Anatomy of Sex Ed (Episode 96)

Psychologists talk about how kids learn about sexuality at school and at home.

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How kids fool their parents

It’s normal for kids to lie. Researchers have investigated how kids fool their parents and what to do about it.

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Knowing When You’re Being Deceived Is Not So Easy

Studies show that people around the world believe they can tell when someone’s lying. But is it true?

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Anatomy of Lying (Episode 95)

Psychologists talk about lying and how parents can respond to their kids’ fibs.

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Does the month of your birth affect IQ?

Are kids born in the summer smarter than those born in the winter, or vice versa? If so, why?

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Is Loneliness Contagious?

Research shows that social isolation spreads within communities, and it can cause physiological problems.

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Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 94)

Psychologists talk about recent research in psychology, including college students and spam, the spread of loneliness, and the link between month of birth and IQ.

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Winter Blues, Part 3: How friendship and self-esteem affect SAD

The winter blues are different from other kinds of depression, and a strong social network might help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Winter Blues, Part 2: How Seasonal Depression Differs From Depression

Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder have many symptoms in common. Both can involve a loss of interest in activities, poor concentration, disturbance in appetite and sleep, and suicidal thinking. However, there are several distinctions. The most obvious is that S.A.D. comes and goes with the changing of the seasons. While S.A.D. has been known to [...]

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FA Retro: Anatomy of the Winter Blues

Psychologists talk about the winter blues and how to cope with seasonal depression.

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