Psychology

Using conflict to develop a more conducive outcome, be it with business or a personal situation - with American psychologist John Hoover. Audio

Psychology professor Paul Jose on his research into happiness and meaningfulness in life. Audio

Violence and brutality are grim realities of life. Are some of us born that way, or can anyone be pushed into committing acts of cruelty? In this hour, TED speakers explore the sinister side of human… Audio

Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, whose research looks at the mechanisms that allow us to perceive, interpret and act on emotional information. Audio

University of Miami psychology professor, Michael E. McCullough, conducts research on the psychology and evolution of moral sentiments, including forgiveness, the desire for revenge, and gratitude. Audio

Dr. Kevin Dutton is an Honorary Affiliated Member at the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and the author of the book, 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths - Lessons in Life from… Audio

Dr Rick Hansen is a neuro-psychologist who says it's possible to train your brain to get the most out of positive experiences so that they'll see you through lifes challenges. Audio

On narcissism. Audio

American clinical psychologist who pioneered the research into highly sensitive people, and is visiting New Zealand next month. Audio

Something anyone who's ever held a white collar job has had to deal with - a wide range of personalities in the office environment. Oliver James is a psychologist and broadcaster who has written about… Audio

The idea that the environment has an impact on our physical health is indisputable - but what impact is environmental degradation having on our mental health? Can psychology offer insights into how to… Audio

John Eastwood is a clinical psychologist who's interested in boredom and its relationship to other health problems. Audio

Mike Gourley meets Father Victor Shields the Maltese priest with a thoroughly modern take on psychology and faith. Audio

Neuropsychologist Pascal Saker, a boffin on how we best can use our brains... are all humans emotional beings? Audio

Dr Mark Fenske is a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He wrote about understanding and enhancing brain function… Audio

Each week Wayne gives fresh insights into a wide variety of topics of national and international concern, followed by Chris Laidlaw's discussion of the issue with guests. This week Wayne considers… Audio

Calculating the differences in the cultural and psychological perceptions of time from one nation to another with Prof Robert Levine. Audio

A psychology researcher in Britain is trying to help people take control of their sleeping minds. Audio

Psychologist Rachel Herz's new book explores disgust, and why some things make us go yuck! Audio