News tagged with: school-of-psychology
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How do babies hear accents?
University of Plymouth news: The University Babylab needs more parents and carers to volunteer their children for a study exploring how babies hear and respond to different accents.
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University selected to be part of UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre
University of Plymouth news: The University has been chosen as one of the key partners in the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which will work to strengthen policy, practice, and public understanding across the UK
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Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain
University of Plymouth news: Our Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC) and Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS) have led hew research suggesting transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) may have an analgesic effect
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Pregnant women’s mental images are directly linked to vaccine hesitancy and uptake
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have a positive or negative impact on their babies, and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated
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Psychology comes to life at iconic attraction
University of Plymouth news: Psychology students visited the Eden Project to explore how the natural environment impacts our health and wellbeing.
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University contributes to international study showing how academics can reach different conclusions from the same data
University of Plymouth news: Dr Nadège Bault, Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience, has contributed to a large-scale study which has highlighted that scientific conclusions can shift dramatically depending on who conducts the analysis
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Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis, effectively bridging gaps previously associated with political voting records
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Project aims to transform care and support for families with an autistic child
University of Plymouth news: A major trial led by the University is examining whether SAFE (Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling) can significantly improve the mental health, wellbeing, and functioning of families with an autistic child
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University joins UK collaboration driving innovations in advanced neurotechnologies
University of Plymouth news: Through its Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC) and the Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS), the University is playing a key role in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration
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Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks
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£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
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Top tips for getting through winter months – and they’re not what you think
University of Plymouth news: Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months – and it's a world away from ‘new year, new you’.
