What is psychology? What does it mean to be a psychologist? Can psychological research really have applications in our daily lives? In this episode, Tolu and Regan break down misconceptions about psychology as a science. Regan shares the evolution of his answer to the question: “So, can you read minds?” Tolu shares some updates on her academic journey. Together, they discuss real-life applications of psychology - from analyzing news headlines to reducing your anger at bad drivers. The TOTE (term of the episode) is Psychology! Instagram: @thebraincorepodcast Twitter: @thebraincorepod Email: [email protected] American Psychological Association (APA) Newsletters: https://www.apa.org/news/newsletters  Association for Psychological Science: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news  Extra Reading: Everyday Applications of Psychological Science Study like a Champ