There are certain statements made every day in America that are stated as fact – even though there isn’t evidence backing up that supposed fact – but is repeated so often that many, if not most people accept it as fact. Many have to do with psychology such as opposites attract or some people are left brained while others are right brained. Our guest today teaches a class at Millersville University called Popular Misconceptions in Psychology. With us on The Spark is Dr. Shaun Cook,      Associate Professor of Psychology, Director, Neuropsychology of Memory & Aging Lab, Director, Psychology Honors Program, Senior Researcher, Center for Developmental Research, Chair, Cognitive Section, Eastern Psychological Association, Psychology Department at Millersville University

There are certain statements made every day in America that are stated as fact – even though there isn’t evidence backing up that supposed fact – but is repeated so often that many, if not most people accept it as fact. Many have to do with psychology such as opposites attract or some people are left brained while others are right brained. Our guest today teaches a class at Millersville University called Popular Misconceptions in Psychology. With us on The Spark is Dr. Shaun Cook,      Associate Professor of Psychology, Director, Neuropsychology of Memory &amp; Aging Lab, Director, Psychology Honors Program, Senior Researcher, Center for Developmental Research, Chair, Cognitive Section, Eastern Psychological Association, Psychology Department at Millersville University

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb starts conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb starts conversations about what&rsquo;s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb start the conversations about what&rsquo;s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at&nbsp;<a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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