Psychology

A new take on the pursuit of happiness by a Harvard-trained psychologist Dr Michael Bennett. He says there's a place for negativity and we place too much emphasis on self-esteem. Audio

How we work isn't working according to psychologist Barry Schwartz who says we focus too much on the pay packet and not enough on what makes work satisfying. In his new book Why We Work Schwartz… Audio

Do non-human animals have language? What is the memory capacity of other species? Can animals learn abstract concepts and show creativity? These are some of the questions tackled by Victoria… Audio

Victoria University psychology lecturer Marc Wilson discusses why some people remain unsure about climate change, despite the overwhelming evidence. Video, Audio

British sociologist, political economist and author William Davies argues in his new book that employers are increasingly paying attention to happiness in the workplace as a means of keeping… Audio

Research into near-death experiences raises more questions than it answers. Justin Gregory asks if it is possible that consciousness could survive the death of the body? Audio

For years US psychologist Jean Maria Arrigo warned that the American Psychological Association was complicit in state sanctioned torture - and has been proven right. Audio

Researchers are finding that wearing a smile can slow down the heart and reduce stress. The work follows research that established that the act of smiling can make you feel happier. Sarah Pressman is… Audio

New research shows that helping an old lady across the street may help you cope better at a party. A study has found that small acts of kindness like giving to charity, or cooking dinner for a friend… Audio

Dr Devon Polaschek is a professor of psychology who's been studying high-risk violent criminals in New Zealand for 20 years. Her most recent research shows that the length of time offenders spend on… Audio

Las Vegas-based New Zealander who writes for PsychologyToday.com, GOOD magazine, and is the emotions expert for Women's Health Australia. She is the author of The Anxiety Toolkit. Audio

Wellington couple Kevin Norquay and Karen Nimmo were an ordinary family, loving life. Kevin, a journalist, family man and golf fanatic, thought the pain in his back was a slipped disc. It was Stage… Audio

Maryanne Garry is a Victoria University Professor in Psychology - she is the co-founder and co-director of the justice advocacy group "The Innocence Project" - a joint venture between Victoria and… Audio

Nigel Latta is one of New Zealand's best known psychologists - he speaks to Wallace about his latest television venture: Nigel Latta in Antarctica. Audio

This week marked the 4th anniversary of the Christchurch and Canterbury earthquake. New research from the University of Otago in Christchurch with earthquake survivors is shedding some light on the… Audio

From children who won't try a new food even once, to adults who enjoy foods so spicy that the pain of eating them drowns out the taste, why we like some foods, and are disgusted by others, is a… Audio

A single gene seems to predispose people to becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol Audio

Psychology Professor Lynne Segal reflects on the pleasures and perils of ageing. Lynne Segel is an author, activist and socialist feminist academic. Her latest book is Out of Time: The Pleasures and… Audio