On episode 24 of A POP of Psych, Julia discusses the phenomenon of social loafing, studies regarding social loafing, and causes and advice. In this episode, Julia is joined by co-host Stacey as a guest. To view the resources used for this episode, as well as to express any questions, comments, or concerns, please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych. It is encouraged to look at some of the studies done regarding this topic on the resources page ..read more

Stacey notes her personal observations on Patrick Bateman, the main character of Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho. To view the resources used for this episode, as well as to express any questions, comments, or concerns, please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych ..read more

On the 22nd episode of A POP of Psych, Michelle casually covers the basics the Freudian psychology. In this episode, Michelle tries to make sense of Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore through the application of Sigmund Freud's theories (psychoanalysis!).  ..read more

On episode 21 of A POP of Psych, Julia discusses the theories of why we cry and some studies on crying. In this episode, Julia is joined by co-host Stacey as a guest. To view the resources used for this episode, as well as to express any questions, comments, or concerns, please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych. It is highly encouraged to look at some of the studies done regarding this topic on the resources page ..read more

On episode 20 of A POP of Psych, Stacey discusses what cancel culture is. She is later joined by Rachel, who expresses her thoughts on the matter in a discussion with Stacey. Please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych to contact us. All the resources and more mentioned in the episode are linked in the Resources and Script sections of the website ..read more

On the 19th episode, Michelle investigates the psychology and evolutionary biology underlying beauty and how these the human judgment of attractiveness may be determined. She also delves into a discussion (or a rant — oops!) regarding societal beauty standards while referring to the South Korean webtoons True Beauty and My ID is Gangnam Beauty to highlight her ideas. Check out our website, linked in our podcast description for more information! Hope you enjoy ..read more

On episode 18 of A POP of Psych, Julia discusses the importance of smiling and the benefits of it for yourself and others. In this episode, Julia is joined by co-host Stacey as a guest. To view the script and resources used for this episode, as well as to express any questions, comments, or concerns, please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych. It is highly encouraged to look at some of the studies done regarding this topic on the resources page ..read more

On Episode 17, Stacey looks at dynamics of a friendship, particularly in relation to degree of "-troversion" associated with a party. This episode guest stars introverted Stacey's extroverted bestie, Rachel (names in conversation changed for privacy reasons). Resources and transcript on apopofpsych.wixsite.com ; Houston: https://positivepsychology.com/introversion-extroversion-spectrum/ Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21241308 ..read more

On episode 16 of A POP of Psych, Michelle discusses the darker side of the holidays: the phenomenon known to psychologists as "holiday blues." Stacey describes a few tips to alleviating holiday blues. To view the script and resources used for this episode, as well as to express any questions, comments, or concerns, please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych ..read more

On episode 15 of A POP of Psych, Julia discusses the concepts of social cues, why someone would want to interpret them, and the benefits of it. In this episode, Julia is joined by co-host Stacey as a guest. To view the script and resources used for this episode, as well as to express any questions, comments, or concerns, please visit our website at https://apopofpsych.wixsite.com/psych. It is highly encouraged to look at some of the studies done regarding this topic on the resources page ..read more