New Psych and Stuff Podcast Episode: Math Anxiety w/ Dr. Qiushan Liu

Don’t miss the latest episode of Psychology and Stuff! Dr. Qiushan Liu, a new assistant professor in the Psychology Department, dives into the psychology of math anxiety—how it develops, its impact on learning, and strategies to reduce it. She shares fascinating insights on why students can feel anxious about math, how cultural attitudes and early experiences shape perceptions of math, and how anxiety can limit cognitive resources during problem-solving. 

Dr. Liu also discusses her research on decimals and fractions.  She offers practical advice for educators, including how to help students build confidence in math through conceptual understanding and connections between different approaches. 

You can listen to this latest episode by clicking here. 

Psych and Stuff is a psychology podcast recorded at Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. Psych and Stuff is hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, Assistant Psychology Professor. Follow the podcast here and connect with the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.