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Why Do We Do That?

Why Do We Do That?

Science:Social Sciences

#039 - Boredom with Dr. Erin Westgate

#039 - Boredom with Dr. Erin Westgate

2023-08-20
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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Erin Westgate, about boredom. They discuss the features of situations that cause boredom, who is prone to boredom, why difficult tasks can also be boring, the benefits of boredom, and solutions to conquering boredom.

For more on Erin, visit www.erinwestgate.com or follow her on Twitter.

Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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