Brains vs. Beliefs: Debunking Psychological Misconceptions
Brains vs. Beliefs: Debunking Psychological Misconceptions
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This podcast will cover the fascinating world of psychological science through discussing the research behind popular myths related to psychology, such as the idea that we only use 10% of our brain. Hosted by Dr. Karla Lassonde and Dr. Emily Stark, psychology professors, we will cover misconceptions about psychology and how they have been researched by psychological scientists.
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The podcast focuses on demystifying psychological myths and misconceptions, covering topics such as the 10% brain usage myth, the reality behind 'learning styles', and the effects of cognitive dissonance on decision-making, with episodes like 'The Truth About Memory' and 'Why We Forget: Dispelling the 10% Myth'.
This podcast covers the fascinating world of psychological science through discussing the research behind popular myths related to psychology, such as the idea that we only use 10% of our brain. Hosted by Dr. Karla Lassonde and Dr. Emily Stark, psychology professors, we discuss misconceptions about psychology and how they have been researched by psychological scientists.
Date: November 21, 2025
Brains vs. Beliefs: Debunking Psychological Misconceptions
Episode 1: Learning Styles
In this episode, psychologists Karla Lassonde and Emily Stark discuss the misconception that we learn best when teaching styles are paired with learning styles. We describe the origins of this mistaken belief, how this is promoted in the media, and share how research has tested this assumption and shown it to be false. We explain how although we may have preferences for how we like to learn information, matching teaching to our learning preferences doesn’t actually help us learn faster or remember more information.
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