Kyle's Introduction

In Episode 2 we are introduced to your other co-host: Kyle Gooderham. Drake is in the host's chair as we explore Kyle's academic history and learn about his interests in cognitive psychology. Kyle discusses his interest in exercise as a tool for augmenting cognitive performance and contemplates how to encourage physical activity for its brain related benefits.

Want to get in touch with Kyle?

kyle[at]psych.ubc.ca

@kylegooderham

The Attentional Neuroscience Lab

Interested in some of the research discussed?

Gomez-Pinilla, F., & Hillman, C. (2013). The Influence of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities. Comprehensive Physiology, 3(1), 403–428. http://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c110063

Chang, Y. K., Labban, J. D., Gapin, J. I., & Etnier, J. L. (2012). The effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: A meta-analysis. Brain Research, 1453, 87-101. doi:10.1016/j.brainres.2012.02.068

A Little About Drake

The first episode of Brain Buzz focuses on one of your hosts: Drake Levere. Kyle takes on host duties as we dive into how Drake got into Psychology and what got him interested in relationships, support, and coping. This, alongside our second episode, explores the backgrounds and interests of your two hosts.

Want to get in touch with Drake?

drake.levere[at]psych.ubc.ca

@DrakeLevere

Centre for Health and Coping Studies

Interested in some of the research discussed?

Capilano suspension bridge experiment

Original article: Here

Invisible support: 

Bolger, N., Zuckerman, A., & Kessler, R. C. (2000). Invisible support and adjustment to stress. Journal of personality and social psychology, 79(6), 953.

Matching support: 

Cutrona, C. E., & Russell, D. W. (1990). Type of social support and specific stress: Toward a theory of optimal matching. In B. R. Sarason, I. G. Sarason, & G. R. Pierce (Eds.), Social support: An interactional view (pp. 319– 366). New York: Wiley.