Debunking Psychology Myths: From Brain Function to Vaccines

In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston critically examines several long-standing psychology myths and their impacts. The discussion covers misconceptions such as the left-brained/right-brained theory, the myth that we use only 10% of our brain, the idea that opposites attract in relationships, and the belief that venting anger is beneficial. Further myths debunked include the notion that memory functions like a video camera, the causation of hyperactivity in children by sugar, subliminal messages controlling behavior, the Mozart effect's impact on intelligence, and the debunked link between vaccines and autism. Throughout, Leslie explains how these myths gained traction and their real-world consequences in education, healthcare, and personal beliefs.

00:00 Welcome to PsyberSpace
02:09 Debunking the Left-Brain Right-Brain Myth
04:50 The 10% Brain Usage Myth
07:01 Do Opposites Really Attract?
09:07 The Myth of Venting Anger
11:29 Memory: Not a Video Camera
13:35 Misunderstandings About DID and Schizophrenia
17:13 Sugar and Hyperactivity in Children
19:16 The Truth About Subliminal Messages
21:01 The Mozart Effect: Music and Intelligence
22:57 The Dangerous Myth Linking Vaccines and Autism
24:50 Conclusion and Further Exploration

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