Psychology
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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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What can you do with a clinical and health psychology degree?
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On our new BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives, you will explore concepts and theories of the mind and behaviour and their application to human functioning. We spoke to Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology Dr Charlotte Cox, who tells us more about her own journey into clinical psychology, the new degree, myth-busting and the different career options in this area.
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Cyberpsychology - The online human experience: A Q&A with Professor Linda Kaye
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Professor Linda Kaye leads on our ‘Psychology and the Virtual World’. In this module, she brings her expertise on cyberpsychology into the classroom. Social media behaviours and how this relates to well-being and the psychology of emoji are just a few of the topics Linda shares her knowledge of with our students.
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Why Democrats are switching off the news - a psychologist explains
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In a recent article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, explains why Democrats are turning off the news.
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Forensic psychology explained: a conversation with Dr Nicholas Longpré
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Working as a forensic psychologist is both rewarding and challenging as you gain insight into the complexities of the 'criminal mind'.
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Why does Donald Trump tell such blatant lies?
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In a new article for The Conversation, psychology Professor Geoff Beattie discusses why Donald Trump lies.
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Psychology experts find there’s “not enough evidence” to link social media use to mental health problems in young people
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Psychology experts in the UK and US have found there is “not enough evidence” to link social media use to mental health problems like anxiety and depression in young people.
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Why we’re so bad at spotting lies – most of us only perform slightly better than chance
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In a new article for The Conversation, Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University, discusses how to spot a lie.
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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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Edge Hill professor’s books inspire filming of Hollywood boxing blockbuster
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AN Edge Hill University professor is ready to swap the lecture theatre for Hollywood’s red carpet after filming started on a blockbuster movie inspired by two of his books.
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