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W. Keith Campbell: The psychology of narcissism

Narcissism isn't just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists. [Direc...
https://www.ted.com/talks/w_keith_campbell_the_psychology_of_narcissism

Philip Zimbardo: The psychology of evil

Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In this talk, he shares insights and graphic unseen photos from the Abu Ghraib trials. Then he talks about the flip side: how easy it is to be a hero, and how we can rise to the challenge.
https://www.ted.com/talks/philip_zimbardo_the_psychology_of_evil

Philip Zimbardo: The psychology of time

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo says happiness and success are rooted in a trait most of us disregard: the way we orient toward the past, present and future. He suggests we calibrate our outlook on time as a first step to improving our lives.
https://www.ted.com/talks/philip_zimbardo_the_psychology_of_time

Ben Ambridge: 9 myths about psychology, debunked

How much of what you think about psychology is actually wrong? In this whistle-stop tour of disproved ideas, Ben Ambridge shares nine popular ideas about psychology that have been proven wrong -- and uncovers a few surprising truths about how our brains really work.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_ambridge_9_myths_about_psychology_debunked

Orit Tykocinski: The counterintuitive psychology of insurance

The real reason you buy insurance may have as much to do with pleasing your psyche as it does protecting your wallet. Behavioral psychologist Orit Tykocinski explores the connection between insurance and the reality-distorting risks of "magical thinking" that may make you reconsider your own rationale.
https://www.ted.com/talks/orit_tykocinski_the_counterintuitive_psychology_of_insurance

Sara Garofalo: The psychology behind irrational decisions

Often people make decisions that are not "rational" from a purely economical point of view — meaning that they don't necessarily lead to the best result. Why is that? Are we just bad at dealing with numbers and odds? Or is there a psychological mechanism behind it? Sara Garofalo explains heuristics, problem-solving approaches based on previous e...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_garofalo_the_psychology_behind_irrational_decisions

Martin Seligman: The new era of positive psychology

Martin Seligman talks about psychology -- as a field of study and as it works one-on-one with each patient and each practitioner. As it moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?
https://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_the_new_era_of_positive_psychology

Dan Gilbert: The psychology of your future self

"Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." Dan Gilbert shares recent research on a phenomenon he calls the "end of history illusion," where we somehow imagine that the person we are right now is the person we'll be for the rest of time. Hint: that's not the case.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_psychology_of_your_future_self

Psychology: Understanding Happiness

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Understanding Happiness, expert explorers of the mind chart our understanding of how happiness is created and cultivated. Their insights challenge our most basic cultu...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/psychology

Keith Payne: The psychology of inequality and political division

"If we want to fix our politics, we have to do something about inequality," says social psychologist Keith Payne. Showing how economic inequality changes the way people see and behave towards one another, Payne helps explain the rise of the political polarization that's slicing up society -- and challenges us to think twice the next time we dism...
https://www.ted.com/talks/keith_payne_the_psychology_of_inequality_and_political_division

Playlist: The political mind (6 talks)

How do politics affect psychology, influence behavior and create polarization? A quest to demystify what the political does to society and the mind (and vice versa).
Curated by TED · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_political_mind

Christian Jarrett: Why are we so attached to our things?

After witnessing the "violent rage" shown by babies whenever deprived of an item they considered their own, Jean Piaget – a founding father of child psychology – observed something profound about human nature: Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early. But why do we become so attached to things? Christian Jarrett details the psychology of ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/christian_jarrett_why_are_we_so_attached_to_our_things

Joelle Rabow Maletis: The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder

Many of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, those experiences linger, causing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and negative thoughts that interfere with everyday life. Joelle Rabow Maletis details the science behind post-traumatic stress diso...
https://www.ted.com/talks/joelle_rabow_maletis_the_psychology_of_post_traumatic_stress_disorder

Robyn Stein DeLuca | TED Speaker

Robyn Stein DeLuca asks, What do we really know about PMS?
Psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/robyn_stein_deluca

Susan Pinker | TED Speaker

Susan Pinker reveals how in-person social interactions are not only necessary for human happiness but also could be a key to health and longevity.
Developmental psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/susan_pinker

Summary analysis

After watching the collection of talks on Understanding Happiness, read a thoughtful recap of the major points in this TED Study, and learn where experts believe things are headed. Positive psychology: The wrap-up The field of positive psychology has already helped us to better understand happiness. As Martin Seligman explained, traditional psyc...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/psychology/summary-analysis

Ben Ambridge | TED Speaker

Ben Ambridge is the author of "Psy-Q," a sparkling book debunking what we think we know about psychology.
Psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ben_ambridge

Eleanor Longden | TED Speaker

Eleanor Longden overcame her diagnosis of schizophrenia to earn a master’s in psychology and demonstrate that the voices in her head were “a sane reaction to insane circumstances.”
Research psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/eleanor_longden

Ram Neta: How do you know whom to trust?

We believe a lot of things because we've been told - from our personal acquaintances and also experts. With so many belief systems being passed to us, how do we know whom to trust? Using contemporary examples, Ram Neta explains when listening to experts is a good idea... and when it's not. [Directed by Colleen Cox, narrated by Ram Neta].
https://www.ted.com/talks/ram_neta_how_do_you_know_whom_to_trust

Gil Winch: How we can use the hiring process to bring out the best in people

Traditional job interviews are stressful interrogations that can often exclude marginalized populations. Here's how psychologist and entrepreneur Gil Winch says we can rethink hiring, training and onboarding to allow people to show their true potential.
https://www.ted.com/talks/gil_winch_how_we_can_use_the_hiring_process_to_bring_out_the_best_in_people

Playlist: How does time affect you? (6 talks)

These talks explore why time may feel a little different for everyone and how to wrangle a little more for yourself.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_does_time_affect_you

Ron Gutman | TED Speaker

Ron Gutman is the founder and former CEO of HealthTap, free mobile and online apps for health info. He's also the organizer of TEDxSiliconValley.
Entrepreneur
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ron_gutman

Christopher Ryan | TED Speaker

The co-author of "Sex at Dawn," Christopher Ryan explores the prehistoric roots of human sexuality.
Psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/christopher_ryan

Rana el Kaliouby | TED Speaker

What if a computer could recognize your facial expression, and react to how you feel? Rana el Kaliouby sees big possibilities in making technology emotionally aware.
Computer scientist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/rana_el_kaliouby

Elizabeth Cox: What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?

Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn't escape the doubt that she hadn't earned her accomplishments. This feeling of fraudulence is extremely common. Why can't so many of us shake feelings that our ideas and skills aren't worthy of others' attention? Elizabeth Cox describes the psychology behind the impo...
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_cox_what_is_imposter_syndrome_and_how_can_you_combat_it

Angela Lee Duckworth | TED Speaker

At the University of Pennsylvania, Angela Lee Duckworth studies intangible concepts such as self-control and grit to determine how they might predict both academic and professional success.
Psychologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/angela_lee_duckworth

Playlist: Angela Duckworth: 4 talks on human behavior (4 talks)

Psychologist Angela Duckworth studies the traits that allow us to stick to our goals — and she chose four great talks that explore other facets of how human beings behave.
Curated by Angela Duckworth · 4 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/angela_duckworth_4_talks_on_h

Playlist: Who are you? (8 talks)

What makes you, well, you? Get to know yourself a bit better with this collection of thought-provoking talks.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/who_are_you

Peter Mende-Siedlecki: Should you trust your first impression?

You can't help it; sometimes, you just get a bad feeling about someone that's hard to shake. So, what's happening in your brain when you make that critical (and often lasting) first judgment? Peter Mende-Siedlecki shares the social psychology of first impressions -- and why they may indicate that, deep down, people are basically good. [Directed ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_mende_siedlecki_should_you_trust_your_first_impression

Playlist: Talks to watch when you don't know what to do with your life (10 talks)

No need to panic: Take a deep breath, and power through your moments of doubt and burnout with the help of these talks.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_get_you_through_your
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