Avoiding your emotions is generally a recipe for disaster — but Ethan Kross makes a case for occasional 'strategic' avoidance.He’s a professor of psychology from the University of Michigan, and he’s appeared in some of our most popular episodes: Controlling the chatter in your head and What influences your inner voice? Controlling 'chatter' part two.He’s back to share more tools for taking charge of your emotions.Guests:Ethan Kross, PhDProfessor of Psychology and Management, University of MichiganAuthor, Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don't Manage YouCredits:Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Dylan Prins
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Do people really behave differently in a crowd?
Panicky. Irrational. Impulsive. These are the traits that have long been associated with crowd behaviour.But modern crowd science suggests that’s an incomplete, if not inaccurate picture.From crowd crushes to terrorist attacks, we take a closer look at how people really behave in crowds, and what you can do to keep yourself safe in one.Want to listen to more All in the Mind? Check out our episode, Can music inspire mania?Guest:Associate Professor Milad HaghaniPrincipal Fellow in Urban Resilience & MobilityUniversity of MelbourneCredits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Roi HubermanMore info:How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 1. Decision making of individualsHow simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 2. Physical movement of individualsHow behavioural changes in social groups affect evacuation efficiency of crowdsContemporary understanding of riots: Classical crowd psychology, ideology and the social identity approachThe role of social identity processes in mass emergency behaviour: An integrative reviewEnglish riots 2011: new research shows why crowd behaviour isn't contagiousHow to stay safe in a New Year's Eve crowd
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Why do we love collecting?
Whether it's stamps, figurines, antiques or toys, plenty of people love collecting. But why?What are the psychological drivers behind the hobby? How much is marketing influencing us, and is there a risk of collecting turning into hoarding?If you enjoy the show or if you have feedback you'd like to share, please check out our survey here.Guests:Sam ToddContent creator and collectorProfessor Nick NeaveDirector of the Hoarding Research GroupDepartment of Psychology, Northumbria UniversityAssociate Professor Louise GrimmerTasmanian School of Business and EconomicsUniversity of TasmaniaCredits:Presenter/producer: Sana QadarReporter/producer: Rose KerrSenior producer: James BullenSound engineer: Micky GrossmanMore info:Why They Collect: Collectors Reveal Their MotivationsHow retailers turn everyday items into 'must-have' collectables
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Outwardly impressive, losing it on the inside? The cognitive distortions of a high achiever
Over years of clinical practice, psychologist Dr Mary Anderson started to notice a peculiar pattern across her many clients.Despite being impressive high achievers on the outside, inside they were struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, anxiety and self-criticism.So she set out to develop a guide for these high achievers. A framework to support their success ... without sacrificing their mental health.If you loved this episode, you should listen to our story on controlling the chatter in your head.And if you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our listener survey! It's only seven questions and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.Guests:Dr Mary AndersonPsychologist; Author, The Happy High AchieverExtra Information:The Happy High Achiever - Pan Macmillan Australia
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Ads, sports and games: how gambling infiltrated Australian culture
If you're watching sport or browsing social media, odds are you will come across gambling ads. If you work in an office, you might've joined Melbourne Cup or footy tipping comps.In Australia, it can feel like gambling is everywhere.Today, we look at how everything from video games to shopping sites seem to be priming us for betting-like behaviours, and how the ubiquity of gambling ads is influencing young people in particular.And if you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our listener survey! It's only 7 questions and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.Guests:Dr Hannah PittVicHealth Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Health Transformation Deakin UniversityDr Anastasia HronisClinical psychologistLecturer, University of Technology SydneyNic BloomMental health first aid trainerWellbeing facilitator and speakerCredits:Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Ann-Marie de BettencorResources:Gambling Help Online or over the phone 1800 858 858Lifeline resourcesExtra information:Meta-analysis of the relationship between problem gambling, excessive gaming and loot box spendingYoung people's recall and perceptions of gambling advertising and intentions to gamble on sport"It's just everywhere!" Children and parents discuss the marketing of sports wagering in AustraliaGambling activity among Australian teenagers
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