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Opinions on fracking linked to political persuasion - study
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/opinions-on-fracking-linked-to-political-persuasion-study
University of Plymouth 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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Could robots be counsellors? Early research shows positive user experience
New research by the School of Psychology has shown for the first time that a social robot can deliver a ‘helpful’ and ‘enjoyable’ motivational interview (MI) – a counselling technique designed to support behaviour change.
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Ever gone to put your keys in the fridge and the milk on the side? New research sheds light on why
New research from the School of Psychology shows for the first time that forming a strong mental picture of a motor action can make a person involuntarily do it
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School of Psychology
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/psychology
The University of Plymouth School of Psychology is in the top 20 in the UK, with 50 staff and over 800 students.
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Dentists underdiagnose when faced with time pressure, research shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/dentists-underdiagnose-when-faced-with-time-pressure-research-shows
Dentists can miss important details on x-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.
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SWDTP opportunities
South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP): Economic and Social Research at the University of Plymouth
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Successful new care Tool has patients and staff at its heart
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/successful-new-care-tool-has-patients-and-staff-at-its-heart
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth graduate has co-devised a new care planning document, known as the Tool, to help care staff better understand a patient’s needs and empower them in a continuing care setting.
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Challenging ‘rule breakers’ – children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures
The study is the first of its kind, analysing the behaviour of over 300 children from societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
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Exploring self criticism and promoting self compassion
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/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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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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