We may all count on our fingers, but we are not all counting on them the same way. In a 2012 issue of Cognition , German researchers Andrea Bender and Sieghard Beller argue that the extent of cultural diversity in finger-counting has been hugely underestimated. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of finger counting. The post The Psychology of Finger Counting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Dec 01, 2023•8 min
It can be really stressful to try to make the holidays a happy time. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about what psychological ingredients can help ensure more meaningful connections. The post Creating Happy Holidays appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Nov 24, 2023•8 min
When it comes to theories about behavior change if it seems too good to be true it probably is. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about the popular “Nudge ” theory and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. The post Nudge Theory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Nov 17, 2023•8 min
There is playoff fever around the country and things are particularly hot here in Texas. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of why playoffs are so engaging. The post Playoffs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Nov 13, 2023
Studies of charisma suggest that there are two key dimensions of a charismatic person that researchers have called “affability” and “influence.” Affability reflects how likable someone is and influence relates to people’s leadership ability and likelihood of motivating others to do something. We know not everyone possesses such traits but what is less obvious is that you don’t need all those traits to be successful or a great team player. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markma...
Nov 03, 2023•8 min
Some new research suggests that there is a lot more we consider when deciding to tell a fib or not. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about what’s on “the lying brain” and why it matters. The post The Lying Brain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 27, 2023•8 min
A midlife crisis is a time of transition when we might question what we’ve accomplished, done, or not done, and ask things like the Talking Heads do of our “ Once in a Lifetime .” But what is a midlife crisis psychologically? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about the midlife crisis and how to navigate it. The post The Midlife Crisis appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 19, 2023•8 min
The way we respond to deadlines varies quite a bit. Some people fall apart when they’re up against a deadline while for others deadlines help them focus, and then there are those for whom deadlines don’t seem to matter at all. So, as with most things in science, the answer to the question about if deadlines actually help to motivate us is, it depends. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about deadlines and motivation. The post Are W...
Oct 13, 2023•9 min
Feeling a bit nervous before an exam is normal and sometimes can even help to focus your attention. But as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , test anxiety, can interfere with your test-taking performance, and hence not really demonstrate your aptitude for the subject. The post Test Anxiety appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 05, 2023•8 min
When it comes to taking tests, like college prep tests for example, why does how fast you complete the test matter? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about why speed matters when taking tests, but also why it’s not the best way to test for intelligence or to determine success. The post Speed and Test Taking appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 29, 2023•8 min
Recognition is important, but it can be a double-edged sword if it’s not thoughtful and honest. In fact, it might often be counterproductive when trying to cultivate self-motivation. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. The post Intrinsic & Extrinsic Reward appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 22, 2023•8 min
Recognition is a big deal. When we are not recognized for the things we do that are important to us we can feel invisible. However, there are many elements to recognition that we might not, well, recognize. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about expectation and recognition. The post Recognition and Expectation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 15, 2023•8 min
We have so many wonderful apps and gadgets that help us stay on track with our lives and goals so why would anyone still use a piece of paper and pen to make a list? It turns out there is a lot more to list-making than meets the eye. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of lists. The post Why Do We Make Lists? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 09, 2023•8 min
In psychology, the “Dark Triad” refers to narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. How do we identify those who are “high in the Dark Triad” and why is it important? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the Dark Triad. The post The Dark Triad (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 01, 2023•8 min
We might feel like we’ve been duped when we believe a lie someone has told us, and we may want to crawl into a hole when we share “fake news” on Facebook. But in actuality, we have evolved to trust vs. to question, which is why our tendency toward credulity is easily taken advantage of. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of what is known as “gaslighting” and how to put checks in place so you are less susceptible to being taken fo...
Aug 25, 2023•8 min
Making judgments based on merit is a common practice in our society, but how do we determine what counts when it comes to merit, and is it the best way to judge skills and ability? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy ask if there is any merit to merit. The post Merit appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 18, 2023•8 min
Why don’t we lie to get what we want? We may think that if we are in a situation where we need something we don’t have we would do almost anything to get it, including lying, but as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head a recent study found that that is not the case. The post Scarcity and Lying appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 11, 2023•8 min
Self-Determination Theory suggests that there are three fundamental psychological needs humans have in order to thrive: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. But what do those things mean in terms of our day-to-day lives? In the third and final installment of our Two Guys on Your Head series on Self-Determination , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy discuss relatedness. The post Self-Determination Theory: Relatedness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 04, 2023•8 min
Self-Determination Theory suggests that there are three fundamental psychological needs humans have in order to thrive: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. But what do those things mean in terms of our day-to-day lives? In part II of our Two Guys on Your Head series on Self-Determination , Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy discuss competence. The post Self-Determination Theory: Competence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 28, 2023•8 min
Some people may feel constrained, unmotivated, or alienated, while others are curious, and feel vital and self-motivated. It turns out that these differences are not just biological but have a lot to do with social context. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy discuss Autonomy; part one of our series on Self-Determination Theory . The post Self-Determination Theory: Autonomy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 21, 2023•9 min
When it comes to assessing risk and preventing calamity, as humans, we’re not so great. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke , we talk about why it’s important to structure our environment in a way that protects us from ourselves. The post Risk and Prevention appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 14, 2023•8 min
In part one of our exploration of values-alignment interventions Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke of Two Guys on Your Head discussed a recent study by Dr. David Yeager, Dr. Cintia Hinojosa, and Dr. Christopher Bryan that demonstrates how interventions that attach certain behaviors to already existing values held by participants can be very effective. In part II we go a bit deeper into understanding just what values-alignment is and how it works. The post Values-Alignment Interventions Part II ap...
Jul 07, 2023•8 min
Changing behavior and forming new habits can be difficult, however as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head a recent study by Dr. David Yeager, Dr. Cintia Hinojosa, and Dr. Christopher Bryan demonstrates how interventions that attach certain behaviors to already existing values held by participants can be very effective. The post Growth Mindset and Values-Alignment Interventions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 30, 2023•8 min
We may think that we see with our eyes and hear with our ears, etc. but it turns out to be much more complicated. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore sense and perception. The post We See With Our Brains (rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 23, 2023•8 min
New research suggests that the link between money and happiness could be more cohesive than previously thought. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore how more money can make you happier. The post Money, Happiness and Community appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 16, 2023•8 min
It takes a lot of confidence and humility to admit when we’re wrong, and that is especially true when it comes to science. So in the edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman , Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy are taking a moment to highlight one “Adversarial Collaboration” that could change the way we look at the relationship between money and happiness. “Income and emotional well-being: A conflict resolved” by Matthew Killingsworth, Daniel Khaneman, and Barbara Mellers The post Adve...
Jun 09, 2023•8 min
Laughter may be the best medician, but do we really understand why? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore the psychology of laughter. The post Why We Laugh appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 02, 2023•8 min
We’ve done shows on the importance of being open to new opportunities; in short, saying yes. And while saying yes is very important, we might be too prone to saying yes to things when we should be saying no. Why is hard to say no? Why don’t we take into account the opportunity cost when we’re considering our options? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how to practice saying no, and why it matters. The post How To Say “No” And Why It’s Important...
May 26, 2023•8 min
It’s summertime, and for some, that means it’s time for a vacation. But how do you get the most out of your time off and truly vacate? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how to disconnect and why it’s important. The post How To Disconnect appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 19, 2023•8 min
We may think creativity is being able to come up with a new idea no one has ever thought about before, but in reality, so many factors go into what it means to be creative and innovative. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , we revisit a 2016 SXSW event where Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke. and Rebecca McInroy discuss memory, innovation, creativity, and productivity. The post Innovation and Creativity (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 12, 2023•8 min
