Marc Wilson
Covid-19: Lego, puzzles and games cure adults' anxiety
Home-based hobbies and handcrafts are enjoying a surge in popularity in these uncertain times.
More and more grown-ups are finding solace in jigsaws, board games and even lego.
Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Keep calm, anxiety is contagious
Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson has some advice for people feeling stressed and anxious. Audio
Probability out the door with big Lotto prizes
Professor Marc Wilson joins the show to explain why we are so driven to buy lottery tickets for the 'big one', despite the fact the odds become even more astronomical than they normally are in weeks… Audio
The psychology of climate-change disbelievers
Victoria University Professor Marc Wilson's spoke at the Otago-Southland branch of the New Zealand Psychology Society seminar recently about why, if it's so obvious, are there still so many climate… Audio
Marc Wilson: Understanding moon landing conspiracists
On the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Victoria University psychology professor Marc Wilson explains why some people continue to insist the whole thing was a fraud. Audio
Why we feel like we've played sport when we're just watching
Heart pounding, heavy breathing, sweaty palms - they're just a few of the physical signs of stress and nerves many of us felt while watching the Cricket World Cup final yesterday. So why does it feel… Audio
The beliefs that lead to less action on climate change
Those who believe in social hierarchies and right-wing authoritarianism are less likely to act on climate change and environmental problems, according to a new Kiwi and Australian-led study.
Marc… Audio
Why we make New Year's resolutions - and why they fail
A 2007 study found that 88% of people who make an annual pledge fail. Victoria University Psychology Professor, Marc Wilson, explains why people make resolutions in the first place. Audio
Understanding youth suicide and self-harm
New Zealand has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the developed world and half of young New Zealanders engage in non-suicidal self-injury, such as cutting. But any possible link between the… Audio
Self-harm among elderly people in the UK
Elderly people who self-harm are being failed by their health system, according to new research out of the Lancet Psychiatry journal. The study suggests over-65s attempt suicide at rates comparable to… Audio
Teens self harming: psychologist's advice for parents
Research indicates between a third and half of 12-18 year-olds have intentionally harmed themselves at least once. Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson, is one of… Audio
Pants on Fire Ep 3 - Sweet-talking Ernest Dickens and the Spanish prisoner
Sweetheart scams and the booming cyber-fraud industry are fueled by the human drive to trust people. Audio
The emotional toll of fatherhood
Marc Wilson from the Victoria University School of Psychology explains what men go through as new dads and how that's different from mothers.
He says that quite reasonably, women are the focus.That… Audio
A third of secondary students self-harm - report
A new study has revealed nearly a third of secondary school students deliberately hurt themselves. Victoria University's Marc Wilson led the study and says self-harm commonly involves cutting the skin… Audio
A depression test on Google - is it a good idea?
Google is offering American users a screening test for depression. Victoria University psychology professor Marc Wilson says while it's a not a bad idea in principle, there are risks of misdiagnosis… Audio
The benefits of talking to yourself
Self-talk can help memory recall, confidence, and focus. Audio
Gender and leadership personality traits
Marc Wilson of Victoria University talks about personality traits and leadership. Audio
What do we say when the kids ask, is Santa real?
Is Santa real? Marc Wilson from Victoria University's School of Psychology with some tips on how parents should respond to the ever curly question. Audio
Mobile phone addiction
Marc Wilson of Victoria University discusses whether we're addicted to our phones and what to do about it. Audio
Psycho's bandied around a lot these days
Marc Wilson of Victoria University talks about what a psychopath really is and should we be labelling Donald Trump as one. Audio