In this engaging episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Matt Coleman, Executive Director of Giving Multiplier. Dr. Coleman shares insights on charitable giving, discussing what motivates people to donate, from emotional connections to causes to the reinforcing “warm glow” of making a positive impact. He also highlights …
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In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane sits down with Dr. Quishan Liu, a new assistant professor in the Psychology Department at UW-Green Bay, to explore the fascinating intersection of psychology and mathematics. Dr. Liu shares her research on how cognitive and emotional factors, like math anxiety, influence problem-solving and decision-making. …
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In this episode, Dr. Janet Schwartz, a forensic behavioral psychologist and president of Forensic Fraud Research Inc., reflects on her career investigating white-collar crime. Dr. Schwartz also introduces her concept of “Authentic Intelligence,” discussing how mental, emotional, and spiritual intelligence converge to support resilience and fulfillment. Listen in to gain insights into her groundbreaking work …
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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Alison Jane sits down with Dr. Danielle Sneyd, UW-Green Bay’s new Assistant Teaching Professor for Psychology and an expert in legal psychology. With a focus on the fallibility of eyewitness memory, Dr. Sneyd sheds light on how memory’s natural vulnerabilities—like flaws in encoding, storage, and recall intersect with biases and …
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In this episode, Dr. Alison Jane interviews Dr. Aaron Weinschenk, Director of the Social Sciences and Public Policy domain and the Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay. They explore the topic of political engagement, delving into why some individuals actively participate in politics, why others abstain, and why some …
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jason Cowell explores the dynamics of the popular subreddit “Am I the Asshole?” (AITA), emphasizing how it serves as an important platform for individuals seeking validation and connection. Dr. Cowell argues that AITA allows users to find their community, affirming moral convictions shaped by years of personal experience. In this …
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In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. James Kabrhel, Associate Professor of Chemistry at UW-Green Bay’s Sheboygan Campus, about misinformation, pseudoscience, and education. They explore how misinformation spreads through social media, the psychology behind how we process information, and the reasons we feel compelled to share it. Dr. Kabrhel …
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In the season premiere of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. Lisa Lamson, a historian at UW-Green Bay, about the intersection of history and psychology. They discuss Dr. Lamson’s research on Black childhood and schooling in 19th-century Baltimore, exploring how historical empathy allows for a deeper understanding of the past without projecting …
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Drs. Juli Case and Chris Williams, of the Center for Games and Interactive Media at UW-Green Bay, welcome Dr. Ryan Martin to discuss the phenomenon of Rage Quitting, which is usually defined as abandoning an game of activity due to a surge of anger. This conversation will be punctuated by the participants playing Ultimate Chicken …
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