This film uses the tragic example of 'Genie', who was kept in solitary confinement from infancy until she was 13, to illustrate the use of case studies in psychology: why they are used, how they are used, what they can offer researchers,...

In natural experiments circumstances present researchers with the perfect opportunity to test the effect of one variable on another in ways that just couldn't be done in a laboratory. This film looks at some natural experiments in...

Some research questions in psychology involve seeing how people actually behave in real life situations. This is called naturalistic observation. Using psychological studies, this film illustrates different techniques of naturalistic...

This film looks at the nature and significance of ethical guidelines to the research process, using examples drawn from the work of Milgram, Watson and Sharif.

This film begins by looking at how animals were used in psychological research, looking particularly at Harlow's experiments isolating rhesus monkeys in what he himself described as 'the pit of despair'. It then looks at the regulation...

We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a friend's ice cream, psychologist Paul Bloom invites us to see the clever, creative and...

In the past, some experiments were run in scary and unethical ways. From using children to unknowing subjects, these five experiments left people affected for the rest of their lives.

each year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud. Why? To find out, Alexander Wagner takes us inside the economics, ethics and psychology of doing the right thing. Join him for an introspective journey down the slippery slopes of...

This film opens with Milgram's famous obedience experiments and the part they played in producing much stricter ethical guidelines for the protection of participants. The second part of the film looks at an on-going research project to...

Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one...

A professional Code of Conduct is more than a set of rules, it's a foundation for ethical behavior, respectful interactions, and a trustworthy workplace culture. It outlines what’s expected from everyone in the organization, guiding...

While ethics is concerned with the conduct of research, the issue of socially sensitive research is concerned with the social consequences of research. Might it be unintentionally harmful to some individuals or groups? This film begins...

An examination of the idea of socially-sensitive research in terms of three key questions: should the research be done; how should research findings be used and how should research findings be communicated?

If you or someone you know has been in therapy before, there's a deceent chance that you have a story about a "bad therapist". But how can you tell? And what can you do about it? Therapy is a complex process that combines the...

Don Ambrose is a Professor of Graduate Education at Rider University in NJ, editor of the refereed journal "Roeper Review", past chair of the Conceptual Foundations Division of the National Association for Gifted Children. Initiates and...

Francesca Gino is a professor of business administration in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit at Harvard Business School. I am also formally affiliated with the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, with the...

What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person? In this accessible talk, social psychologist Dolly Chugh explains the puzzling psychology of ethical behavior -- like why it's...

You are constantly becoming a new person, says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future...

Mahzarin R. Banaji received her PhD from Ohio State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at University of Washington. She taught at Yale University for 15 years, receiving the Lex Hixon Prize for Teaching Excellence. She is currently...

Mahzarin R. Banaji received her PhD from Ohio State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at University of Washington. She taught at Yale University for 15 years, receiving the Lex Hixon Prize for Teaching Excellence. She is currently...

Mahzarin R. Banaji received her PhD from Ohio State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at University of Washington. She taught at Yale University for 15 years, receiving the Lex Hixon Prize for Teaching Excellence. She is currently...

Compliance isn’t just about rules, it’s about creating a safe, fair, and ethical workplace where everyone can thrive. When people understand and respect compliance, they contribute to a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation....

Fiona Giles retired from the University of Sydney in 2020, where she taught and researched literary journalism, creative nonfiction and feminist theory relating to breastfeeding and maternal sexuality. After graduating from Oxford with a...

Lori Bindig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies and Director of the M.A. in Communication at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She earned her doctorate in Communication at...