Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science
Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science
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Learn about the research and outreach activities taking place in the Psychology Department at the University of Maryland, and the stories behind the people doing the research, all delivered in bite sized nuggets. Listen in to learn about the science of psychology and how we're advancing solutions to real world problems.
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Explores topics in psychology, mental health, and technology, including episodes that examine the role of tech in mental health services, the impact of social media on youth, and cognitive training's effect on everyday functioning, with a focus on practical solutions and scientific research findings.
Learn about the research and outreach activities taking place in the Psychology Department at the University of Maryland, and the stories behind the people doing the research, all delivered in bite sized nuggets. Listen in to learn about the science of psychology and how we’re advancing solutions to real world problems.
In this episode, we tackle the controversial claim that Tylenol causes Autism. But,does it really? How strong is the evidence and might there be alternative explanations for this observation? In this episode, Dr. Desi Jones breaks down what the research actually says, what it doesn't say, and why such claims can be detrimental.
Suggested Readings
- Meta-analysis showing no relationship between acedemphin and Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(25)02106-9/fulltext
- The discussed qualitative synthesis used to argue for a relation is here: https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-025-01208-0
- The Swedish population-based study showing no relationship after controlling for siblings is https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2817406.
- Opinion Piece by Dr. Jones in the Baltimore Sun is here : https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/09/27/trump-autism-tylenol/?share=yp2puwmwwwromrmptuom
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