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The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

FromSpeaking of Psychology


The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

FromSpeaking of Psychology

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also lead to our downfall. To help us understand this tricky molecule, the guests for this episode are Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University, and Michael Long, a speechwriter, screenwriter and playwright who teaches writing at Georgetown University. They co-wrote a book called The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, Creativity – and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race. Help us learn more about you. Please take our audience survey at http://www.apa.org/sopsurvey
Released:
Mar 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.