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Dive into the intriguing world of psychological warfare and propaganda, a powerful tool employed throughout history in military conflicts. This compelling exploration, penned by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger—known for his dual roles as a US Army officer and the renowned science fiction author Cordwainer Smith—delves into the myriad functions, limitations, and forms of psychological warfare leading up to 1953. With his extensive background in the field, including pivotal roles in the Office of War Information and the CIA, Linebarger provides unique insights and vivid examples of propaganda ...

Current Directions in Psychological Science, the second oldest journal of the Association for Psychological Science, publishes reviews by leading experts covering all of scientific psychology and its applications. Editor Robert Goldstone interviews various authors to get deeper insights into the most compelling research published in the journal.

When the United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917, a pioneering group of experimental psychologists came together to explore the potential of psychological services in the military. As their plans evolved, so too did the scope and responsibilities of their work. This report details the methods and outcomes of psychological examining within the U.S. Army. Divided into three parts, Part I presents the official history of the services development and operations during the war, complete with reproductions of original materials used. Part II offers a thorough overview of the preparation ...

This is PsychTalks: a podcast that deep dives into groundbreaking research in psychology. Hear psychology and neuroscience experts unpack how our minds work – and discover how these insights can enrich your own life and help others. Made by the University of Melbourne’s School of Psychological Sciences.

A podcast focusing on how we can improve outcomes for people living with complex mental health conditions in Australia, and smash the stigma. Each episode, hear from real people who share their raw experiences – what goes right, and what goes wrong – helping us get on the same wavelength. Their stories are honest, confronting, but hopeful. A collaboration by SANE and the University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences.

Podcast series from the Westminster Centre for Psychological Sciences at the University of Westminster. In each episode, Professor Catherine Loveday speaks to a researcher from the Westminster Centre for Psychological Sciences about how their research has shaped the lives of others.

Psychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively. PFA can be applied in emergencies, including disasters, terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second edition of this essential guide, George S. Everly, Jr., and Jeffrey M. Lating draw on their experiences in Kuwait after the Gulf War, in New York City after the September 11 attacks, and during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the principles and practices of PFA in an easy-to-follow, prescriptive, and practical manner.

Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Where does Spider-Man's altruism come from, and what does it mean? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men, and how could they have responded to it, other than the way they did? Why are super-villains so aggressive? The Psychology of Superheroes answers these questions in a wide range of essays on topics from Aquaman to Arkham Asylum - exploring the inner workings our heroes usually only share with their therapists.

Since the publication of Le Bons’ book, The Crowd, little has been added to our knowledge of the mechanisms of crowd behavior. As a practical problem, the habit of crowd-making is daily becoming a more serious menace to civilization. Events are making it more and more clear that, pressing as are certain economic questions, the forces which threaten society are really psychological.

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The Work Psych Pod is a collaboration between by the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) and asks the question: What really drives people at work?  The Work Psych Pod dives into big questions, emerging trends, and candid conversations with psychologists, practitioners, and thought leaders shaping the future of work. Whether you're charting a career path or reshaping a workplace, The Work Psych Pod is your regular dose of insight, challenge, and collaboration.

The following are live recordings of Japanese-American Iva Toguri, of "Tokyo Rose" infamy. Tokyo Rose was a generic name given by Allied troops in the South Pacific during World War II to all female English-speaking radio broadcasters of Japanese propaganda.

"After Blast, New Yorkers Are Feeling around for Psychological Shrapnel" is from the September 18, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Wilson and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"After Blast, New Yorkers Examine Themselves for Psychological Shrapnel" is from the September 18, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Wilson, Samantha Schmidt and Sarah Maslin Nir and narrated by Caroline Miller.

A series about Psychological Safety, High Performance, Technology, Leadership, Teams, HumanDebt™ & most of all: People.