Geoff Beattie
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Edge Hill professor’s book hits the big screen at BFI London Film Festival
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The boxing biopic film Giant, inspired by the writing of Edge Hill Professor Geoffrey Beattie, has premiered at the BFI London Film Festival.
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Could climate anxiety be a form of pre-traumatic stress disorder? A psychologist explains the research
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie discusses how climate anxiety could be a form of pre-traumatic stress disorder.
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Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down - a psychologist explains
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In a recent article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, explains why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down.
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The fascinating psychology behind ‘dine and dash’ and why it’s about so much more than a free meal
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In a new article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University, looks at the potential motivations behind those who choose to fill up their bellies without emptying their wallets or purses.
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Israel hostages may need to fight to regain a sense of control in their everyday lives - expert claims
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In a new article for The Conversation Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University, claims hostages may have to fight to regain control of their everyday lives.
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Narcissism, immorality and lack of empathy: the dark psychology that can poison elites
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie examines the poisonous psychology of elite groups.
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Joe Biden: slips of the tongue can project our own hidden thoughts, fears and anxieties
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie discusses what slips of the tongue can tell us about the inner psyche.
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Body language books get it wrong: the truth about reading nonverbal cues
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Most of us have heard the one about if you cross your arms over your chest you’re feeling defensive or if you’re fiddling with your hair while talking you feel nervous – but is there really any truth to some of these body language stereotypes?
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Internationally-acclaimed psychologist takes his books on boxing to the bright lights of Hollywood
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Edge Hill University’s world-renowned Professor of Psychology Geoff Beattie is having two of his books turned into a major Hollywood film.
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Leading psychologist releases new book Doubt: A Psychological Exploration
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An internationally acclaimed psychologist from Edge Hill University has released a new book exploring the psychological basis for self-doubt and how it has impacted on people, history and the world.
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