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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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New theory aims to provide hope for people with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS
University of Plymouth news: Emeritus Professor Michael Hyland, from our School of Psychology, suggests the conditions are caused by a previously unrecognised type of biological error
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Only 20 per cent of men over 50 would opt for surgical treatment if faced with localised prostate cancer
Plymouth University news: A study by psychology academics shows that only 20 per cent of men would opt to have their prostate gland removed if faced with localised prostate cancer.
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From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/from-homelessness-to-belonging-clearing-gave-me-a-chance
University of Plymouth news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.
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New study looking for participants to help combat workplace stress
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/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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New research shows what makes people ‘cruel to be kind’
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-shows-what-makes-people-cruel-to-be-kind
A team from the School of Psychology has found key conditions that might make someone ‘cruel to be kind’, after conducting research using video games
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Animal characters can boost young children’s psychological development
University of Plymouth news: A new study by researchers in our School of Psychology explored the extent to which different characters influence children’s theory of mind skills.
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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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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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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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