https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/questioning-the-mind--6245097enHealth & FitnessCopyright PodDARE: da Ravenna al Mondohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3513b79e053afade3f8e75cfe67d426d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/questioning-the-mind--6245097Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:33:31 +0000Inês MateusPodDARE: da Ravenna al Mondoigractions@gmail.comQuestioning the Mind is a European Solidarity Corps podcast, talked in English and Italian, where we explore interesting facts and myths related to psychology, mental health and neuroscience. false957cbfdc-410d-5f23-8313-974a4af303f4episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-male-brain-vs-female-brain-are-they-different--62966379  
References: Male brain vs. Female brain: are they different:

Joel, D., & Vikhanski, L. (2019). Cérebro e género: Para lá do mito do cérebro masculino e feminino. Temas e Debates. van Anders, S. M. (2013).
Beyond masculinity: Testosterone, gender/sex, and human social behavior in a comparative context. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 34(3), 198–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yfrne.2013.07.001van Anders, S. M., Goldey, K. L., & Kuo, P. X. (2011).
The Steroid/Peptide Theory of Social Bonds: integrating testosterone and peptide responses for classifying social behavioral contexts. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 36(9), 1265–1275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2011.06.001

Brain tease:
Grey Matters - The Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal (2015). Ethical history: A contemporary examination of the Little Albert Experiment. https://greymattersjournal.org/ethical-history-a-contemporary-examination-of-the-little-albert-experiment/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62966379Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:34:11 +0000Inês MateusIn this episode we reflected about the existence (or not) of two types of brains: the male and the female. Listen to discover more about the relationship between psychology, sex and gender.    References: Male brain vs. Female brain: are they...  
References: Male brain vs. Female brain: are they different:

Joel, D., & Vikhanski, L. (2019). Cérebro e género: Para lá do mito do cérebro masculino e feminino. Temas e Debates. van Anders, S. M. (2013).
Beyond masculinity: Testosterone, gender/sex, and human social behavior in a comparative context. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 34(3), 198–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yfrne.2013.07.001van Anders, S. M., Goldey, K. L., & Kuo, P. X. (2011).
The Steroid/Peptide Theory of Social Bonds: integrating testosterone and peptide responses for classifying social behavioral contexts. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 36(9), 1265–1275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2011.06.001

Brain tease:
Grey Matters - The Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal (2015). Ethical history: A contemporary examination of the Little Albert Experiment. https://greymattersjournal.org/ethical-history-a-contemporary-examination-of-the-little-albert-experiment/]]>669false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-are-people-with-mental-illness-violent--61435467
References:
Are people with mental illness violent: American Psychiatric Association (2022). What is mental illness? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness American Psychological Association (n.d.). Mental health. https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health Douglas, K. M., & Sutton, R. M. (2011). Constructive or cruel? Positive or patronizing? Reactions to expressions of positive and negative stereotypes of the mentally ill. British Journal of Psychology, 102(1), 97–107. https://doi.org/10.1348/000712610X503339 Elbogen, E. B., & Verykoukis, N. (2023). Violence and Mental Illness: Rethinking risk factors and enhancing public safety. New York University Press.Link, B., & Stueve, A. (1995). Evidence bearing on mental illness as a possible cause of violent behavior. Epidemiologic Reviews, 17, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.epirev.a036173Silver, E. (2006). Understanding the relationship between mental disorder and violence: The need for a criminological perspective. Law and Human Behavior, 30(6), 685–706. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10979-006-9018-z Silver, E., & Teasdale, B. (2005). Mental Disorder and Violence: An Examination of Stressful Life Events and Impaired Social Support. Social Problems, 52(1), 62–78. https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.2005.52.1.62

Brain tease:
Association for psychological science (2018). Harlow’s Classic Studies Revealed the Importance of Maternal Contact.  https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61435467Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:19:34 +0000Inês MateusIn this episode we talked about the myth that claims that people with mental violence are violent, and explore the causes and consequences of this. References: Are people with mental illness violent: American Psychiatric Association (2022). What is...
References:
Are people with mental illness violent: American Psychiatric Association (2022). What is mental illness? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness American Psychological Association (n.d.). Mental health. https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health Douglas, K. M., & Sutton, R. M. (2011). Constructive or cruel? Positive or patronizing? Reactions to expressions of positive and negative stereotypes of the mentally ill. British Journal of Psychology, 102(1), 97–107. https://doi.org/10.1348/000712610X503339 Elbogen, E. B., & Verykoukis, N. (2023). Violence and Mental Illness: Rethinking risk factors and enhancing public safety. New York University Press.Link, B., & Stueve, A. (1995). Evidence bearing on mental illness as a possible cause of violent behavior. Epidemiologic Reviews, 17, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.epirev.a036173Silver, E. (2006). Understanding the relationship between mental disorder and violence: The need for a criminological perspective. Law and Human Behavior, 30(6), 685–706. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10979-006-9018-z Silver, E., & Teasdale, B. (2005). Mental Disorder and Violence: An Examination of Stressful Life Events and Impaired Social Support. Social Problems, 52(1), 62–78. https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.2005.52.1.62

Brain tease:
Association for psychological science (2018). Harlow’s Classic Studies Revealed the Importance of Maternal Contact.  https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html]]>595false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-do-opposites-really-attract--60811968
References: Do opposites really attract:
Chebotareva, E. Y., & Volk, M. I. (2020). Life and family values similarity in inter-ethnic and inter-faith couples. Behavioral Sciences, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/bs10010038Czyżkowska, A., & Cieciuch, J. (2022). Marital goals: Circular value-based model and measurement. Current Psychology, 41(6), 3401–3417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-00787-0Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., Ruscio, J., & Beyerstein, B. L. (2010). 50 great myths of popular psychology. Wiley-Blackwell.Relvas, A. P. (1996). O ciclo vital da família. Edições Afrontamento. 

Brain tease:
Queensland Health (2022). Brain Map Frontal Lobes. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/asp/bfrontal Tidsskriftet (2022). Lessons to be learnt from the history of lobotomy. https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2022/12/essay/lessons-be-learnt-history-lobotomy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60811968Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:58:11 +0000Inês MateusIn this episode we explore one of the biggest Hollywood clichés: whether if opposites truly attract in relationships.  References: Do opposites really attract: Chebotareva, E. Y., & Volk, M. I. (2020). Life and family values similarity in...
References: Do opposites really attract:
Chebotareva, E. Y., & Volk, M. I. (2020). Life and family values similarity in inter-ethnic and inter-faith couples. Behavioral Sciences, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/bs10010038Czyżkowska, A., & Cieciuch, J. (2022). Marital goals: Circular value-based model and measurement. Current Psychology, 41(6), 3401–3417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-00787-0Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., Ruscio, J., & Beyerstein, B. L. (2010). 50 great myths of popular psychology. Wiley-Blackwell.Relvas, A. P. (1996). O ciclo vital da família. Edições Afrontamento. 

Brain tease:
Queensland Health (2022). Brain Map Frontal Lobes. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/asp/bfrontal Tidsskriftet (2022). Lessons to be learnt from the history of lobotomy. https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2022/12/essay/lessons-be-learnt-history-lobotomy]]>970false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-what-is-psychology--60811958

References: What is psychology:
American Psychological Association (2018). APA Dictionary of Psychology. https://dictionary.apa.org/brain-plasticity American Psychological Association (2024). About APA: Frequently asked questions about the American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/support/about-apa EFPA (2019). EuroPsy – European Certificate in Psychology: EFPA Regulations on EuroPsy and Appendices.Pastorino, E., & Doyle-Portillo, S. (2022). What is psychology? Foundations, Applications, and Integration (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Brain Tease:
Feuillet, L., Dufour, H., & Pelletier, J. (2007). Brain of a white-collar worker. Lancet, 370(9583), 262. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61127-1New Scientist (2007). Man with tiny brain shocks doctors. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12301-man-with-tiny-brain-shocks-doctors/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60811958Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:56:33 +0000Inês MateusIn this episode we talked about what is psychology, why it is a science and the requirements to become a psychologist in Europe.  References: What is psychology: American Psychological Association (2018). APA Dictionary of...

References: What is psychology:
American Psychological Association (2018). APA Dictionary of Psychology. https://dictionary.apa.org/brain-plasticity American Psychological Association (2024). About APA: Frequently asked questions about the American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/support/about-apa EFPA (2019). EuroPsy – European Certificate in Psychology: EFPA Regulations on EuroPsy and Appendices.Pastorino, E., & Doyle-Portillo, S. (2022). What is psychology? Foundations, Applications, and Integration (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Brain Tease:
Feuillet, L., Dufour, H., & Pelletier, J. (2007). Brain of a white-collar worker. Lancet, 370(9583), 262. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61127-1New Scientist (2007). Man with tiny brain shocks doctors. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12301-man-with-tiny-brain-shocks-doctors/]]>566false1full