All episodes
SCOUT· 26%29m·2026-04-01·Science
SCOUT· 26%29m·2026-04-01·ScienceWhy babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD
Speaking of Psychology · 373
Before babies have the words to tell us what they're thinking, they can laugh. Developmental psychologist Gina Mireault, PhD, explains how she sets up a “baby comedy club” in her lab; what babies find funny and why; when babies start trying to make other people laugh; and what studying laughter can tell us about…
Buzzmeter · cross-platform
26%
SCOUT
Scout bees are checking it out — divided opinions, the swarm hasn't committed.
Hive Vote · Skep listeners
New on SkepAwaiting the hive's first votes
Buzzmeter says it's buzzing across platforms — the Hive Vote says whether the people who actually listened liked it.
Rate this episode
Add your vote to the Hive — listeners rate every episode after they finish.
Recent reviews
- No reviews yet — be the first.
More from Speaking of Psychology
See all episodes →
23%Encore: How living with secrets can harm you, with Michael Slepian, PhD
Speaking of Psychology · 24m
27%Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
Speaking of Psychology · 43m
35%Why midlife may be your prime time, with Margie Lachman, PhD
Speaking of Psychology · 31m
One great episode in your inbox, daily — free.
One email a day, unsubscribe anytime. No spam, ever.