Press office news tagged psychology

Seeing greenery linked to less intense and frequent cravings

A study led by the University of Plymouth is the first to demonstrate that passive exposure to nearby greenspace is linked to both lower frequencies and strengths of craving.
12 July 2019
New international report shows more public and industry engagement, and earlier intervention, needed to prevent child sexual offending online

A new report released today (Friday 21 June), involving over 2,000 experts in online child sex offending has made strong recommendations on how to better prevent the growing problem of child sexual offending on the internet.
21 June 2019
Fishers keen to help address the problem of marine litter

Researchers at the University of Plymouth and the University of Surrey spoke to around 120 fishers and other stakeholders, including boat owners and crew both signed up and not registered with the Fishing for Litter (FFL) initiative
7 June 2019
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.
13 May 2019
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
18 April 2019
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”.
15 April 2019
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
12 March 2019
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.
7 December 2018
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
6 November 2018
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.
25 October 2018
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
24 October 2018
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
11 July 2018