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Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-do-young-people-buy-loot-boxes-in-video-games
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University have said a tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes could potentially help identify early signs of gaming-related harms
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Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/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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Altered images: new research shows that what we see is distorted by what we expect to see
University of Plymouth news: New research by the School of Psychology shows that humans “see” the actions of others not quite as they really are, but slightly distorted by their expectations.
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Tackling sexism in football
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni/success-stories/trailblazers/lucy-ford
University of Plymouth trailblazers: BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate Lucy Ford shares how dealing first-hand with sexism in football led her to create a new movement to empower women in sport.
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Delving inside the minds of dancers
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/delving-inside-the-minds-of-dancers
Plymouth University News: The mental imagery and preparation used by performers to push the boundaries of contemporary dance is to be analysed in a study led by Plymouth University.
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Lower numeracy could leave older individuals at greater risk of financial exploitation
Plymouth University news: Older people with lower levels of numeracy are more prone to financial exploitation because they are less likely to engage with numeric information and are more susceptible to certain biases in their decision making
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How can England prepare for the final? A sports psychologist’s view
Associate Lecturer in Psychology, Jon Rhodes, explains what England need to consider when they face Italy in the Euro 2020 final
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Living near green space linked to lower rates of smoking and higher chances of quitting
Research led by the University of Plymouth has showed people living in areas with a high proportion of greenspace were 20% less likely to be current smokers than those in less green areas, and up to 12% more likely to have successfully quit smoking
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Award for innovation creating a new mental health workforce
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/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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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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