What Makes Us Laugh? Psychology of Comedy and Humor. A Cognitive Psychology Podcast Episode.

If you’ve been a long-term listener of The Psychology World Podcast then you might be aware that I am a massive fan of The Handsome Podcast. It’s a fun comedy podcast with three of my favourite comedians, including the brilliant Mae Martin. On the podcast, Mae recently spoke about passing their driving test, they were feeling more confident and their behaviour had changed since they passed their test. Therefore, in this cognitive psychology podcast episode, you’re going to learn about the complex interaction of social processes, emotional processes and mental processes that influence our driving behaviour. If you enjoy learning about cognitive psychology, social psychology and what happens behind the wheel, then this will be a great episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn how parenthood inoculates against disgust, the importance of autistic flow states, and what it's like to live with alopecia. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetPersonality Psychology and Individual Differences- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/personality-psychology-and-individual-differences Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#driving #cognitivepsychology #socialpsychology #drivingpsychology #neuroscience #neuropsychology #personalitypsychology #individualdifferences #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

Interview starts at 21:45.Today on The Psychology World Podcast, I’m joined by Doctor Lisa Riegel talking about using neuroscience in education settings to help students thrive. It’s a brilliant, wide-ranging discussion that helps us to create a calm, intellectually safe environment where children feel safe, secure and motivated to learn. Whether you work in education or you’re an aspiring or qualified psychologist, you’ll learn tons in this fascinating, engaging and insightful episode.In the psychology news section, you'll learn how morbid curiosity might benefit our survival, how to get through the last push by zooming out, and my reflections on the UK Government's 2026 SEND review.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetCognitive Psychology: A Guide to Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/cognitivepsychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#neuroscience #brainscience #appliedneuroscience #cognitiveneuroscience #education #educationalpsychology #teaching #behavior #behaviour #studentbehavior #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

From artificial intelligence to chatbots to apps, technology is everywhere and it impacts every single aspect of our lives. Also, if you watch YouTube, the TV or see any ads, you are bound to see or hear about apps that are meant to support your mental health. Yet what are mobile mental health apps? Do they work? Can apps actually improve our mental health? In this clinical psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn what are mobile mental health apps, why might they work to improve our mental health and so much more. If you enjoy learning about psychotherapy, how technology impacts behaviour and how clinical psychology works in the real world, then this will be a perfect episode for you.In the psychology news section, you learn whether overconfidence is a personality trait, how video games might inform kids about gambling attitudes, and how Gen Z is better at recognising their own faces compared to baby boomers'. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetCould Apps Improve Our Mental Health? A Guide to the Clinical Psychology and Cyberpsychology of Mental Health Apps- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/could-apps-improve-our-mental-health Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#apps #technology #therapy #cyberpsychology #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts #mentalhealthapps #therapyapps #cognitivebehaviortherapy

I flat out love comedy, laughing and having a great time. Some of my favourite comedians include the brilliant Mae Martin, Tig Nataro and Sarah Millican, but each of these comedians has a different comedy style. Also, I am a massive fan of The Handsome Podcast because it is just brilliant, funny and it always makes me laugh. However, what makes us laugh? What are the social psychology and cognitive psychology processes behind laughter? How does comedy impact our behaviour? In this cognitive psychology podcast episode, we’ll answer all those great questions and more. If you enjoy learning about humor psychology, mental processes and how our emotions impact our behaviour, then this will be a brilliant episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn about why virtual dates can be just as good as in-person dates, how our blinks might show we're really listening, and how relationship support is even more important for intercultural relationships.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetPersonality Psychology and Individual Differences- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/personality-psychology-and-individual-differences Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#humor #comedy #socialpsychology #cognitivepsychology #humorpsychology #humor #comedypsychology #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts #short

Whether you’re new or aware of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavioural activation is a critical part of this therapeutic approach. It focuses on helping a person to do what they love to improve their mood, their mental health and their life. However, as one of my clinical psychology lecturers once said, this is extremely difficult, a lot of people struggle and even psychology students struggle to do behavioural activation when given it as a fun assignment. Yet it is a lot of fun, it is doable and it really can make the world of difference to your mental health. Therefore, in this clinical psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn what is behavioural activation, how to do behavioural activation and more fun facts. If you enjoy learning about psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mental health, then this will be a great episode for you.In the psychology news section, you'll learn why half of people arrested in London might have undiagnosed ADHD, how a new study makes a great case for weekend lie ins, and why the overwhelming majority of women in STEM might feel like imposters.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetCBT For Depression: A Clinical Psychology Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/cbt-for-depression Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#cbt #behaviouralactivation #behavioralactivation #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #cognitivetherapy #psychotherapy #behaviouraltherapy #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

Violence against women is sadly nothing new. If you look at social media, the news or talk to women, the threat of violence, being attacked and sexually assaulted is forever present. This leads to a wide range of mental health difficulties, stress and it only makes women feel unsafe in society. Therefore, in this social psychology podcast episode, you'll learn about what causes violence against women, how to reduce gender-based violence and more. If you enjoy learning about social psychology, forensic psychology and how gender bias leads to violence, then this will be a great episode for you. In the psychology news section, you'll learn how inflammation in the brain looks different for people with acute and chronic depression, how luck rituals helps feelings of uncertainty, and why having fun isn't easy?LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetForensic Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/forensicpsychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#violenceagainstwomen #endviolenceagainstwomen #socialpsychology #violence #forensicpsychology #criminalpsychology #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

A lot of people wonder "how does wealth change behaviour?", and there are a lot of sayings that can be used to partially explain how wealth changes our behaviour. For example, some people think money changes everything, money can change our emotions and more. Therefore, in this cognitive psychology podcast episode, you'll learn about the psychology of money, how wealth changes our behaviour and how wealth decreases our empathy. If you enjoy learning about money, cognitive psychology and social psychology then this will be a great episode for you. In the psychology news section, you'll learn how there's more than one way to read a room, how a good scare can bring us together, and how playing to strengths boosts wellbeing in ADHD. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetForensic Psychology- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/forensicpsychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#wealth #socialpsychology #cognitivepsychology #empathy #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast

As I explained in my psychology podcast episode, How To Advance Your Psychology Career In 2026, I'm starting to pursue a career in educational psychology. As part of this careers in psychology drive, I made an action plan that will help me develop my knowledge, apply psychological theories, research and concepts to education and I'll be better prepared to apply for the educational psychology doctorate later in 2026. Therefore, in this careers in psychology podcast episode, I'll guide you through my action plan, I'll give you tips and tricks on creating your own psychology action plan and by the end of the episode, you'll understand how to practically take steps towards your 2026 psychology goals. LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetApplied Psychology: Applying Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Business Psychology and More To Real-World Issues- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/applied-psychology Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#educationalpsychology #careersinpsychology #psychologycareer #psychologycareers #careeradvice #careertips #careeractionplan #actionplan #psychologyineducation #education #psychologyofeducation #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts

As a teaching assistant at a special educational needs school and my job is mainly to oversee the treatment and management of a Type 1 Diabetic child, I can see the massive negative impact that chronic illness has on children, their families and their social life. As well as I am a massive supporter of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory that proposes what happens to a child in different microsystems (like family, school and friendships) are all interconnected and impact a child’s learning and development. Equally, in my experience as a teaching assistant, a chronic illness diagnosis is immensely stressful for parents, it puts a strain on family relationships and it can even cause anger in the parent child relationship. Especially, when a chronically ill child wishes their parents never took them to the hospital to get diagnosed. That is something I see a lot in my work. Therefore, in this clinical psychology and health psychology podcast episode, you’ll learn how to help families support children with chronic illness, why chronic illness is hard on families and how parents can look after themselves during this immensely stressful time. If you enjoy learning about health psychology, mental health and chronic illness, then this will be a great episode for you.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetWorking With Children and Young People: A Guide To Clinical Psychology, Mental Health and Psychotherapy- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/working-with-children-and-young-people Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#chronicillness #chronicillnesssupport #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillnessjourney #chronicillnessrecovery #chronicallyill #parenting #parentingtips #parentingjourney #parentingadvice #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast

People with ADHD typically struggle to get started with different tasks and this can really impact their ability to do things at work, home and school. Yet why does ADHD make it difficult to get started? In this clinical psychology podcast episode, you'll learn how ADHD impacts people's ability to process time, how their brain works and how we can support people with ADHD to start tasks and thrive. If you enjoy learning about ADHD, mental health support and working with neurodivergence then this will be a great episode for you.LISTEN NOW!If you want to support the podcast, please check out:FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.io/psychologyboxsetIntroduction To Psychotherapies: A Clinical Psychology Introduction To Types of Psychotherapies Available from all major eBook retailers and you can order the paperback and hardback copies from Amazon, your local bookstore and local library, if you request it. Also available as an AI-narrated audiobook from selected audiobook platforms and libraries systems. For example, Kobo, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Overdrive, Baker and Taylor and Bibliotheca. Patreon- patreon.com/ThePsychologyWorldPodcast#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdawareness #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #clinicalmentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #psychology #psychology_facts #psychologyfacts #psychologyfact #psychologystudent #psychologystudents #podcast #podcasts