Jan 2nd, 2009 · One of John McCain's senior advisers was fired after he said Americans were suffering through a mental recession. Some say he was partially right. We explore the connection between the current financial crisis and psychology.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · To give or not to give — that is the question this December. With the economy in trouble, you might feel guilty about spending money on presents. Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard University, says that you shouldn't.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · What happens to someone's mind when he or she suddenly gets laid off? Richard Price, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, explores the "chain" of adversity.
Nov 28th, 2008 · Why is it so important to have turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving? Psychologists discuss how mood, memory and sense of smell can influence what ends up on the dinner table. Find out why aromas trigger vivid memories and how the brain tricks the stomach into overeating.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Despite the $700 billion bailout and central banks pumping new liquidity into the system, markets continue to drop. Dr. Richard Peterson, managing partner of MarketPsych, discsuses the psychology behind market gyration.
Oct 4th, 2008 · Crime writer Lynda La Plante created the award-winning BBC series Prime Suspect, as well as the popular series Trial & Retribution and The Commander. She shares her insights into the psychology of wrongdoers and the law enforcers who pursue them.
Sep 19th, 2008 · Science Friday broadcasts this week from the heart of the "chili belt" in Tuscon, Ariz. What makes peppers spicy? Why do some people love spicy foods? Researchers explain the chemistry of peppers and the psychology of spice.
Aug 25th, 2008 · To solve the murder of her own doppelganger, Detective Cassie Maddox assumes the dead woman's identity and enters into the complex, collective psychology of a charismatic group. Barrie Hardymon has a review.