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Brainscape

By Amelia Hilton

We are 'Brainscape' - The Glasgow University Psychology Society podcast.
We make thought-provoking episodes which explore real-life applications of psychology research.

Created by Amelia Hilton for the Glasgow University Psychology Society.
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Psychopathy: Criminal and Corporate - Psych Soc O’Clock - Episode 6

BrainscapeMar 16, 2019

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LGBTQ+ History Month - GULGBTQ+ collab

LGBTQ+ History Month - GULGBTQ+ collab

CW: Discrimination, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Queerphobia, Misogyny, Blackface, Nazi mentions, Ableism, Mental health issues and Suicide.

Brainscape are delighted to present this fabulosa LGBTQ+ History month special in collaboration with GULGBTQ+!

After a quick game of 'Queer Quiztory', hear our first ever podcast relay we will be discussing disability and the queer community, mental health services for LGBTQ+ people, representations and exclusion of trans people in Psychology, how attraction studies exclude LGB people, the pathologisation of asexuality and the positive psychology Queer Joy movement.

Episode google doc / resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U9S3e5zpfjGerQ_uuhiZfF7IW6DtPX4-heRwkfm7SrI/edit?usp=sharing

Episode credits
This podcast was written, hosted and recorded over zoom by:
Judith Neve
Ellie Brownlie
Amelia Hilton
Ally Lloyd
Cameron Macalister
Valentine Conlan
Emyrs Woodward
Tereza Valova
Paul Skinner
Emily Tunstall

The Brainscape Podcast was created by Amelia Hilton
This episode was edited and produced by Amelia Hilton, with original music by Jack Harding

Feb 26, 202101:08:26
Love in the time of COVID - part 2

Love in the time of COVID - part 2

Amelia, Isadora and Veronika talk about how those looking for love are navigating dating over lockdown. Listen for how people are greeting and meeting from home, how physical touch (and lack of) affects us and how dating apps are dominating and adapting.

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Isadora Corfield and Veronika Pavolovova.

Produced Amelia Hilton.


Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 30/10/2020 over zoom.

Nov 20, 202048:55
Love in the time of COVID - part 1

Love in the time of COVID - part 1

Amelia, Isadora and Veronika talk about the couples getting together, shacking and breaking up over lockdown.
Listen to part one for the scoop on celebrity crushes, lockdown love quiz and all the inventive ways we are staying connected while physically apart.

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Isadora Corfield and Veronika Pavolovova.

Produced Amelia Hilton.
Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 30/10/2020 over zoom.

Nov 12, 202039:59
Talk with Thoughts (Philosophy Society Podcast)

Talk with Thoughts (Philosophy Society Podcast)

Psychology and Philosophy join forces - Katie Moody talks to Amelia about the brand new philosophy society podcast 'thoughts' in this interview epsiode. Hear them dip into post-moderism, pain and time-travel in this fantastic collab episode.

Sep 14, 202031:59
Coronapod - Part 2

Coronapod - Part 2

Amelia, Ellie and Tereza discuss why lockdown has changed guilty pleasures, alcohol consumption and self presentation.

May 25, 202024:58
Coronapod - Part 1

Coronapod - Part 1

Amelia, Ellie and Tereza compete in a good news quiz and explore resilience and how life has changed under lockdown in part one of Coronapod.



















May 23, 202047:02
Coronapod - Campus chat

Coronapod - Campus chat

Ali asks UofG students about what has been keeping them hopeful during isolation.

May 22, 202000:43
Attached - Part 2

Attached - Part 2

Amelia,  Alex and Alejandra explore whether parental attachment really does impact your romantic relationships. 

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Alex Carlino-Rackett and Alejandra Jordano.

Produced Amelia Hilton.
Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 14/2/2020 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Apr 14, 202014:48
Attached - Part 1

Attached - Part 1

Amelia, Alex and Alejandra quiz eachother childhood attachment theory and discuss how your attachment style affects adult relationships.

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Alex Carlino-Rackett and Alejandra Jordano.

Produced Amelia Hilton.
Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 14/2/2020 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Mar 31, 202028:41
Attached - Campus chat

Attached - Campus chat

In this mini episode Ali asks UofG student about their relationship 'Red Flags' and warning signs in potential partners.

Mar 28, 202000:47
Storytime!

Storytime!

Amelia, Jacqueline and Merlin cover how stories are used in lying, learning and healing in this extended December episode.

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Jacqueline Tdestsgrob and Merlin Schaefer.

Produced Amelia Hilton.
Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 03/12/2019 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Dec 24, 201950:35
Loneliness - Part 2

Loneliness - Part 2

Amelia,  Ábel and Nefeli continue exploring loneliness, focusing on Older People - Social isolation prevelance, the physical and psychological effects of loneliness and different interventions.

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Nefeli Lambrou and Ábel Keszler.

Produced Amelia Hilton.
Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 16/11/2019 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Dec 06, 201937:60
Loneliness - Part 1

Loneliness - Part 1

Amelia, Ábel and Nefeli explore loneliness in young adults- what makes them feel lonely, whether social media reduces or increases loneliness and different coping mechanisms.

The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Nefeli Lambrou and Ábel Keszler.

Produced Amelia Hilton.
Original music by Jack Harding.

Recorded on the 1/11/2019 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Nov 16, 201948:51
Loneliness - Campus Chat

Loneliness - Campus Chat

Our Campus Chat correspondent Ali asks UofG students "what's the best way to overcome loneliness?"

Nov 05, 201901:16
Face your fears! - Brainscape Interview (Doctor Eugene Dawydiak and Doctor Jude Stevenson)
Nov 01, 201948:55
Face your Fears! - Part 2

Face your Fears! - Part 2

In Part 2 Amelia, Merlin and Lauren discuss unusual fears and different techniques to beat your fears (plus a bonus section where Amelia talks about her skydiving adventures!). 

Look at our citation document for more information on the studies and topics discussed in the episode - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-XIjJBDihQfjNlWtD3uT1qslvzLB1aJOI4ocIep8ms/edit?usp=sharing

Oct 31, 201927:18
Face your Fears! - Part 1

Face your Fears! - Part 1

Amelia, Merlin and Lauren bring you speedy studies and explore theories on fear in part 1 of our first Brainscape main episode.


Oct 30, 201922:52
Face your fears! - Campus Chat

Face your fears! - Campus Chat

UofG students answer the question "What's the best way to overcome your fears?"

Oct 29, 201901:07
at The Stand - Psych Soc O’Clock - Interview 6

at The Stand - Psych Soc O’Clock - Interview 6

This month we talk to professional funny people at Glasgow’s The Stand about everything that goes in writing, putting on and performing stand-up. With interviews and original material from Scott, Bruce Morton, Janey Godley, Stephen Buchanan, Rachel Jackson, Marc Jennings and Keith Farnan.  

Warning! There’s some strong language and a lot of laughs in this folks, so prepare yourselves. 


Find links to all our listening platforms here - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock

Youtube - https://youtu.be/xbYRlO2TCPs

Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society.
Recorded at The Stand, Glasgow on the 25th April, 2019.
Produced by Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding.
Psych Soc O’clock does not own any of the music (besides the theme-tune) used in the episode. 

A huge thanks to the Stand and all of the performers and staff that helped make this episode happen, see where they are performing next!

The Stand website - https://www.thestand.co.uk/whats-on/Glasgow (@StandGlasgow)
Compere - Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley)
Stephen Buchanan (@sbuchanan27 ‏)
Rachel Jackson (@r_jacz)
Marc Jennings  (@MarcJennings90)
Keith Farnan (@KeithFarnan)
Bruce Morton (http://www.brucemorton.net/)

Psych Soc O’Clock email - psychsococlock@gmail.com

Psych Soc O’Clock youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKICbmTlhVeL1OzbEZSyjRA

GU Psychology Society FB - https://www.facebook.com/GUpsychologysociety/

May 01, 201901:06:41
Make 'em laugh - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 7
Apr 17, 201901:01:29
Psychopathy in Prisons - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 5 (Marc Kozlowski)

Psychopathy in Prisons - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 5 (Marc Kozlowski)

In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks with Associate Professor Marc Kozlowski from Edinburgh Napier University about diagnosing and interacting with psychopathic individuals within the criminal justice system.  

Listen on

Apple Podcasts - (to come)

Spotify - (to come)

Anchor (to access all other platforms) - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock

Youtube - https://youtu.be/kTqx-rT6MEw


Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society 

This conversation was recorded by Amelia Hilton and Professor Marc Kozlowski 

Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding 

Original music by Jack Harding 

Recorded in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab 


Psych Soc O’Clock email - psychsococlock@gmail.com

Psych Soc O’Clock youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKICbmTlhVeL1OzbEZSyjRA


Marc’s webiste - https://www.napier.ac.uk/error?aspxerrorpath=/people/marc-kozlowski

Scottish Prison Service website - http://www.sps.gov.uk/


PCL-R - Hare, R. D. (2003). The hare psychopathy checklist-revised (2nd ed.). Toronto: Multi-Health Systems.

CAPP diagnostic tool - https://www.gcu.ac.uk/capp2/whatisthecapp/


GU Psychology Society FB - https://www.facebook.com/GUpsychologysociety/

Jack Harding’s website - https://www.jackharding.me/?fbclid=IwAR1dG3sPPBS95aAsLFaUDJ5Ra1kF-b_QN0dVjF07DHgnFsjhn1iz8q-_HUw



Mar 31, 201953:34
Psychopathy: Criminal and Corporate - Psych Soc O’Clock - Episode 6

Psychopathy: Criminal and Corporate - Psych Soc O’Clock - Episode 6

In this Psych Soc O’Clock episode Amelia, Kevin and Elisa discuss Psychopathy - looking at common misconceptions, the different types of psychopaths and discuss its evolutionary origins. Featuring Mary Turner Thomson who discusses how she discovered her husband was a Psychopath.

Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society 

Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Kevin Wilson-Smith and Emily Smith 

Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding, with original music by Jack Harding 

Recorded in University of Glasgow School of Psychology faculty Speech Lab 


Listen on:

Anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock/episodes/Psychopathy-Criminal-and-Corporate---Psych-Soc-OClock---Episode-6-e3fhiv

Youtube - https://youtu.be/8TKPZxdHZ8E


Psych Soc O’Clock email - psychsococlock@gmail.com

Psych Soc O’Clock youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKICbmTlhVeL1OzbEZSyjRA

Psych Soc O’Clock anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock

GU Psychology Society FB - https://www.facebook.com/GUpsychologysociety/


Mary Turner Thomson’s website -  http://www.maryturnerthomson.com 


Jack Harding’s website - https://www.jackharding.me/?fbclid=IwAR1dG3sPPBS95aAsLFaUDJ5Ra1kF-b_QN0dVjF07DHgnFsjhn1iz8q-_HUw


References - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wb45zaxs53oy_AQx757_qlLWaeYs0ofXluwzIwghASQ/edit?usp=sharing

Mar 16, 201901:04:29
Looking Good - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 4 (Professor Ben Jones)

Looking Good - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 4 (Professor Ben Jones)

Looking Good - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 4 (Professor Ben Jones)

In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks to Professor Ben Jones about his research from the face lab and which physical characteristics make us all hot and bothered.

Listen on

Anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock
Youtube - https://youtu.be/GiM12DddyxU

Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This conversation was recorded by Amelia Hilton and Professor Ben Jones

Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding
Original music by Jack Harding 

Recorded in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab 

Psych Soc O’Clock email - psychsococlock@gmail.com

Psych Soc O’Clock youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKICbmTlhVeL1OzbEZSyjRA


Links to Ben’s work  -
http://facelab.org/People/benjones

http://www.faceresearch.org/ - short face perception experiments!
How symmetrical is your face? - http://www.pichacks.com/welcome.php# 


GU Psychology Society FB - https://www.facebook.com/GUpsychologysociety/

Jack Harding’s website - https://www.jackharding.me/?fbclid=IwAR1dG3sPPBS95aAsLFaUDJ5Ra1kF-b_QN0dVjF07DHgnFsjhn1iz8q-_HUw

Feb 27, 201954:46
Love is in the air - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 5

Love is in the air - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 5

Love is in the air - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 5

In this Psych Soc O’Clock episode Amelia, Emma and Elisa look at some lovely studies about physical attraction, tips for successful dating profiles and first dates, what makes long-term relationships works and love and affection for our family, friends and pets.


Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society 

Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Emma Strang and Elisa Serra

Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding, with original music by Jack Harding 

Recorded in University of Glasgow School of Psychology faculty Speech Lab 


Listen on:

Anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock/episodes/Love-is-in-the-air---Psych-Soc-OClock---Episode-5-e3755u

Youtube - https://youtu.be/GhvE5MoVo2U


Psych Soc O’Clock email - psychsococlock@gmail.com

Psych Soc O’Clock youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKICbmTlhVeL1OzbEZSyjRA

Psych Soc O’Clock anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock

GU Psychology Society FB - https://www.facebook.com/GUpsychologysociety/


Peter Lovatt’s website - https://www.peterlovatt.com/

Peter Lovatt’s textbook ‘Dance Psychology’ - https://www.peterlovatt.com/apps/webstore/


Jack Harding’s website - https://www.jackharding.me/?fbclid=IwAR1dG3sPPBS95aAsLFaUDJ5Ra1kF-b_QN0dVjF07DHgnFsjhn1iz8q-_HUw

Feb 14, 201901:06:56
Making and breaking habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 4
Jan 31, 201901:01:08
Handling habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 3 (Professor Lawrence Barsalou)

Handling habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 3 (Professor Lawrence Barsalou)

Handling habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 3 (Professor Laurence Barsalou)

In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks to Professor Lawrence Barsalou about habit models, healthy eating, stress and saying ‘kind of’ too much. 

Apologies for the slight hissing, we had a recording issue we have fixed for the next episode!

Listen on

Anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8HKOvdX5zQ&t=16s

Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This conversation was recorded by Amelia Hilton and Professor Lawrence

Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding
Original music by Jack Harding 

Recorded in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab 

Psych Soc O’Clock email - psychsococlock@gmail.com

Psych Soc O’Clock youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKICbmTlhVeL1OzbEZSyjRA

Psych Soc O’Clock soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/psychsococlock

Psych Soc O’Clock spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/04rGxDKxXLa7OE96cA0Vta?si=i4O71s6mQHeZ5TQLAhcwGA

Links to Larry’s work  -
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psychology/staff/lawrencebarsalou/

http://barsaloulab.org/lab-members/lawrence-barsalou/

GU Psychology Society FB - https://www.facebook.com/GUpsychologysociety/

Jack Harding’s website - https://www.jackharding.me/?fbclid=IwAR1dG3sPPBS95aAsLFaUDJ5Ra1kF-b_QN0dVjF07DHgnFsjhn1iz8q-_HUw

Jan 28, 201957:14
Wishes for a Wonderful Winter - Psych Soc O'Clock (Ep. 3 part 1)
Jan 28, 201901:03:48
Exams, here we go again - Psych Soc O'Clock (Ep. 2 part 1)
Jan 28, 201944:34
Catching some ZZZs - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 2 (Dr. Heather Cleland Woods and Holly Scott)
Jan 28, 201933:16
Eerie Ethics - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 1 (Professor Helena Paterson)

Eerie Ethics - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 1 (Professor Helena Paterson)

 

Amelia and Professor Helena Paterson delve into some ‘eerie ethics’ and discuss psychological studies which give us the creeps.

References from the recording:

The study that broke science:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_Bem#.…e.22_controversy

Superstitious perception:
Gosselin,  F., & Schyns, P. G. (2003). Superstitious perceptions reveal  properties of internal representations. Psychological Science, 14(5),  505-509.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12930484

The Monster Study:
Silverman, F. H. (1988). The “monster” study. Journal of fluency disorders, 13(3), 225-231.
www.spring.org.uk/2007/06/monster-study.php - (not the study itself, but includes key information)

Carney Landis:
Landis,  C. (1924). Studies of Emotional Reactions. II. General Behavior and  Facial Expression. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 4(5), 447.
psycnet.apa.org/record/1926-08449-001;
bizzarrobazar.com/en/2017/05/28/le…i-carney-landis/
- (summary of Landis)

Mischel Marshmallow study:
Mischel,  W., & Baker, N. (1975). Cognitive appraisals and transformations in  delay behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 31(2),  254.

Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the University of Glasgow Psychology Society
Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton and Professor Helena Paterson
Produced and edited by Amelia Hilton
Original music by Sonia Kilman
(Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonia.killmann.3
Instagram: @dream__beings)
Recording facilities provided by the University of Glasgow Critical Studies department

Jan 28, 201929:37
Happy Halloween! - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 1

Happy Halloween! - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 1

This Halloween on Psych Soc O’Clock we explore the scarier side of  psychology, exploring why and when we feel fear and the scary effects  halloween costume cultural appropriation can have on all of us.  
Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the University of Glasgow  Psychology Society  Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Emma Strang and Lea Kati.

Produced by Amelia Hilton Edited by Imogen Mcleod  Original music by Sonia Kilman (Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonia.killmann.3 Instagram: @dream__beings)
Recording facilities provided by the University of Glasgow Critical  Studies department  

Studies mentioned in the podcast:  
Cole, B., Matheson, K., & Anisman, H. (2007). The Moderating Role of  Ethnic Identity and Social Support on Relations Between Well‐Being and  Academic Performance 1. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 37(3),  592-615.  
Feinstein, J. S., Adolphs, R., Damasio, A., & Tranel, D. (2011). The  human amygdala and the induction and experience of fear. Current  biology, 21(1), 34-38.  
Fryberg, S. A., Markus, H. R., Oyserman, D., & Stone, J. M. (2008).  Of warrior chiefs and Indian princesses: The psychological consequences  of American Indian mascots. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 30(3),  208-218.  
Goff, P. A., Steele, C. M., & Davies, P. G. (2008). The space  between us: stereotype threat and distance in interracial contexts.  Journal of personality and social psychology, 94(1), 91.  
Kawai, N., Kubo, K., Masataka, N., & Hayakawa, S. (2016). Conserved  evolutionary history for quick detection of threatening faces. Animal  cognition, 19(3), 655-660.  
Lipp, O. V. (2006). Of snakes and flowers: Does preferential detection  of pictures of fear-relevant animals in visual search reflect on  fear-relevance?. Emotion, 6(2), 296.  
Öhman, A., & Mineka, S. (2001). Fears, phobias, and preparedness:  toward an evolved module of fear and fear learning. Psychological  review, 108(3), 483.  
Öhman, A., & Soares, J. J. (1994). " Unconscious anxiety": phobic  responses to masked stimuli. Journal of abnormal psychology, 103(2),  231.  Phelps, E. A. (2004).
Human emotion and memory: interactions of the  amygdala and hippocampal complex. Current opinion in neurobiology,  14(2), 198-202.  Seligman, M. E. (1971). Phobias and preparedness. Behavior therapy,  2(3), 307-320.  
Stone, J., & McWhinnie, C. (2008). Evidence that blatant versus  subtle stereotype threat cues impact performance through dual processes.  Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 44(2), 445-452.

Other links:  Ohio univeristy poster campaign:  www.ohio.edu/orgs/stars/Poster_Campaign.html  
Evolutionary roots of fear:  www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conten…noredirect=on  
Why do we enjoy fear?: online.csp.edu/blog/psychology/psychology-of-fear

Jan 28, 201919:23