Roy Baumeister
Why our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative
Research shows that bad things have more of an impact on us than good things. Social psychologist and willpower expert, Professor Roy Baumeister is with us to look at the 'negativity bias' and the art… Audio
Overcoming our negative predisposition
As humans, we lean into the negative. It's just how our brains work. Our natural negative bias explains so much; high divorce rates, stagnating economies, and what makes the news and drives politics.
…Marc Wilson: Ego Depletion
Jim Mora talks to the Associate Dean at the School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, about the research studies of Roy Baumeister and Dianne Tice into ego depletion and willpower. Audio
Feature Guest - Roy F Baumeister
Willpower - can it be strengthened? Good news for those who have made New Years resolutions but may not have a great track record of sticking to them in the past. Audio
Tune Your Engine - Exercise Your Will Power
Self control is often what makes the difference between success and failure. Prominent psychologist Dr Roy Baumeister, Professor of Psychology at Florida State University is co-author of 'Willpower… Audio