Press office news tagged psychology
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Board game enables autistic people to create stories about their condition
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University found the illustrated cards used in Dixit helped evoke emotions in a way that could bridge the gaps between people with and without autism
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Study exposes magicians’ misconceptions about why their tricks work
University of Plymouth news: Research compared insights from performers and the public.
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Accelerating action this International Women’s Day
Women from the across the University of Plymouth and beyond have shared successes and challenged expectations at special events marking International Women’s Day
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“Two days in Plymouth made me want to stay for the year”
Kyra Rosas came to the University on international exchange from Florida.
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Back-to-work stress – could a novel technique help people overcome it?
University of Plymouth news: Back-to-work stress – could a novel technique help people overcome it? PhD student Despina Djama explains how her study could help people experiencing stress at work.
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Mental imagining of self-harm can increase urge and heighten the risk of people harming themselves
University of Plymouth news: New research from the School of Psychology represents the first study of its kind to track the real-time occurrences of mental imagining of self-harm, alongside the urge to self-harm and actual self-harming behaviour.
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Study suggests real-time feedback in hotel showers could help the tourism industry cut water use
University of Plymouth news: The University was among those involved in a trial of smart technologies that can provide holiday makers with consumer messages while they are showering in their hotels
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University showcases ideas and expertise at South West Innovation Expo
University of Plymouth news: The University will be demonstrating its ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial excellence at the South West Innovation Expo on Tuesday 5 March
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New study looking for participants to help combat workplace stress
The strengthening psychological resilience at work study is exploring whether a technique that uses the power of mental imagery can improve employees’ resilience.
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Researchers look for Coronation Street fans to take part in facial recognition study
University of Plymouth news: Psychologists from the University of Plymouth and the Open University are looking for people who have watched Coronation Street for the last 20 years to take part in an online study
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Award for innovation creating a new mental health workforce
University of Plymouth news: Dr Pete Keohane and Dr Lealah Hewitt-Johns are part of a team that secured a prize at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership Awards
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Don’t panic, it’s a test: expert welcomes new UK alerts service but says benefits will only be known following a real emergency
University of Plymouth news: Professor Judy Edworthy believes the first test of the new UK Emergency Alerts service will be a step into the unknown for authorities and the public alike.
