Introduction to Psychology 2e | OpenStax

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  04. States of Consciousness 09.10.2026 1h 31min

  📢 Full Audiobook Coming Soon!We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep, yet the purpose of this altered state of awareness remains one of psychology's greatest puzzles. In this chapter, we explore the full spectrum of consciousness, beginning with the circadian rhythms that regulate our daily biological clock. Discover what happens across the stages of sleep and dreaming, examine common sleep disorders, and evaluate how meditation, hypnosis, and psychoactive drugs alter the mind.⏳ TIME STAMPS: • 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:39 - Introduction• 0:01:35 - What Is Consciousness? (4.1)• 0:18:39 - Sleep and Why We Sleep (4.2)• 0:27:03 - Stages of Sleep (4.3)• 0:39:25 - Sleep Problems and Disorders (4.4)• 0:57:43 - Substance Use and Abuse (4.5)• 1:24:11 - Other States of Consciousness (4.6)• 1:29:57 - Credits🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/psychology2e⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUj8cR1C4OqA⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introduction-to-psychology-2e-openstax/id6812501906 ⁠⁠⁠• Our Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.openaudio.us/⁠⁠⁠📖 ABOUT THE BOOK: This is an audiobook production of Psychology 2e, an OpenStax textbook. This college-level text provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of mind and behavior, including psychological research, biopsychology, lifespan development, cognition, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA). Produced by OpenAudio and Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e.👨‍🎓 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Enhance your course accessibility by embedding these audiobook chapters directly into Canvas. We provide fully accessible pages and plug-and-play syllabus language to save you time. Explore our complete course Canvas packs at https://openaudio.us/.😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating the podcast, or reaching out through our website at https://openaudio.us/ to share your experience with this audiobook.
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  03. Biopsychology 09.10.2026 1h 35min

  📢 Full Audiobook Coming Soon!Every thought you produce, emotion you feel, and decision you make begins as an electrical impulse traveling across a network of billions of cells. In this chapter, we explore the biological foundations of psychology, examining how genes interact with our environment to shape who we are. Discover the anatomy of a neuron, the chemistry of neurotransmitters, and how specialized brain regions coordinate the rich tapestry of daily life.⏳ TIME STAMPS: • 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:39 - Introduction• 0:01:57 - Human Genetics (3.1)• 0:24:04 - Cells of the Nervous System (3.2)• 0:44:33 - Parts of the Nervous System (3.3)• 0:51:17 - The Brain and Spinal Cord (3.4)• 1:26:12 - The Endocrine System (3.5)• 1:34:45 - Credits🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/psychology2e⁠⁠ • YouTube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUj8cR1C4OqA⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introduction-to-psychology-2e-openstax/id6812501906 ⁠⁠• Our Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.openaudio.us/⁠⁠📖 ABOUT THE BOOK: This is an audiobook production of Psychology 2e, an OpenStax textbook. This college-level text provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of mind and behavior, including psychological research, biopsychology, lifespan development, cognition, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA). Produced by OpenAudio and Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e.👨‍🎓 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Enhance your course accessibility by embedding these audiobook chapters directly into Canvas. We provide fully accessible pages and plug-and-play syllabus language to save you time. Explore our complete course Canvas packs at https://openaudio.us/.😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating the podcast, or reaching out through our website at https://openaudio.us/ to share your experience with this audiobook.
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  02. Psychological Research 24.09.2026 1h 32min

  📢 Full Audiobook Coming Soon!We often rely on intuition to explain why people act the way they do, but common sense can be surprisingly misleading. In this chapter, we explore how researchers use the scientific method to separate genuine patterns from cognitive biases and false correlations. Discover how scientists design rigorous studies, interpret data, and protect participant welfare through strict ethical standards.⏳ TIME STAMPS: • 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:40 - Introduction• 0:02:34 - Why Is Research Important? (2.1)• 0:23:19 - Approaches to Research (2.2)• 0:46:13 - Analyzing Findings (2.3)• 1:24:07 - Ethics (2.4)• 1:31:11 - Credits🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/psychology2e⁠ • YouTube Playlist: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUj8cR1C4OqA⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introduction-to-psychology-2e-openstax/id6812501906 ⁠• Our Website: ⁠ ⁠https://www.openaudio.us/⁠📖 ABOUT THE BOOK: This is an audiobook production of Psychology 2e, an OpenStax textbook. This college-level text provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of mind and behavior, including psychological research, biopsychology, lifespan development, cognition, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA). Produced by OpenAudio and Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e.👨‍🎓 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Enhance your course accessibility by embedding these audiobook chapters directly into Canvas. We provide fully accessible pages and plug-and-play syllabus language to save you time. Explore our complete course Canvas packs at https://openaudio.us/.😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating the podcast, or reaching out through our website at https://openaudio.us/ to share your experience with this audiobook.
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  01. Introduction to Psychology 14.09.2026 1h 14min

  📢 Full Audiobook Coming Soon!What drives human behavior, and how do we scientifically study something as complex as the mind? This chapter introduces the origins of psychological science, exploring how early philosophical questions evolved into rigorous research. Discover the major historical perspectives that shaped the discipline, the breadth of modern subfields, and the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate claims about human experience.⏳ TIME STAMPS: • 0:00:00 - Welcome• 0:00:40 - Introduction• 0:01:59 - What Is Psychology? (1.1)• 0:07:35 - History of Psychology (1.2)• 0:36:49 - Contemporary Psychology (1.3)• 1:03:29 - Careers in Psychology (1.4)• 1:13:23 - Credits🎧 PODCAST LINKS: • Spotify: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/psychology2e • YouTube Playlist: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUj8cR1C4OqA• Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introduction-to-psychology-2e-openstax/id6812501906 • Our Website: ⁠ https://www.openaudio.us/📖 ABOUT THE BOOK: This is an audiobook production of Psychology 2e, an OpenStax textbook. This college-level text provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of mind and behavior, including psychological research, biopsychology, lifespan development, cognition, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA). Produced by OpenAudio and Brian Barrick. Read along with the full text at https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e.👨‍🎓 INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Enhance your course accessibility by embedding these audiobook chapters directly into Canvas. We provide fully accessible pages and plug-and-play syllabus language to save you time. Explore our complete course Canvas packs at https://openaudio.us/.😃 ENJOY THIS RESOURCE? We love to hear from our listeners. Please consider leaving a YouTube comment, rating the podcast, or reaching out through our website at https://openaudio.us/ to share your experience with this audiobook.