Press office news tagged psychology
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Psychologists searching for public participants for research project into navigation
New research project examining the cognitive basis of navigation is getting under way with an appeal for participants to take part in laboratory and field tests.
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Intentions attributed to other people change how we see their actions
Academics in the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth have suggested our apparent ability to see the intent in other's behaviour leads us to cling to our false judgements
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Low-intensity ultrasound can change decision-making process in the brain, research shows
Imagine working in your office while the sun is shining outside. Thinking about what you could be doing instead of working is an example of “counterfactual thinking”.
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University scientists contribute to international report on microplastic risk
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have contributed to a major European report summarising the current science on risks to humans and environment posed by microplastics
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Researchers explore babies’ development in new documentary series
Professor Caroline Floccia, Head of the University of Plymouth's Babylab. is among the experts featured in the final episode of Babies: Their Wonderful World.
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Drilling work begins on deep geothermal energy project
Researchers at the University of Plymouth are preparing to expand their work linked to the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Cornwall Council
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Research shows that people overestimate benefits – and underestimate risks – of medical interventions
From major heart surgery to a course of minor drugs, people overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks of a variety of medical procedures, according to new research led by the School of Psychology.
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Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats
Research by scientists at Swansea University and the University of Plymouth has shown greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats
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Taking the plunge for marine conservation
Psychologist Jon Rhodes writes about the challenges facing endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Plymouth in 2015, as he swims the length of the English Channel to raise awareness of marine conservation
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Who is to blame for marine litter?
Research led by the University of Plymouth shows people are more likely to blame the global marine litter crisis on retailers, industry and government, but have less faith in those agencies’ motivation and competence to address the problem.
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Study proposes practical solution to challenges faced by bilingual children
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have led research which created and tested the first tool for health professionals to determine language development in two-year-old bilingual children
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South West Blue Communities experts head to Asia
Academics, including those from the School of Psychology, attended the Blue Communities launch event in Malaysia
