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> BPS to host Olympic training workshop

The offices of the British Psychological Society in London are to play host today (April 20th) to a free workshop by former US Olympic Psychologist Pr...

> Male minds are ruled by fighting ability

Modern male minds continue to be ruled by fighting ability, new research has suggested....

> Are people born nice or made nice?

Some people may be born nice because their genes direct them towards such behaviour....

> People assume it's hillier up north

Give people a choice of two cross-country routes to the same destination, one more northerly, the other more southerly, but both covering similar terr...

> The mysteries of time perception solved

Time rules our lives, yet many of us understand very little about it, but help is at hand....

> Shape-shifting lizards, faked moon landings: Why we love conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories are widespread and found in all areas of society, a symposium will hear at our Annual Conference this week....

> Social sciences award for psychologist

A University of Stirling Professor of Psychology has received a prestigious social sciences prize....

> Top footballers better at abstract thinking

Professional footballers are better at abstract thinking and have superior executive functions than those with less talent in the game....

> The causes of last summer's riots

Poor parenting and failures on the behalf of schools have been cited as reasons for the outbreak of riots seen across England last summer....

> Friggatriskaidekaphobia: Professor Chris French on Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th sparks fear in many of us. Professor Chris French, a Chartered Psychologist from Goldsmiths, University of London, explains why....