Pages tagged with: school-of-psychology
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Autism research team invited on to national network
The Welcome Research Hub – comprised of academics from the School of Psychology, Plymouth Institute of Education and Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) – will be joining charity Autistica’s ‘Discover’ Research Network.
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Sacrificing one life to save others – research shows psychopaths’ greater force for ‘greater good’
New research from the School of Psychology shows that people would sacrifice one person to save a larger group of people – and in addition, the force with which they carry out these actions could be predicted by psychopathic traits.
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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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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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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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First speaker announced for University’s TEDx talks
University of Plymouth news: Dr Sylvia Terbeck from the School of Psychology has been announced as the first speaker for TEDxPlymouthUniversity on 9 March, exploring the question ‘Can we cure prejudice?'
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Adolescents do not ‘get the gist’ when it comes to making risky decisions online
Plymouth University news: Adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved, according to new research by academics in the School of Psychology
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Study shows that people switch their morality in the heat of the moment
Plymouth University news: Virtual reality technology could show how a person would really behave in a morally difficult situation – despite what he or she might claim on paper, according to new research.
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Clinical psychology students work with charity to improve mental wellbeing of LGBT+ communities
Plymouth University news: Postgraduate students will be discussing how clinical psychology can help to play a part in improving the mental wellbeing of the LGBT+ communities at a conference on 21 July.
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Exploring self criticism and promoting self compassion
Plymouth University news: A workshop exploring self criticism and the new research that could help people quieten its voice is taking place at Plymouth University from 12-14 September.
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Opinions on fracking linked to political persuasion - study
Plymouth University 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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Sporting Excellence Scholar: Sophie Gibbs-Nicholls
Plymouth University's Sporting Excellence Scholar: Sophie Gibbs-Nicholls. Pool plater Sophie has qualified for the England team, and is hoping to perform at the Europeans in 2016.