Unit 8

Motivation & Emotion

Articles / Podcasts

Inside Out and Psychology of Emotions: Follow this link!

The myth of self-controlPsychologists say using willpower to achieve goals is overhyped. Here’s what actually works.

Feeding the Green-Eyed Monster: What Happens When Envy Turns Ugly Envy is an unflattering, miserable emotion. It can prompt us to improve our lives — and also cause us to feel resentment, rage, and a desire for revenge.

When It Comes To Our Lives On Social Media, 'There's Always Another Story'Many studies have shown that people who use social media may be unhappier than those who don't. This week on Hidden Brain, we explore the psychological effect social media has on us.

Hidden Brain Podcast: Social Media and Sense of Belonging

How to Help Kids Stop Automatic Negative ThoughtsAll kids blow things out of proportion or jump to conclusions at times, but consistently distorting reality is not innocuous.

Videos

Crash Course: Motivation

Crash Course: Feeling all the Feels

Crash Course: Emotion, Stress, and Health

Crash Course: Sex

Schacthter & Singer Two-Factor Theory of Emotion

Theories of Emotion

Hunger: The Science of Appetite

Hunger: Endless Soup Bowl

Hunger: Ice Cream Social

Stress: Why You Always Get Sick After Finals

Non-Verbal Expression of Emotion & Lying

Non-Verbal Expression of Emotion & Lying-Lance Armstrong

Non-Verbal Expression of Emotion: Duchenne Smile (Brain Games)

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