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.
Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science is a podcast from the University of Maryland’s Psychology Department that makes psychological research accessible and relevant. Each episode breaks down current studies, explores key psychological topics, and introduces the people behind the science. Episodes range from deep dives into specific studies and research methods to stories about researchers’ career paths, all designed to make complex psychological science clear, engaging, and relevant to listeners outside academia.
For decades, the Stanford Prison Experiment has been held up as proof that ordinary people can quickly become cruel when placed in the wrong situation. In this episode of Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science, hosts Joey Barnet and Mike Dougherty take a closer look at that famous study — and the story we’ve been told about it. Drawing on a deep archival investigation by historian Thibault Le Texier, they unpack how coaching, selective reporting, and powerful storytelling transformed a deeply flawed study into a cornerstone of psychology, and why that matters for how we understand power, responsibility, and human behavior today.
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