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Each week on Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, explore different aspects of human behavior and the brain.

The Psychology Of Awards

Awards are a double-edged sword. Whenever someone wins, someone else is left out. It turns out that there is a lot more than merit wrapped up in winning awards.

In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head,  and talk about the social and psychological aspects of awards.

Rebecca McInroy is an award-winning show creator, host, and executive producer for KUT, KUTX, and KUT.ORG.
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