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Psych Explained makes psychology engaging, understandable, and accessible. Whether you're studying psychology, preparing for the AP or IB Psychology exam, taking an introductory college course, or simply curious about the mind, you'll find videos to help you learn and succeed.
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Steven Kushner, PhD, has taught psychology at both the high school and university levels for over 20 years in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Kushner is an award-winning educator, textbook consultant, and creator of psychology learning resources used by students around the world.
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Which brain-imaging technique shows changes in brain activity by measuring blood flow while a person completes a task?
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Which division of the nervous system is commonly known as the “rest-and-digest” system because it slows the heart rate and promotes digestion?
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_______________ increases hunger, signaling to the brain that the body needs food, while ______________decreases hunger, signaling that the body has stored enough energy and is full.
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A child performs similarly to their biological parents on intelligence tests, even though they were raised by an adoptive family. Is this an example of nature or nurture?
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Professor Johnson wants to see if a relationship exists between student engagement in extracurricular activities and grade point average (GPA). Which research method is he most likely to use?
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In an experiment on a new pain reliever, Group A receives the actual medication, while Group B receives a sugar pill that looks identical. What role does Group B serve?
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Antipsychotic medications generally reduce schizophrenia symptoms by affecting the activity of
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How Costco tricks you into spending $200 🛒
In this month's Psych Explained Newsletter, I break down the psychology behind Costco’s free samples, plus:
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🧠 What Freud thought was fighting inside your head
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