Social Learning Theory suggests that we learn not just by way of reward and punishment for actions, but instead we learn by observing others and imitating their behaviours. We watch, we copy, we practise. And one of the intriguing claims...

This video tackles the question of whether teenagers should take paid work alongside their education. Based on Steinberg et al.'s (1982) findings, this video challenges the notion that teenagers should use their free-time for financial...

This video introduces you to the concept of Classical Conditioning (Pavlovian Conditioning), a key learning theory discovered accidentally by Ivan Pavlov. We also discuss the ethically dubious experiment conducted by Watson and Raynor...

Everybody lies. However there are different types of lying. This video explores research on "paltering" - lying by telling the truth. This intriguing form of lying can be perceived as the most unethical, and can lead to significant...

Brain scans enable Psychologists and Neuroscientists to look inside the brain without having to open the patient's skull. In this video we cover four key types of brain scan that every Psychology student needs to know: 1) Computerised...

This video is the ninth installment of our Psychology Revision Series to prepare you for your exams with exactly the right information that you need to know.

This video explores a classic observational study of non-traditional parenting. Bettelheim (1964) spent 7 weeks on a Kibbutz studying communal parenting.

Abnormal is a word with a lot of stigma about it in general conversation. In psychology, it's used with specific meanings. This video outlines four criteria by which someone might be considered to be functioning abnormally.

Globalization is transforming cultures—and how we view them—faster than ever. At its core, globalization is the interaction of humans on an international scale, and anthropology is the study of humans. Anthropology helps us embrace the...

Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi talks about chess as an "equalizer": it is a great tool that nations should offer to immigrant children for personal empowerment and integration within their new culture. He gives the example of how...

We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures start using them?

University of Michigan business professor Andrew Hoffman describes how his research investigates the cultural aspects of climate change, focusing on the question, What comes to people’s minds when they hear the words “climate change”?

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes the importance of regular dialogue between policymakers and the populace.

Tufts University philosopher Brian Epstein describes how his experiences as a management consultant giving completely incorrect predictions of many key features of the social world gave him a deep appreciation of how deceptively...

Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts) describes how important research avenues are being overlooked by social scientists.

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes how decisions in the social sciences necessarily involve interpreting intentionality.

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) describes his belief that classical Athens is a counter-example to the so-called “Iron Law of Oligarchy”.

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) argues that we need to move beyond reification of abstract concepts and recognize intentionality.

UC Berkeley political theorist Mark Bevir describes his belief that, rather than passively describing the world around us, social science actually plays a key role in creating our social world.

Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) relates how he became interested in the study of the social world.

Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober describes his motivation to use Classical Athens as a counterexample to Robert Michels’ theory of “the iron law of oligarchy” of political organisation.

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) discusses how ancient Athenian democracy has long struck him as an obviously important counterexample to Robert Michel's so-called "Iron Law of Democracy."

It's ironic. One of the few things most of us can agree on right now is that we are highly polarized. As the U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, tensions are running high between political opponents. Democrats view Donald...

If you have a cat, you've probably asked yourself, "does my cat love me?" Love is a messy term. It's not all that accurate to the way we feel...that attachment. Does a baby love their parent? I would say yes. So I decided to put Bill and...