Sex is complicated for different reasons in different cultures. But, it's the entire purpose of life, so there's no reason to blush. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, Sexuality,...

If you've ever wondered why you crave certain foods or what your appendix actually does, there's something in this collection for you!

FOMO (the fear of missing out) is a fairly common phenomenon, especially in this digital age. It can cause you significant stress and anxiety, but luckily psychologists have come up with a few tricks to combat it.

A lot of people have been pretty cooped up lately and it’s starting to bring out some strange desires in people. What context can psychology offer to help us understand what might be going on?

*Yaaawwwwwn* Did just reading the word make you feel like yawning yourself? Known as contagious yawning, the reasons behind this phenomenon have been attributed to both the physiological and psychological. It's been observed in children...

The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case for how reframing is the key to happiness.

Hank gets to chat with David Bodanis: an author, and expert on Albert Einstein. They discuss Einstein's fame and his feelings about the aesthetics of science, as well as Bodanis' upcoming book: "Einstein's Greatest Mistake".

Filmmaker Newton Aduaka shows clips from his powerful, lyrical feature film "Ezra," about a child soldier in Sierra Leone.

Researchers have developed ways to induce hallucinations, and though it sounds weird, it could also tell us a lot about mental health.

Fibromyalgia is not a well-understood malady, but scientists are making breakthroughs that could eventually help pin down both the causes and the cures.

Sleep is a crucial activity for our brains to function properly. But when you’re on the ISS, you face a myriad of distractions and obligations that make it difficult to get good shuteye. So how do these astronauts ever get restful sleep?

Why do I really, really want ice cream right now? Today we explore the science of food cravings!

Feeling motivated? Even if you are, do you know why? The story of Aaron Ralston can tell us a lot about motivation. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank tells us Ralston's story, as well as 4 theories of motivation...

There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a...

Howcast - Learn about psychological conditions that mimic seizures from Steve Wolf, MD and Patty McGoldrick, NP in this Howcast video.

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During these incredibly stressful days, OnlyGood TV is excited to launch a new series - Ask The Doctor - that explores the questions and provides some guidance for finding the road to achieving emotional, psychological and...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Ian Beck’s presentation of the character of Alfred’s trauma in 'Propping Up The Line'. Key learning points: - Beck is interested in exploring both the physical and psychological effects of World War One on...

Heroin is found in many different powdered forms, often mixed with other dangerous substances. How does Heroin affect the brain, and how does this make it one of the most dangerous drugs? Biology - Healthy Living - Heroin is a drug made...

Motivation is a mental and emotional state. So, we need to understand the basics of the psychology of motivation and how motivation works in the brain.<b<br/>r/>

That's what we will do in this video.

Ever felt like something was holding you back or that you didn't know why you were doing what you're doing? Here’s why. Abraham Maslow developed a hierarchy of needs 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation.” He described five levels of...

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht describes the relations between her poetry and historical writings.