Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Science
Speaking of Psychology
by American Psychological Association
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts |
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| Oct 1 | #39 | #36 | #39 |
About the show
"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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