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by Dr. Gus
Join Dr. Gus, a former US DOJ behavioral and forensic psychologist as he discusses cases that he worked on firsthand, the psychological profile of the criminals involved, and how understanding human behavior can be applied to everyday life.
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- 4 days ago40 min
Behind Human Behavior Halloween Special
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses his top 10 Horror Movies on this Halloween special! Dr. Gus is a former US Department of Justice behavioral analyst.DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- 6 days ago20 min
The Psychological Profile of Michael Myers
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses the psychological profile he has constructed of Michael Myers from John Carpenter's "Halloween." Dr. Gus is a former US Department of Justice behavioral analyst, and uses his years of real world experience to dissect the behavior shown in the film DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- 1 weeks ago30 min
The Hunt for the Unabomber: Part 2
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses the FBI's hunt for the Unabomber, why he was so difficult to catch, and what made him the way that he was. Dr. Gus describes the investigation that led to his arrest, and how pride, grandiosity, and social ineptitude led to his isolation and eventual violence. Dr. Gus is a former clinical and forensic psychologist with years of experience in the DoJ, and he uses his experience to explain the psychological workings of characters covered in the cases he discusses. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Hunting the Unabomber: Part 1
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a case surrounding a suspected Unabomber presence in New Jersey. Dr. Gus describes the investigation that led to his arrest, and the differences between this man and Ted Kaczynski. Dr. Gus is a former clinical and forensic psychologist with years of experience in the DoJ, and he uses his experience to explain the psychological workings of characters covered in the cases he discusses. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- 3 weeks ago28 min
The Psychological Profile of Walter White
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses the psychological profile he has constructed of Breaking Bad's Walter White.. Dr. Gus is a former US Department of Justice behavioral analyst, and uses his years of real world experience to dissect the behavior shown in the series. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- Sep 30, 202620 min
When Being a Millionaire Isn't Enough
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a case from his career, involving a CEO who turned into one of the top three kingpins in North America. Dr. Gus is a former US Department of Justice behavioral analyst, and uses his years of real world experience to dissect the behavior discussed in the case.DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- Sep 23, 202618 min
A Forensic Psychologists Profile of Tony Montana
Join Dr. Gus as he creates a psychological profile of Tony Montana from Brian De Palma's 1981 film "Scarface." Dr. Gus is a former US Department of Justice behavioral analyst, and uses his years of real world experience to dissect the behavior shown in the film DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Film footage courtesy of Universal Pictures Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
- Sep 16, 20269 min
The Warehouse of Cash
Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a case from his career involving a lawyer, the Colombian Cartel, threats, and the sudden change in the legality of money laundering. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh
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