Press office news tagged school-of-psychology
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Mental imagining of self-harm can increase urge and heighten the risk of people harming themselves
University of Plymouth news: New research from the School of Psychology represents the first study of its kind to track the real-time occurrences of mental imagining of self-harm, alongside the urge to self-harm and actual self-harming behaviour.
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Study suggests real-time feedback in hotel showers could help the tourism industry cut water use
University of Plymouth news: The University was among those involved in a trial of smart technologies that can provide holiday makers with consumer messages while they are showering in their hotels
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£1.2 million project explores whether brain state alters the effects of ultrasound
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have been awarded around £1.2million to investigate whether a person’s pain or consciousness levels might influence the impact of transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) on their brain
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University showcases ideas and expertise at South West Innovation Expo
University of Plymouth news: The University will be demonstrating its ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial excellence at the South West Innovation Expo on Tuesday 5 March
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New research underlines need to be aware of loot box risks
University of Plymouth news: Now research led by the University has shown that at-risk individuals, such as those with known gaming and gambling problems, are more likely to engage with loot boxes
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New study looking for participants to help combat workplace stress
The strengthening psychological resilience at work study is exploring whether a technique that uses the power of mental imagery can improve employees’ resilience.
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Researchers look for Coronation Street fans to take part in facial recognition study
University of Plymouth news: Psychologists from the University of Plymouth and the Open University are looking for people who have watched Coronation Street for the last 20 years to take part in an online study
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Don’t panic, it’s a test: expert welcomes new UK alerts service but says benefits will only be known following a real emergency
University of Plymouth news: Professor Judy Edworthy believes the first test of the new UK Emergency Alerts service will be a step into the unknown for authorities and the public alike.
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Bottle with a message
University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers used a writing activity to explore schoolchildren’s perceptions of marine litter and how they are responding to the increasing global problem.
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New partnership to improve education on Loot boxes
News at the University of Plymouth: The University is working with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to develop educational materials.
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Human choices in a simulated pandemic: New study tests interventions to foster safer behaviour
Research published in 'Science Advances' has shown that it is possible to test the effectiveness of interventions designed to foster safer behaviour in order to slow the spread of a virus.
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New facility opens to transform brain research in South West
The Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC) is home to seven cutting-edge human neuroimaging research laboratories to help better understand brain activity and human behaviour.
