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Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, psychology study shows
A new study led by psychologists in PPLS have shed new light on the genetic basis of dyslexia, showing how it overlaps with that of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Morals are key to views on lab-grown meat
People’s moral values could limit their uptake of lab-grown meat, a study suggests.
Feelgood factor shaped by traits more than events, study finds
Feelings of satisfaction with life are shaped more by people’s personalities than by their circumstances, a study suggests.
Psychology Professor’s new book will provide new perspective
Professor Peter Lamont’s book, 'Radical Thinking: How to see the Bigger Picture', offers a compelling investigation into the ways we understand the world around us.
Groundbreaking study co-authored by MRC research fellow identifies causal links between poverty and mental illness
A new paper has uncovered compelling evidence that poverty and mental illness are not only correlated but also causally linked.
PPLS student awarded Glushko dissertation prize
Tianwei Gong received the prestigious prize for her Psychology PhD thesis ‘Causal induction in time’
New study reveals virtual conversations boost, not hinder, child language development
In an era dominated by virtual communication, a new joint study from University of Edinburgh and the University of Warwick funded by the Economic and Social Research Council has shed light on the influence of online interactions on the language and grammar development of young children.
DigiCAT team wins Wellcome Prize
The DigiCAT project, led by Psychology lecturer Dr Aja Murray, has won the Wellcome Data Prize in Mental Health.
British Academy fellowship for Psychology Professor
Professor Martin Pickering has been recognised by the UK’s national academy for his notable academic contributions.
Psychology study finds that music could be key to curbing cybersickness
Using virtual reality can cause dizziness, nausea and headaches, new psychological research suggests music may be the cure.