Marc Wilson
Why we make New Year's resolutions - and why they fail
A 2007 study found that 88% of people who make an annual pledge fail. Victoria University Psychology Professor, Marc Wilson, explains why people make resolutions in the first place. Audio
Understanding youth suicide and self-harm
New Zealand has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the developed world and half of young New Zealanders engage in non-suicidal self-injury, such as cutting. But any possible link between the… Audio
Self-harm among elderly people in the UK
Elderly people who self-harm are being failed by their health system, according to new research out of the Lancet Psychiatry journal. The study suggests over-65s attempt suicide at rates comparable to… Audio
Teens self harming: psychologist's advice for parents
Research indicates between a third and half of 12-18 year-olds have intentionally harmed themselves at least once. Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson, is one of… Audio
Pants on Fire Ep 3 - Sweet-talking Ernest Dickens and the Spanish prisoner
Sweetheart scams and the booming cyber-fraud industry are fueled by the human drive to trust people. Audio
The emotional toll of fatherhood
Marc Wilson from the Victoria University School of Psychology explains what men go through as new dads and how that's different from mothers.
He says that quite reasonably, women are the focus.That… Audio
A third of secondary students self-harm - report
A new study has revealed nearly a third of secondary school students deliberately hurt themselves. Victoria University's Marc Wilson led the study and says self-harm commonly involves cutting the skin… Audio
A depression test on Google - is it a good idea?
Google is offering American users a screening test for depression. Victoria University psychology professor Marc Wilson says while it's a not a bad idea in principle, there are risks of misdiagnosis… Audio
The benefits of talking to yourself
Self-talk can help memory recall, confidence, and focus. Audio
Gender and leadership personality traits
Marc Wilson of Victoria University talks about personality traits and leadership. Audio
What do we say when the kids ask, is Santa real?
Is Santa real? Marc Wilson from Victoria University's School of Psychology with some tips on how parents should respond to the ever curly question. Audio
Mobile phone addiction
Marc Wilson of Victoria University discusses whether we're addicted to our phones and what to do about it. Audio
Psycho's bandied around a lot these days
Marc Wilson of Victoria University talks about what a psychopath really is and should we be labelling Donald Trump as one. Audio
Andrew Little says goodbye to cat
The Labour leader Andrew Little's sick cat has gone missing. Audio
Mind over matter
Psychology professor Marc Wilson talks about minds games used against the competition in sport and in life. Audio
The Rise of the Right
From Europe to the US, and even in Australia, nativist right-wing movements are on the rise. Otago University professor of politics and international relations Robert Patman and Marc Wilson, the… Audio
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
The fabulous Oprah
Being fabulous is at al of our fingertips according to chat show guru Oprah Whinfrey. Is it really? Audio
Are self help books self hindrance?
Are those self-help books actually bringing you down. We ask psychologist Marc Wilson. Audio
The Chris Brown saga
Would Chris Brown really be a role model to New Zealand's younger generation? Audio