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Opinions on fracking linked to political persuasion - study
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/opinions-on-fracking-linked-to-political-persuasion-study
University of Plymouth news: A person’s opinion on fracking can be predicted by their political ideology, according to a new study co-conducted by a University Psychology academic.
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Could robots be counsellors? Early research shows positive user experience
New research by the School of Psychology has shown for the first time that a social robot can deliver a ‘helpful’ and ‘enjoyable’ motivational interview (MI) – a counselling technique designed to support behaviour change.
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People who ‘see the glass as half full’ are more likely to fall prey to mass marketing scams
Research co-authored by Professor Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science in the School of Psychology, delves into the individual differences of the scam victims
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Report shows progress of UK airports in helping people with hidden disabilities
Ian Sherriff welcomes a new Civil Aviation Authority report, as it looks to support people with disabilities such as dementia, autism and hearing loss.
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Student honours dad by fundraising for vital research
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-honours-dads-passing-by-fundraising-for-vital-research
Computer science student Michael Legg has helped to raise over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research - which funds the University of Plymouth's Centre of Excellence researching into low-grade brain tumours.
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Ever gone to put your keys in the fridge and the milk on the side? New research sheds light on why
New research from the School of Psychology shows for the first time that forming a strong mental picture of a motor action can make a person involuntarily do it
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Plymouth’s dental school ‘best in UK’ for teaching quality
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouths-dental-school-best-in-uk-for-teaching-quality
University of Plymouth news: Peninsula Dental School has come joint top of a key UK survey that asks students to rate their institution based on teaching quality.
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Social media culture can encourage risky and inappropriate posting behaviour, new study suggests
A new study by the School of Psychology investigates why young adults might post content on social media that contains sexual or offensive material.
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So much more than morning sickness – why it’s important to research into Duchess's condition, HG
Caitlin Dean, PhD student and chair of charity Pregnancy Sickness Support (PSS), leads the UK’s research into hyperemesis gravidarum – the pregnancy sickness condition currently experienced by the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Social deprivation sits at the heart of children’s oral decay
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/social-deprivation-sits-at-the-heart-of-childrens-oral-decay
A study of 347 children in Plymouth aged between four and six years has shown that social deprivation is an indicator of increased risk of dental decay in children.
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