Infants develop an avoidance reaction to the appearance of depth by the age of 8 to 10 months, when they begin to crawl. This discovery was made on the surface of an apparatus called the visual cliff.... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 12,397 views

Harvard professor Dan Gilbert discusses why we are especially unsuited to respond to global warming. Update: jwray points out that the frog thing is a myth. As a metaphor it may not be true - but it... continue reading

posted by winkler1 1 decade 7 years 1 month 1 week ago • 4,441 views

Most of us have heard of some of the studies Zimbardo mentions, but this full collection, in context, is pretty neat. And get a load of the groovy sideburns on the guy in the first frame... This talks... continue reading

posted by oxdottir 1 decade 7 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 4,856 views

Video examining the possibilities of psychiatric drugs being linked with violent behavior and/or suicide.

posted by syncron 1 decade 6 years 6 months 1 week ago • 1,169 views

Neurologist V.S. Ramachandran explains his key findings in certain instances of brain damage that have long been viewed as mere curiosities by the scientific community. This episode focuses on blind-sight,... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 4 months 1 week ago • 5,461 views

Here for part 2: http://www.videosift.com/video/The-Human-Mind-Personality-Part-2-of-3 And part 1: http://www.videosift.com/video/The-Human-Mind-Get-Smart-Part-1-of-3

posted by GeeSussFreeK 1 decade 6 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 4,328 views

The first part in the series uncovers what happens in our minds when we learn, remember and have original ideas. It explores what we can do to improve our ability to learn and manipulate knowledge, and... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 8,042 views

The author of the aforementioned book discusses a new, promising treatment for schizophrenia patients using Carl Rogers' theory of unconditional positive regard.

posted by nibiyabi 1 decade 6 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 2,548 views

This part explores what it is that makes us who we are and uncovers the universal battle we face to master our emotions and control our behavior. Professor Robert Winston explores how our minds shape... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 6,338 views

The Dutch Post-Impressionist master. Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland and Belgium. His period as an artist began in 1881 when he chose to study... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 4 months ago • 5,470 views • 59:24

From the bizarre prophecies of Charles Manson to the desperate paranoia of Jim Jones, cult leaders draw followers into worlds of power, paranoia, and death.

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 months 1 week ago • 1,155 views

"Every one of us possesses an armoury of instincts which keep us alive. We are often barely aware of them, but they act every day to protect us from danger and keep us fit and healthy. In the first programme... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 months ago • 5,153 views

Why are women who cheat more likely to be ovulating? How does our sense of smell lets us choose a partner that will give us healthier babies? "The instinct to have sex is one of the most potent we... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 10,858 views

Exceedingly complex processes are involved in the making of judgments and decisions. This program examines how and why people make good and bad judgements, and the psychology of taking risks. With Dr.... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 2 weeks ago • 3,002 views

"One day in 1968, Jane Elliott, a teacher in a small, all-white Iowa town, divided her third-grade class into blue-eyed and brown-eyed groups and gave them a daring lesson in discrimination. This is the... continue reading

Many factors contribute to our interpretation of reality. This program demonstrates how understanding the psychological processes that govern our behavior may help us to become more empathetic and independent... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 2 weeks ago • 4,671 views