Why Do We Do That?

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Justin Puder about the top mental health issues encountered in college students, the challenges of dealing with new life transitions and how to overcome them, how social media can impact mental health, and how mindfulness can help you combat stress and live a happier life. For more on Justin, follow him on Instagram or @amoderntherapist on TikTok. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon |  

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Ryne Sherman about why individuals typically chosen for leadership positions may not be the best fit for the job, what traits make for an effective leader, whether or not leaders need to be nice in order to be effective, and what behaviors are sure to undermine trust in leadership. For more on Ryne, visit https://www.thescienceofpersonality.com Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon |  

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about how to identify narcissists, how narcissistic behavior might develop, why narcissists can be so frustrating to deal with, and what you can do to address narcissists in your life. For more on Dr. Ramani, visit http://doctor-ramani.com Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon |

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Christopher Hafen about adolescent social development. They discuss the essential social developments that occur during adolescence, the downsides associated with the shift to online social interaction, the dangers of not learning how to cope with social rejection, the importance of friendships, and how parents & schools can facilitate the developmental process.  Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon |

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Bell Cooper about measuring personality. They discuss the popular approaches to measuring personality, take a deep dive into the Big Five personality traits, address how situations may interact with personality traits to predict behavior, and review the latest methods for measuring personality, including the use of real time behavioral assessments & social media postings. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon |

Dr. Todd Shackelford, a distinguished professor of psychology at Oakland University and an expert in evolutionary psychology, dives deep into the complex motivations behind human behavior. The discussion covers how evolutionary principles shape mate preferences and attractiveness, alongside the unsettling links between jealousy and intimate partner violence. Shackelford emphasizes the impact of cultural variations on these dynamics and the importance of research in informing policy to better support victims of domestic violence. A thought-provoking exploration of human interactions!