John G. Cottone, PhD
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Psychology Videos
This video report (from CBS Sunday Morning on 10/9/16) discusses the surprising success of placebos (i.e., sugar pills), even when patients know they are getting a placebo and not an actual medication..
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“Education Redesign” is animated adaptation of a lecture given by Sir Ken Robinson. The lecture deals with suggested improvements for public education and the unnecessary medication of children with ADHD.
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“This short video, from a lecture by Dr. Brene Brown's , highlights the differences between an empathic response to a person's suffereing, which includes validation and meeting them emotionally, and a sympathetic response, which often couples a mere acknowledgment of their suffering with feedback that is unhelpful at best and hurtful at worst."
TED Talk: Brene' Brown - The Power of Vulnerability
Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo asks, "Why are boys struggling?" He shares some stats (lower graduation rates, greater worries about intimacy and relationships) and suggests a few reasons — and challenges the TED community to think about solutions.
In response to Philip Zimbardo’s “The Demise of Guys?” TED talk, Gary Wilson asks whether our brains evolved to handle the hyperstimulation of today’s Internet enticements. He also discusses the disturbing symptoms showing up in some heavy Internet users, the surprising reversal of those symptoms, and the science behind these 21st century phenomena.
Short documentary segment on the studies performed by Harry Harlow and his assistants, highlighting the importance of attachment and nurturance.
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“Spin” is a short film by Jamin Winans that examines the interrelationship between events and the cascade of consequences that follow interventions in the world – even those with good intentions. Winner of over 40 film festival awards worldwide.