Issues and Debates in Psychology

Sarah-Jayne Blakemore on teenage brains | The Life Scientific

Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research on the developing teenage brain.

S01E02 | The Human Zoo

Michael Blastland explores the way human beings think, behave and make decisions. The status quo bias - do you prefer things, whether personal or poli...

04: The Watchful Web | The History Of Surveillance

Looks at how, when you surf the net or use a credit card, you leave a data trail as revealing as an animal’s spoor, compri...

01: Learning the Difference | Why Men Don't Iron

This eye-opening series will illustrate how the major sex differences in the brain affect our daily lives. It will pull toge...

Risk taking and stigma | The Life Scientific

Listen to the important work being carried out on teenage brain development and risk taking, especially the efforts needed to re...

The Slumber Games | The Investigation

BBC Scotland investigates new research suggesting that modern technology is disrupting teenagers' body clocks, resulting in poor health...

Teenage Brain | The Infinite Monkey Cage

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Rory Bremner, Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore and Prof Matthew Cobb to discover the science behind...

What Makes a Psychopath? | Horizon

Presented by professor Uta Frith, this is an in-depth exploration of the psychopathic mind, including one of the most notorious psychopath...

05: Giving Up Smoking | The Twinstitute

Twins test the best way to kick a habit, see if hand-washing keeps you healthy and try to improve concentration.

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence | Science Cafe

Adam Walton explores artificial intelligence, discussing both it's potential to transform our world and the ethical questi...

04: Better Brain | The Twinstitute

Twins find out if its possible to get a better brain, repel mosquitoes and get fit just by watching TV!

01: Get Thin Fast | The Twinstitute

Identical twins put competing health theories to the test. This episode tests the best way to lose weight, improve memory and beat pain w...

The Mystery of the Teenage Brain | The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Hannah and Adam investigate the strange goings on in the bodies and brains of teens as they embark o...

06: Learn a Language | The Twinstitute

Identical twins test the best way to learn a new language, attempt to look younger and test an easy way to lower your calorie count.

03: HIIT versus Easy | The Twinstitute

This episode explores the best way to get fit, beat nausea, and discovers if you can enhance brain performance.

Walter Mischel's Marshmallow Study | Mind Changers

Claudia Hammond meets Walter Mischel, the psychologist whose Marshmallow Test has become one of the longest-running and mo...

Marshmallows and delayed gratification | Mind Changers

An introduction to the Marshmallow study and what this shows about delayed gratification.

Delayed gratification | Mind Changers

Professor Casey explains her research into delayed gratification and the impact this has on behaviour.