SciShow
Kids and Sugar The SweetandLowdown
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: Parents blaming their kids' active behavior on sugar. But is it true? Hank gives you sweet-and-lowdown on the extent to which sugar can and can't affect behavior, in kids and...
SciShow
Is Passive-Aggressiveness a Personality Disorder?
You might have a roommate who rolls their eyes a lot and leaves sassy sticky notes all over the place, but no matter how frustrating it is, it’s probably not a personality disorder.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What happens when you have a concussion? - Clifford Robbins
Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million concussions. How dangerous are all those concussions? The answer is complicated and lies in how the brain responds when...
Crash Course
Measuring Personality: Crash Course Psychology
How would you measure a personality? What, exactly, is the self? Well, as you've come to expect, it's not that easy to nail down an answer for those questions. Whether you're into blood, bile, earth, wind, fire, or those Buzzfeed...
Crash Course
Sociology & the Scientific Method: Crash Course Sociology
What puts the “science” in social science? Today we’ll explore positivist sociology and how sociologists use empirical evidence to explore questions about the social world. We’ll also introduce two alternatives: interpretative sociology...
Crash Course
Monsters. They're Us, Man: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're starting our discussion of Mythical Creatures with the WORST creatures. Monsters. What makes a monster monstrous though? Mike Rugnetta will guide you through the fine line between a magical creature and a monster....
SciShow
The Real Secret to Fighting Peer Pressure
The advice "Just Say No" may not always work, but knowing the psychology behind peer pressure can help you maintain control when you’re experiencing it.
Crash Course
Psychological Research - Crash Course Psychology
So how do we apply the scientific method to psychological research? Lots of ways, but today Hank talks about case studies, naturalistic observation, surveys and interviews, and experimentation. Also he covers different kinds of bias in...
SciShow
Is Psychology a Science?
Psychology research can be tricky, because brains are complicated. But does that mean it isn't a science?
Crash Course
Intro to Psychology - Crash Course Psychology
What does Psychology mean? Where does it come from? Hank gives you a 10 minute intro to one of the more tricky sciences and talks about some of the big names in the development of the field. Welcome to Crash Course Psychology!!!
Crash Course
Social Development: Crash Course Sociology
What makes you… you? How did you get to be that way? Today we’re talking about social development, starting with the role of nature and nurture in influencing a person’s development. We’ll discuss socialization, the importance of care &...
Bizarre Beasts
How This Bat Learned To Fish
New ReviewThe greater bulldog bat lives in Central and South America where it uses its enormous feet to catch fish right out of the water.
Bizarre Beasts
The Tiny Scorpions* In Your House
New ReviewPseudoscorpions are not actually scorpions, but a completely different type of arachnid with little claws, but no stinging tail. These tiny guys eat dust mites and other household pests while being some of nature’s most bizarre hitchhikers.
Curated Video
Culture Consists of Many Factors
New ReviewThere are a number of factors that constitute a culture—manners, mind-set, rituals, laws, ideas, and language, to name a few. External factors that also comprise a culture include religious beliefs, arts, customs, beliefs, ceremonies,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. Carl Hart - The Effects of Drugs on the Brain and Behavior
New ReviewCarl Hart, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Columbia University, studies how drugs affect the brain and behavior. His research focuses on debunking common myths about drugs, such as the false belief that substances like crack...
Curated Video
Breaking the Infinite Scroll: Understanding the Psychology Behind Social Media Consumption
New ReviewThis video explores the similarities between the behavior of mice in a Skinner box and our scrolling habits on social media. It highlights how the repetitive behavior of seeking rewards through scrolling can lead to excessive time spent...
Curated Video
Understanding Online Trolling: Don't Take the Bait
New ReviewThis video explains the concept of trolling in online behavior, likening it to fishing with bait to provoke and upset others. Trolls seek negative social rewards by causing mischief and watching others react. The key to dealing with...
Wonderscape
Building a Bully-Free Community: Positive Group Strategies
New ReviewSocial Emotional Learning My Well-Being_ How to Handle a Bully V1-0005 The strategies outlined in the video focus on the power of group intervention in combating bullying. By fostering a community that does not tolerate bullying...
Wonderscape
Responding to Bullying: Strategies to Stop and Prevent Harmful Behavior
New ReviewSocial Emotional Learning My Well-Being_ How to Handle a Bully V1-0003 This video provides guidance on how to effectively respond to bullying by emphasizing the importance of not fighting back or accepting the behavior. It encourages...
Wonderscape
Recognizing and Preventing Bullying: A Comprehensive Guide
New ReviewSocial Emotional Learning My Well-Being_ How to Handle a Bully V1-0002 This video provides valuable insights on recognizing different forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. It emphasizes the importance...
Wonderscape
Understanding Bullying: Taking Back Power and Control
New ReviewSocial Emotional Learning My Well-Being_ How to Handle a Bully V1-0001 This video explores the definition of bullying, why it happens, and the underlying reasons behind a bully's behavior. It emphasizes the importance of understanding...
Wonderscape
Understanding Bird Migration: The Reasons and Patterns Behind Seasonal Movements
Science Kids Birds and Bird Migration V1-0002 Birds migrate to secure vital resources like food and shelter, with those in the Northern Hemisphere moving north in spring for abundant food and nesting opportunities, then heading south in...
Curated Video
How to Deal with a Flirtatious Co-Worker
Howcast - You're not exactly sure when that nerd in Accounting started thinking it would be okay to drop by your cubicle 15 times a day, but—Oh, no!—here he comes again!
Curated Video
How To Teach Your Dog To Heel
Howcast - Teaching your dog to heel will make walks more fun and relaxing for both of you.