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Why do we do that? is a psychology podcast from The Open University that explores the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that shape our everyday lives. Hosted by Open University Psychology student Freya Carter, each episode starts with a real question and brings it to life through conversations with experts from the University's School of Psychology and Counselling.
Using psychology to explore everyday experiences, the series uncovers why we think, feel and act the way we do, making psychological research accessible, engaging and relevant to everyone.
Whether you're curious about human behaviour or simply fascinated by what makes people tick, this series will help you see everyday life through a psychological lens.
For more expert insights from The Open University, subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniversity
Using psychology to explore everyday experiences, the series uncovers why we think, feel and act the way we do, making psychological research accessible, engaging and relevant to everyone.
Whether you're curious about human behaviour or simply fascinated by what makes people tick, this series will help you see everyday life through a psychological lens.
For more expert insights from The Open University, subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniversity
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weekly
Gennemsnitlig lydlængde:
30 minutes
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Engelsk
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10 episoder
siden 27. august 2026
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Why do some children become a mummy's boy or a daddy's girl? And what does psychology tell us about the relationships we form with our parents?In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, The Open University's Heather Price explores the Oedipus complex, Freud's theory of childhood development, attachment…
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Why does political polarization make it so difficult to talk about politics with friends and family? And why can even a simple disagreement turn into an argument?In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Freya is joined by Open University Professor Kesi Mahendran to explore the political psychology be…
Should you have a therapist for life, or is therapy something we should only turn to during a crisis? In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Open University psychology student Freya speaks to person-centred therapist Jennie Kirk about mental health, why we go to therapy, the benefits of therapy and…
Why does climate change trigger anxiety and affect our mental health? In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Dr Trudy Machanino explores climate anxiety, eco-anxiety and the psychology behind how we cope with anxiety when faced with global issues that can feel overwhelming.Why can we care deeply ab…
Why can childhood trauma, toxic relationships and sibling rivalry affect people from the same family in completely different ways? In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Open University psychotherapist Professor Naomi Moller explores attachment theory, adverse childhood experiences and how childhoo…
Why do we forget names and faces? In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Open University psychology student Freya and Professor Katrina Havard explore how memory works, why do we forget things, and whether photographic memory is actually real.From short term memory and face blindness to those momen…
What is imagination, and why does your brain create mental images of people and places it has never actually seen? In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Open University cognitive psychologist Professor Graham Pike explores the psychology of imagination, mental imagery and aphantasia.From picturing…
Why do people lie? From harmless white lies to much bigger deceptions, lying is part of human behaviour but what makes us do it, and are we actually any good at spotting when someone isn't telling the truth?In the first episode of Why Do We Do That, Open University psychology experts Professor Lara…
Why do people cheat? In this episode of Why Do We Do That?, Open University psychologist and relationship expert Naomi Moller explores cheating in the digital age, from emotional affairs and online relationships to the changing boundaries of infidelity.What actually counts as cheating? Is liking so…
Why do we behave the way we do?Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast from The Open University, hosted by OU psychology student Freya.Across the series, Freya speaks to psychologists and counsellors from The Open University to explore the psychology behind everyday behaviours, relationships and…
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