Archive for the 'psychology' Category

084 – Marc West – The Science and Psychology of Cricket – Part 1

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

I talk to science communicator and cricket tragic, Marc West, on the topic of cricket – and the science and psychology of the sport. Marc has published several articles on the science and mathematics of the game, and in this episode, discusses the following with me: – How fit are cricketers? – How far do […]

064 – Dr Hunter Mulcare – Psycho-oncology – The Psychology of Cancer Patients

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Dr Hunter Mulcare is a clinical health psychologist who has also done research work in the area of psychology. Psycho-oncology is a relatively new area within psychology. It is the psychological study of cancer patients. Dr Mulcare talked to me about some of his research into this area. What is the appropriate amount of information […]

060 – Dr Hunter Mulcare – Drug & Alcohol Research

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Dr Hunter Mulcare is a clinical health psychologist who has also done research work in the area of psychology. Dr Mulcare talked to me about what psychology is, what it is useful for, and about some of the research he has done especially in the area of drug and alcohol research. He also shares his […]