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.
#psychological science, #psychology, #mental health, #clinical psychology
In this episode of Cracking the Shell on Psychological Science, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Redcay to explore how studying real‑time interaction is reshaping what we know about the social brain and autism.
We dive into second‑person neuroscience, brain‑to‑brain synchrony, and why measuring social cognition in isolation can miss what actually matters in everyday life. The conversation also unpacks emerging research showing that autism is not a single spectrum, but may involve distinct subgroups with different behavioral, neural, and genetic profiles—raising important questions about how we study, diagnose, and support autistic individuals.
#Autism. #Social Neuroscience, #Psychology
Resources:
Dr. Elizabeth Redcay lab site (Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab): https://dscn.umd.edu/index.html
Nature Genetics (2025): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-025-02224-z (four latent classes; genetics/developmental programs)
Nature Neuroscience (2023): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01259-x (brain–behavior dimensions; four reproducible subgroups; molecular/network links)
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