Michel Treisman obituary Other lives: Lecturer and reader in experimental psychology who was a fount of eclectic information The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023
Women’s Champions League: Arsenal gunning for ‘revenge’ in Wolfsburg semi-final, says Frida Maanum The Gunners’ Norwegian midfielder on the psychology of football and taking inspiration from Martin Odegaard Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023
Is your home's colour affecting your mood? Here's what the experts have to say What colour psychology is and how you can use it to your advantage Ideal Home · Apr 21, 2023
Florida expands so-called ‘don’t say gay’ ban through 12th grade in public schools All of Florida’s public school teachers are effectively banned from providing classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, the State Board of Education decided Wednesday. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 19, 2023
The psychology of food choices: Many factors affect what you select Some food choices are deliberate. Others are unconsciously made. Our food choices are driven by a host of factors. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023
Vampire Survivors: how developers used gambling psychology to create a BAFTA-winning game The independent game Vampire Survivors delivered a shock result at the 2023 BAFTA Game Awards when it defeated blockbusters God of War: Ragnarok and Elden Ring to take home the best game prize. The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023
Study suggests teenagers who trust internet information find it less stressful Teens' trust in the news they read on social media - or lack thereof - may be critical in determining whether it contributes to or detracts from their well-being, according to a Cornell-led psychology study. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 9, 2023
Having low expectations probably won't make us happier – here's what psychology research says Finland was recently named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year running. A range of theories have been put forward to explain why the Nordic nation continues to rank at the top of the table for happiness, from greater income equality to time spent in nature. The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023
From exercise habits to recycling more: how psychologists are helping us make positive changes By understanding what influences people’s thoughts and actions, experts at Sheffield Hallam University are researching ways to encourage us to alter our behaviour The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
What is dark psychology? Inside the dangers of the social media trend A positive psychology coach breaks down the dark psychology TikTok trend and all of its red flags My Imperfect Life · Mar 25, 2023
Living room color mistakes – 6 errors to avoid and the simple rules that work, according to interior designers We spoke to a few of our favorite interior designers to find out the biggest living room color mistakes that we are making – and how best to avoid them Homes & Gardens · Mar 22, 2023
Big banks came to First Republic's rescue, but changing the 'psychology of depositors' may not be easy “Founders are pretty confused at [the] moment” one venture investor said. Fortune · Mar 17, 2023
Taking back control of the data silos holding your business back Organisations make key business decisions on the basis of what they know, and what they know is derived from analysing their data. To enable the best decisions, data has to be accurate and reliable. But there are still organisations out there with data silos, which by their very nature can… IT Pro · Mar 17, 2023
People with personality disorders are more likely to sign up for psychology studies – here's why that's a problem Many psychological studies rely on participants to give up their time to take part in experiments or complete questionnaires. They take part because they get paid or because they are required to as part of their university course. But, beyond this, not much is known about what motivates people to… The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 ‘I hope I haven’t killed anybody’: the pacifist author fighting on Ukraine’s frontline Vlad Beliavsky dreamed that his new psychology book would help end wars. He has now spent a year in uniform, trying to catch saboteurs and fend off Russian cyber attacks
The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023 At a small liberal arts college, Black students learned to become 'bicultural' to succeed and get jobs – but stress followed In her forthcoming book, “The Impact of College Diversity: Struggles and Successes at Age 30,” Amherst College psychology professor Elizabeth Aries discovered a disturbing dual reality for Black students going to the small, private liberal arts college where she teaches. On the one hand, interacting with students from different backgrounds…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023 I found out my mum had schizophrenia when I was 14. Here’s what I wish I’d known The stigma surrounding complex mental health is such that Elfy Scott completed a psychology degree to learn more – but even that fell short
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 24, 2023 Why does Swarthmore’s basketball team practice foul shots from 14 1/2 feet? Science. PHILADELPHIA — Allen Schneider, longtime Swarthmore College psychology and neuroscience professor, is a basketball fan, but he wasn’t actively looking for ways to help out Swarthmore’s men’s basketball team. He’d just watched Garnet coach Landry Kosmalski enough to think the coach might be receptive to this theory in Schneider’s own…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023 Why are Britons so susceptible to fake news – and what can we do about it? With Putin’s Russia on its doorstep, Finland began arming its people against misinformation. It worked, says Sander van der Linden, a professor of social psychology
Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023 The Welsh Turkish community fundraising to help victims of the earthquake 'We know these items will be helpful, and we’re going to make sure they go to the right place'
The Canberra Times · Feb 8, 2023 ACT govt refuses to condemn federal cuts to psychology appointments This is despite the Greens Mental Health Minister saying she would like all mental health care to be universally funded.
Wales Online · Feb 6, 2023 Women do more housework as men physically unable to see mess, science reveals It comes down to a concept in psychology called “affordance theory”
Reason · Feb 3, 2023 Scholars for Peace in the Middle East Open Letter re Allegations of Antisemitic Bias by GW Prof Lara Sheehi I have been following from a distance a controversy over the alleged conduct of Prof. Lara Sheehi, who teaches a mandatory DEI class to psychology grad students at George Washington University. The key allegations amount to her denigrating, bullying, and otherwise mistreating students who are Israeli, Jewish, and/or pro-Israel. Professors…
WEKU · Jan 30, 2023 Eastern Standard Preview Feb. 2nd. Episode Four of RISE explores the psychology of crisis and the mental health impacts of the July flood on survivors who lost everything, children, and whole communities destroyed by floodwaters. It also explores the stress and strain on caseworkers and first responders. Although there’s a strong cultural resistance to seeking…
ABC News · Jan 24, 2023 Cuts to subsidised psychology sessions causing clients to 'ration' care, health workers warn Health professionals and emergency services groups warn patients skipping psychology sessions will end up in the emergency department, urging the health minister to restore funding.