business. This episode examines the behavior of people when crossing the street.

In this episode we look at the mental health status in America. Many studies that formed the basis of this episode highlight the states with the most and fewest mental health problems and services. 

Do acts of kindness benefit us psychologically? In this episode we'll explore the effects of kindness on our psychological and physical health. 

Examining bumps on your head to determine your brain function was called phrenology and was an early 1800's psychological assessment. In this episode we'll see what modern technology has to say about phrenology.

When you experience art what do you really see? Perhaps you see a bit of yourself. Psychology and art intersect in this episode.

This episode explores the health and psychological value of friendships and the costs of social isolation.

How do psychological and health factors affect the effectiveness of vaccines? That's our focus on today's Psychology Minute.

Can keeping secrets harm us? How do I cope with kept secrets? That's our focus on today's Psychology Minute