Psychology

Humans uphold innovators like heroes, but an Iowa psychology professor argues there is little understanding of how they reached their moment of genius.

Police lineups to identify suspects have been around for decades.

On October 1st, 1982 Rhonda Lyons was among 12 people who died after a mass shooting in the Mother Lode Bar in Sacramento California. At the time, "mass shooting" was not the household term it is today.

Dr. Lynne Fenton discusses the psychiatric treatment she provided James Holmes before the 2012 shooting in Aurora, CO, her inability to thwart his killing rampage, and her thoughts on how to prevent future mass shootings.

Why do we sleep? Why do we dream? How do sleep and dreams shape our memories?

Host Ben Kieffer discusses the health effects of prolonged cannabis use, including recreational use.

Though Iowans are far from the ocean, powerful hurricanes can still impact the Midwest.

Neuroscientists, including researchers at the University of Iowa, say psychedelic drugs may launch a new era in psychiatric treatment. Drugs like psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA could offer a new way to treat disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to chronic pain and PTSD.

Retirement can seem like an indefinite vacation to some and a dreaded end to a decades-long career to others. On this Talk of Iowa, experts share what goes into the decision to retire and how to do it well.

The author of Finding the Freedom to Get Unstuck and Be Happier unpacks how the findings of Buddhism and psychology can change our lives.