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...

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.

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...