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Stories We Tell About National Trauma Reflect Our Psychological Well-Being
A new study by psychologists at the University at Buffalo and the F. W. Olin College of Engineering finds that in the aftermath of national trauma, the ability to make sense out of what happened has implications for individual well-being and that the kinds of stories people tell about the incident predict very different psychological outcomes for... view more... (2009-07-29)
New study determines when infants can think of out-of-sight objects
One of the most distinctive characteristics of humans is probably one you don't think of very often - the capacity to learn based merely on what someone tells you. Think about it: New information is most often given to us about entities that aren't present. view more (2007-08-30)
Fear is rarely a barrier to blood donation
Campaigns to recruit new blood donors should appeal to people's social conscience rather than try to reduce their fear of needles and other medical procedures. These findings are reported today, Thursday 15 April 2004, by Dr Geraint Price from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological... view more... (2004-04-15)
College students who feel 'invincible' unlikely to accept vaccines, MU researcher finds
Vaccines to protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and herpes, are being developed and may soon be available to college students. view more (2009-07-30)
Television Viewing and Aggression: Some Alternative Perspectives
The effect of media violence on behavior is not only an interesting psychological question but is also a relevant public policy and public health issue. view more (2008-10-02)
Could your initials influence where you choose to work? A systematic test of the "name-letter effect"
One of the most important decisions that we can make is what company we will work for. There are a number of factors to consider when making this decision, including salary, benefits and work location. However, there may also be less-obvious factors in play that sway our decision, and without us even knowing it. It is well known that unconscious... view more... (2008-10-24)
Are Power and Compassion Mutually Exclusive?
The fact that many cultures emphasize the concept of "noblesse oblige" (the idea that with great power and prestige come responsibilities) suggests that power may diminish a tendency to help others. view more (2008-12-18)
Psychology in Scotland’s prisons
Psychologists contribute significantly to working with offenders in Scottish prisons. In a symposium convened today, Thursday 29 March, by Professor Roisin Hall, Head of Scottish Psychological Services, at The British Psychological Society’s Centenary Annual Conference, held at the SECC, Glasgow, psychologists Charles Kelly, Dr Ruth Stocks,... view more... (2001-03-26)
Stop being scared of school
A novel technique, being applied in education for the first time, is helping children with complex needs to become less scared of school. Dr Anne Greig and Dr Tommy Mackay of the Argyll & Bute Psychological Service and the University of Strathclyde have developed a psychological intervention to help young people with Asperger Syndrome (a type... view more... (2004-01-08)
Under Pressure: The Impact of Stress on Decision Making
We are faced with making decisions all the time. Often, we carefully deliberate the pros and cons of our choices, taking into consideration past experiences in similar situations before making a final decision. view more (2009-09-16)
Who’s the idiot in the black?
Football referees are often the subjects of criticism and rugby football referees are no exception. It is bad enough being the target for missiles or abuse, but there is also the constant stress of presenting a suitable image of oneself on the field of play. This is a serious issue for all individuals involved in sport. view more (2002-02-27)
Cholinesterase inhibitors reduce aggression, wandering and paranoia in Alzheimer's disease
Cholinesterase inhibitors, used to treat cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, are also a safe and effective alternative therapy for the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, according to a study that appears in the December 2008 edition of Clinical Interventions in Aging. view more (2008-12-10)
Children as young as 19 months understand different dialects
We are surrounded by a multitude of different accents every day. Even when a speaker of another English dialect pronounces words differently than we do, we are typically able to recognize their words. Psychologist Catherine Best from MARCS Laboratories, University of Western Sydney, along with colleagues from Haskins Laboratories and Wesleyan... view more... (2009-05-07)
How Much Hypertension Can Be Affected By Daytime Stress?
A group of Italian investigators led by Drs Francesco Fallo (Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Padova) and Dr Nicoletta Sonino (Department of Mental Health, Padova) explores a neglected issue: the relationship between daytime stress and the physiological lowering of blood pressure which should occur during sleep (dipping).... view more... (2002-11-20)
Don't stand by me: When involving an interested party may not be in your best interest
When business leaders leave organizations following poor decisions, constituents often find comfort in replacing them with insiders - others familiar with the problem and original choices. view more (2009-09-11)
Physical exercise for life in prison
Physical exercise can play a very positive role in the daily routine of a prisoner serving a life sentence and is not just a way of keeping prisoners out of 'mischief'. view more (1999-03-26)
Gulf War Syndrome triggered by smells of war
The persistent symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome in the home years later could well be due to a sickness response to the body's immune system being conditioned to the smells, tastes and sounds of war. view more (1998-12-03)
Society or self? Why do people donate blood?
While people see both benefits to society and themselves from blood donation, it is, however, perceived personal benefits which underpin whether someone decides to donate blood. view more (2004-08-23)
Study Shows Bilinguals Are Unable to 'Turn Off' a Language Completely
With a vast majority of the world speaking more than one language, it is no wonder that psychologists are interested in its effect on cognitive functioning. For instance, how does the human brain switch between languages? view more (2009-08-19)
Patients' views about their illness can help treatment planning
What is it like to be chronically ill? Those people with severe illnesses such as Huntington's disease or multiple sclerosis do not see their illness in the same way as health professionals do. Associate professor Ad Kaptein, Leiden University, Netherlands organised an international symposium on patients' representations of their illnesses at... view more... (2001-08-31)
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