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#64 Greg Walton: The Big Impact of Small Interventions

Aug 20, 2019

Greg Walton, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford, dives into the transformative power of small interventions. He discusses how simple behavior changes can enhance relationships and well-being. Walton explores the effects of stereotype threat on educational outcomes and highlights strategies for fostering a growth mindset in parenting. He also shares insights on improving marital satisfaction through perspective-taking and empathy. With practical techniques, he emphasizes that even minor adjustments can lead to significant positive change.

54:27

Episode guests

Greg Walton

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Parents' Approach to Learning from Mistakes

01:21

Sterotype Threat

01:11

How Do You Do This In Your Class Room?

01:22

The Importance of Psychological Barriers and Perception

01:38

Intro

3min

Exploring the Roots of Interventions and Stereotype Threat

2min

Understanding Stereotype Threat and Belonging

6min

The Power of Small Interventions

24min

Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Parenting

7min

The Power of Perspective in Marriage

5min

Exploring the Dynamics of Psychological Interventions

2min

Greg Walton, Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford University shares the four types of interventions, how they’re used to create positive behavior change, and strategies we can use right now to improve our health, well-being, and relationships.

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