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New approach to detect autism earlier
A new way of understanding autistic disorders, incorporating both psychological and biological factors, could lead to the conditions being picked up earlier, research from UNSW has found. view more (2008-01-25)
New President for The British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society's new President, Tommy MacKay, begins his year of office on Friday 14 April at the Society's Annual Conference, held at the Guildhall, Winchester. Tommy MacKay's background is in educational psychology. He runs Psychology Consultancy Services jointly with his wife Sue, offering help to large organisations such as... view more... (2000-04-10)
Shame prevented soldiers from expressing war traumas
After the Second World War, Finnish psychiatrists felt that soldiers had readapted to civilian society very well. The reason was not that Finnish soldiers were exceptionally strong, but that war psychiatrists put the blame for long-term psychological problems on the soldiers themselves. view more (2006-08-23)
Got Sugar? Glucose Affects Our Ability to Resist Temptation
New research from a lab at Florida State University reveals that self-control takes fuel-- literally. When we exercise it, resisting temptations to misbehave, our fuel tank is depleted, making subsequent efforts at self-control more difficult. view more (2007-12-04)
Babies born to women with anxiety or depression are more likely to sleep poorly
A study in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that babies are more likely to have night wakings at both 6 months and 12 months of age if they are born to women who suffered from anxiety or depression prior to the pregnancy. view more (2009-04-01)
First-ever Study into the Psychological Prevention of Schizophrenia
Three in every 100 people will experience psychotic episodes, making psychosis more common that diabetes. Research is now underway into new ways of detecting and treating psychosis, in particular schizophrenia, in its early stages. This is the first-ever attempt to see if schizophrenia can be prevented. Schizophrenia is a very severe disorder,... view more... (2000-06-08)
The British Psychological Society London Conference 1999
The British Psychological Society's London Conference 1999 takes place on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December at the Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL. view more (1999-12-16)
Psychologists focus on Human Rights
Psychologists will stress their support for Human Rights and their condemnation of any form of torture at a psychology and Human Rights meeting, between 2pm and 5pm on Wednesday 30 March 2005. view more (2005-03-21)
Does head injury protect people from PTSD?
Head injury only protects people from post traumatic stress disorder a small amount, and mainly if the head injury is severe. These are the results of a study which looked at data from 802 head injury cases. view more (1999-03-26)
The end of the end of ideology?
Despite the polarized nature of politics today, it appears that we all have the same underlying goals and behaviors: The pursuit of happiness, the American dream etc. view more (2007-05-18)
Why Quitting May Be Good for You
Are there times when it is better to simply give up? Psychologists have been exploring this question, and more specifically a possible link between tenacity and both physical and mental health. view more (2007-09-27)
Rich Man, Poor Man: Study shows body language can indicate socioeconomic status
Socioeconomic status (SES) is determined by a number of factors such as wealth, occupation and schools attended. SES influences the food we eat, hobbies we participate in and can even have an impact on our health. view more (2009-02-05)
Severe stress more common among long-term cancer survivors
Long-term survivors of adult cancers are almost twice as likely to report psychological distress severe enough to cause moderate to serious problems functioning in social, work or school situations, compared to the general population. view more (2008-09-23)
Computers in the classrooom: girls lose out in the boy zone
Boys dominate computers in the classroom, and young girls still see the computer as predominantly a 'male preserve' according to research presented today, Tuesday 15 December, to The British Psychological Society's London Conference, held at the Institute of Education, by psychologists Dr Helen Fitzpatrick (Strathclyde University) and Dr Margaret... view more... (1998-12-03)
FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL DISORDERS ARE NOT AN EXCLUSION DIAGNOSIS.
A study performed by investigators of the University of Berne indicates that there are positive psychological criteria which may help identifying psychosomatic disorders. A 5 years follow-up in 162 patients disclosed that the use of specific psychological interview could avoid patients being falsely labeled as psychosomatic, when medical work... view more... (2002-01-22)
Conscious vs. Unconscious Thought in Making Complicated Decisions
When faced with a difficult decision, we try to come up with the best choice by carefully considering all of the options, maybe even resorting to lists and lots of sleepless nights. view more (2008-12-10)
Low birth weight linked to psychological distress in adulthood
Low birth weight is associated with adult psychological distress. The research found that children born full term but weighing less than 5.5 lbs had a 50% increased risk of psychological distress in later life. view more (2005-07-01)
The Nose Knows: Two Fixation Points Needed for Face Recognition
Many of us are bad at remembering names but we are very quick to point out that at least we never forget a face. view more (2008-10-21)
Money Makes the Heart Grow Less Fond ... but More Hardworking
Money is a necessity: it provides us with material objects that are important for survival and for entertainment, and it is often used as a reward. But recent studies have shown that money is not only a device for gaining wealth, but a factor in personal performance, interpersonal relations and helping behavior, as well. view more (2008-07-10)
Seeing colors -- New study sheds light on sensory system quirk
In the psychological phenomenon known as "synesthesia," individuals' sensory systems are a bit more intertwined than usual. Some people, for example, report seeing colors when musical notes are played. view more (2007-07-25)
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