Classics in Brain, Cognition and Behavior
Classics in Brain, Cognition and Behavior
Georgia Tech Psychology
Welcome to Classics in Brain, Cognition, and Behavior — a podcast series exploring the foundational discoveries that shaped our understanding of the human mind. Here, we revisit the classic papers on topics like perception, memory, mental imagery, attention, language, and decision-making, reflecting on their historical context, scientific contributions, and ongoing influence on the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or just fascinated by the mind, this series brings the past to life — one classic at a time.
Perception in a Single Spike: Barlow’s Classic Hypothesis
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Aug 19, 2025
5 min
Are Emotions Just Bodily Reactions?
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Aug 19, 2025
6 min
What Is An Emotion?
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Aug 19, 2025
6 min
Conditioned Emotional Reactions: The Little Albert Study
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Aug 19, 2025
5 min
Why Gestalt Psychology Changed How We See the Mind
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Aug 19, 2025
6 min
The Limits of Using Brain Maps to Explain Behavior
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Aug 8, 2025
7 min
The Psychologist's Frame of Reference
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Aug 8, 2025
17 min
The Psychology of Self-Justification: Festinger’s Forced Compliance Study
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Aug 8, 2025
6 min
The Social Self
This content was created using generative AI and is intended for informational purposes only. The views, interpretations, and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of the original authors, researchers, or the Georgia Institute of Technology. We encourage viewers to consult the original research (linked below) and academic sources for authoritative and detailed insights.The Social Self George Herbert Mead (1913)First published in Journal of Philosophy, Psychology, and Scientific Methods, 10, 374-380.https://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Mead/socialself.htm#GeorgeHerbertMead #TheSocialSelf #PhilosophyOfSelf #SocialPsychology #SymbolicInteractionism #Introspection #SelfAndSociety #IAndMe #Pragmatism #SelfConsciousness #MeadTheory #PsychTheory #SocialSelf #InnerVoice #SelfIdentity @georgiatech @GTSciences @GeorgiaTechPsychology
Jul 23, 2025
14 min
Maslow’s Motivation Theory: What Truly Drives Us?
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Jul 23, 2025
18 min
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