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Dungeons and Dragons can help autistic people gain confidence and find their inner hero
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University has shown the roleplaying game boosts the confidence of people with autism and enables them to feel more comfortable with social interactions
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New research underlines need to be aware of loot box risks
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-underlines-need-to-be-aware-of-loot-box-risks
University of Plymouth news: Now research led by the University has shown that at-risk individuals, such as those with known gaming and gambling problems, are more likely to engage with loot boxes
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Brain imaging lie-detector can be beaten with simple techniques, research shows
An fMRI lie-detector test, which measures brain activity, can be ‘deceived’ by those using mental countermeasures
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Routes to Wellness
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psychology/routes-to-wellness
Funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Routes to Wellness aims to co-design a peer support model for improving refugees’ mental health and wellbeing.
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Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures
Plymouth University news: New research shows that dental patients have a better experience and memories of treatment, if they take a virtual tour of a beach while in the dentist's chair
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Elderly will take medical risks given large enough benefits, study shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/elderly-will-take-medical-risks-given-large-enough-benefits
Plymouth University news: Older people are more likely to take medical risks than younger adults if they perceive the benefits to be high enough, according to new research led by Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science.
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Tackling inequality one word at a time – experts put spotlight on language development in Arabic speaking countries
A new project is to help identify preschoolers in Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan and the West Bank with delayed speech, in a bid to reduce academic and social disadvantage.
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“Everyone is welcome here” – meet Plymouth’s student president with inclusion at his heart
Dindu Okechukwu is using his time as Students’ Union President to ensure everyone feels included at Uni and in the wider city.
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New partnership to improve education on Loot boxes
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-partnership-to-improve-education-on-loot-boxes
News at the University of Plymouth: The University is working with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to develop educational materials.
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Research shows links between loot boxes and problem gaming
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-shows-links-between-loot-boxes-and-problem-gaming
New research has shown that ‘loot boxes’ in video games are structurally and psychologically akin to gambling
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