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Bonus Episode: The College Admissions Scandal and the Psychology of Affluence

Bonus Episode: The College Admissions Scandal and the Psychology of Affluence

FromSpeaking of Psychology


Bonus Episode: The College Admissions Scandal and the Psychology of Affluence

FromSpeaking of Psychology

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The college admissions bribery scandal has generated a lot of conversations about the role of affluence and privilege in higher education. What would cause a parent to go to such great lengths to ensure their child’s spot at a prestigious university? What does this tell us about our high-pressure society? Our guest for this bonus episode is Suniya S. Luthar, PhD, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, and an expert on affluence, resilience and adolescent development. Help us learn more about you. Please take our audience survey at http://www.apa.org/sopsurvey
Released:
Mar 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.