
E57. Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics: Psychology of PSYCH Research
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E57. Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics: Psychology of PSYCH Research
#confirmationbias #misinformation #falsification
Full show notes & transcript at https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=therapybites
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
The Smarticle Podcast co-hosts, Brandon Doble & Larry Olson join Doc Heath (dual Ph.D. in Neuropsychology & Forensic Psychology) & The TBAL Team (Sarah, Heather, Debbie - each licensed clinicians) to discuss the sad state of “psychological noise” spread by kooky kool-aid drinking social media ‘influencers’. Sadly, driven by confirmation bias and poor design, many “psychological studies” also fall into the same misinformation trap.
FEATURES
(00:38:24) Larry & Brandon’s Out of the Dugout BRAIN BALL!
(00:40:50) Doc Heath Quote of the Day
(00:41:15) Chief Shrinkstigator, Dr Ima’s Psycho-Malarky Scale (PMS) Analysis.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
(00:14:55) Fresh from the Therapy Couch stories of Hurting, Helping, & Healing
(00:18:38) Psych-Secrets: Shhhhhh.....FYBO (For Your Brain Only)
CHAPTERS:
(00:07:00) Brandon & Larry Make Good Articles “GoodER”
(00:10:00) IT MUST BE TRUE because . . . It’s on social media!
(00:12:20) ACCURATE information matters & why YOU should care.
(00:22:38) Confirmation Bias AVALANCHE!!!
(00:29:00) Before Swallowing, Fact Check Your Social Media Kool-Aid
(00:30:00) BIG T “Truth” VS little P “perspective”
NEXT EPISODE - Dimensions of Consciousness: Psychology of Reacting, Responding & Relationships w/Alan Carroll
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Ecker, U. K., Lewandowsky, S., Cook, J., Schmid, P., Fazio, L. K., Brashier, N., ... & Amazeen, M. A. (2022). The psychological drivers of misinformation belief and its resistance to correction. Nature Reviews Psychology, 1(1), 13-29.
Kassin, S. M., Dror, I. E., & Kukucka, J. (2013). The forensic confirmation bias: Problems, perspectives, and proposed solutions. Journal of applied research in memory and cognition, 2(1), 42-52.
Mendel, R., Traut-Mattausch, E., Jonas, E., Leucht, S., Kane, J. M., Maino, K., ... & Hamann, J. (2011). Confirmation bias: why psychiatrists stick to wrong preliminary diagnoses. Psychological medicine, 41(12), 2651-2659.
Wang, Y., McKee, M., Torbica, A., & Stuckler, D. (2019). Systematic literature review on the spread of health-related misinformation on social media. Social science & medicine, 240, 112552.
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E56. Rabbit Holes & Creaky Neurons: Psychology of Dementia
March 24, 2023
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Rabbit Holes & Creaky Neurons: Psychology of Dementia w/Senior Care Advocate Jenny Kenderes
#dementia #TherapyBites
Full show notes & transcript at https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=therapybites
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Memories are the main ingredients of our existence. We store them, like precious gems, locked away - seemingly safe - inside the vaults of our skulls. But, there’s a thief in the castle and it answers to many names: Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia, Lewy body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Childhood Dementia. Senior Care expert Jenny Kenderes joins Doc Heath & The TBAL Team (Licensed clinicians Sarah, Heather, Debbie) to decode dementia care and discuss what works & what doesn’t.
EPISODE FEATURES
(00:12:00) “Fear is made out of thoughts we decide to think!” - Doc Heath
(01:00:40) “Life does not END at the BEGINNING of a disability” - Doc Heath
(01:01:14) Jenny’s Out of the Dugout BRAIN BALL!
(01:04:00) Deep, Dark Recesses Quirky Cortical Question
(01:06:00) Chief Shrinkstigator, Dr Ima’s Psycho-Malarky Scale (PMS) Analysis.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
(00:30:30) Let’s Get Ready to REASON...w/Doc Heath on Social Media SMACKDOWN!
(00:34:30) A.R.T. LAB Creature Feature w/SAFARI SARAH
TherapyBites A.R.T. LAB CHAPTERS:
(00:06:45) Alzheimer’s: Apprehending the Memory Thief
(00:15:00) Creaky Neurons: An Alzheimer’s Tale (Part 1 of 3)
(00:17:45) Validation Techniques & Empowering Purpose
(00:22:30) Communication Continues even AFTER Brain Damage BEGINS
(00:28:18) Creaky Neurons: An Alzheimer’s Tale (Part 2 of 3)
(00:37:20) Dementia & Denial
(00:42:50) Creaky Neurons: An Alzheimer’s Tale (Part 3 of 3)
(00:44:55) Of Cognition & Tales of Courage
NEXT EPISODE - “Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics: Psychology of PSYCH Research”
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https://www.amazon.com/36-Hour-Day-sixth-Alzheimer-Dementias/dp/1421422239
Meyer, C., & O’Keefe, F. (2020). Non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia: A review of reviews. Dementia, 19(6), 1927-1954.
Walter, E., & Pinquart, M. (2020). How effective are dementia caregiver interventions? An updated comprehensive meta-analysis. The Gerontologist, 60(8), e609-e619.
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E58. Dimensions of Consciousness: Psychology of Reacting, Responding, & Relationships w/Master of Mindful Communication, Allan Carroll
#communicationskills
Show notes & transcript at https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=therapybites
DESCRIPTION
Space in relationships creates communication opportunities. This space can be created by “Mindfulness in Action”. Educational psychologist, Allan Carroll joins Doc Heath to explore how conscious communication can rescue relationships; cultivating them to depths never dreamed possible.
EPISODE FEATURES
(00:12:30) “The weight of mindLESS communication creates broken relationships!” - Doc Heath
(01:06:24) Allan Carroll’s Out of the Dugout BRAIN BALL!
(01:09:15) Deep, Dark Recesses Quirky Cortical Question
(01:12:26) Chief Shrinkstigator, Dr Ima’s Psycho-Malarky Scale (PMS) Analysis.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
(00:33:50) Let’s Get Ready to REASON...w/Doc Heath on Social Media SMACKDOWN!
(00:37:05) A.R.T. LAB Library CouchCrumbs Quote
CHAPTERS
(00:05:20) SELF versus THOUGHT -You are NOT your thoughts
(00:13:20) Mindful Practice Oxygenates Communication
(00:15:30) Mindful Spacious Speaking & The Love Road
(00:17:25) Space-Oil Lubricates Your Brain & Communication
(00:25:20) Filling the Space with Forgiveness
(00:29:40) BUILDING Mindfulness MUSCLES
(00:31:00) Air-Cooled Communication
(00:38:20) Secret Conscious Communication Practices
(00:48:40) Ego Constipation, Knotted Thoughts, & Light Sabers
(01:00:00) Mental Equilibrium & Non-Judgmental Communication
(01:05:00) What Thoughts are You Using to Paint YOUR Life?
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Kirk, U., & Axelsen, J. L. (2020). Heart rate variability is enhanced during mindfulness practice: A randomized controlled trial involving a 10-day online-based mindfulness intervention. PloS one, 15(12), e0243488.
Prendergast, J. J., & Bradford, G. K. (2007). Listening from the heart of silence: Nondual wisdom and psychotherapy.
Rupprecht, S., Falke, P., Kohls, N., Tamdjidi, C., Wittmann, M., & Kersemaekers, W. (2019). Mindful leader development: How leaders experience the effects of mindfulness training on leader capabilities. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 1081.
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