The history of LGBTQ psychology from Stonewall to now, with Peter Hegarty, PhD

The history of LGBTQ psychology from Stonewal...

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Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD

Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration of dealing with chronic pain. These experiences can leave scars on our minds as well as our bodies. Psychologist James C. Jackson, PhD, aut ...  Show more

Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD

Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, the number of places where we're asked to tip has multiplied. Social psychologist and tipping researcher Michael Lynn, PhD, discusses “tip creep” and how digital payment screens are reshaping ...  Show more

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