In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank tackles some difficult topics dealing with prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. There’s a lot here, so let’s get started. Here’s a link to the Implicit Association Test we mentioned in this episode: Want more videos about psychology? Check out our sister channel SciShow Psych at — Chapters: Introduction: Amadou Diallo 00:00 Implicit Bias 1:11 Prejudice, Stereotyping, & Discrimination 2:03 Dual-Process Theory 3:59 Implicit Association Test (IAT) 4:25 Discrimination Studies 6:04 Just-World Phenomenon 7:07 In-Group/Out-Group Phenomenon 7:29 Review & Credits 8:52 — Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing ...
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Not sleeping for days on end. Long periods of euphoria. Racing thoughts. Grandiose ideas. Mania. Depression. All of these are symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about mood disorders and their causes as well as how these disorders can impact people’s lives. Want more videos about psychology? Check out our sister channel SciShow Psych at — Chapters: Introduction: Bipolar Disorder 00:00 Mood Disorders 1:15 What are Moods? 2:00 Depressive Disorders 2:50 Bipolar Disorder 4:31 Genetic Causes of Mood Disorders 5:48 Environmental Triggers of Mood Disorders 6:14 Mood Disorders & Gender 6:45 Mood Disorders ...
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Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there’s a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life — serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you — gives you something to hold onto. Learn more about the difference between being happy and having meaning as Smith offers four pillars of a meaningful life. Check out more TED Talks: The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 ...
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If you relate to the following signs, you are mentally stronger than most people! Your resilience gets tested when life circumstances change abruptly for the worse, such as a diagnosis of a debilitating illness or disease, the loss of a job, or a relationship breakdown. Such hardships, however, allow you to rise above and become even tougher. Mental strength is the capability to deal effectively with stressors, difficulties, and obstacles while performing to the best of your ability, regardless of the circumstances. Mentally strong people accept challenges and count their blessing instead of their burdens, which helps them keep life ...
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Social psychologist Thomas Curran explores how the pressure to be perfect — in our social media feeds, in school, at work — is driving a rise in mental illness, especially among young people. Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection. Get TED Talks recommended just for you! Learn more at The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on ...
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