Why Do We Do That?

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!