The episode delves into psychological concepts like manipulation, trauma responses, and overcoming adversity.
The core theme of the episode revolves around the psychological concept of habituation and its effects.
The psychological benefits and experience of awe are analyzed from a scientific perspective by psychologist Dacher Keltner.
Psychological concepts and experiments around temporal discounting and self-continuity are explored.
The discussion touches on psychological concepts such as motivation, self-mastery, and decision-making in the context of habit formation.
The episode draws from psychological concepts and therapeutic techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy.
The hosts draw upon psychological principles and research to explain the physiological and emotional responses associated with falling in love, and how to recreate those experiences in lasting relationships.
The episode explores the psychological underpinnings and motivations behind love bombing behaviors, as well as the psychological impact on the recipient.
The psychological impact of dealing with a haunting, from terror to acceptance, is explored through the residents' experiences.
As a conversation between two psychologists, many psychological concepts and theories are referenced.
The podcast episodes on this topic explore a wide range of psychological concepts, theories, and research, providing insights into human cognition, emotion, motivation, decision-making, and behavior.
For example, the episode 'S4. Case 10: Arthur's House' delves into the psychological impact of dealing with a paranormal experience, while 'Does the You of Today Hate the You of Tomorrow?' examines the psychological concepts of temporal discounting and self-continuity.
Other episodes such as 'CLIP: Treats, Not Rewards' and 'Your Perception Is Not Reality: Cognitive Distortions' explore the psychology of habit formation, motivation, and cognitive biases.