Students in our school system have traditionally been labeled as “smart” as long as they get high grades on academic tasks. We’ve learned, though, that success in life is not necessarily predicted by report cards, but in how well people understand themselves and those around them. It's the concept of Emotional Intelligence, and it's featured in this edition of EDUCATED. Music: "Another Brick in the Wall” by Fury Weekend. http://fixtstore.com/furyweekend

Birdbrain

Is there an actual way to predict the future using something other than a crystal ball? How come people are so fascinated by twins—and what can we learn from them? What’s the real secret to gaining a competitive edge and winning at the game of life? Join Professor Mario J. Rocchetta and featured guests on EDUCATED, a podcast with easy-to-follow academic discussion covering these and other issues in psychology and related areas. It's time to break down the walls of higher learning. It's time to get EDUCATED.