psychology Archive
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![At some point, you’ve probably looked at a Rorschach blot with your friends or in class, searching for patterns in patches of ink. Developed by […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Rorschach_blot_06-115x115.jpg "Fractal geometry and the mind")
Fractal geometry and the mind
Posted on March 1, 2017 | No CommentsAt some point, you’ve probably looked at a Rorschach blot with your friends or in class, searching for patterns in patches of ink. Developed by […] -
![A study carried out by the Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology has revealed that service truly matters when it comes to dining; just one of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Gastrophysics Puts Cutlery To The Test")
Gastrophysics Puts Cutlery To The Test
Posted on August 12, 2015 | 9 CommentsA study carried out by the Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology has revealed that service truly matters when it comes to dining; just one of […] -
Men and Women Process Emotions Differently, Study Finds
Posted on January 25, 2015 | No CommentsIt is often suggested that females are the more emotional of the two genders. Though this may not exactly be the case, a research team […] -
![Absolute Pitch: the ability to instantly recognise the pitch of a note and/or produce a given note without reference to any internal standard. That is, being […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Physiology-Artist-Haneesh-Sidhu-195x110.jpg "Some Science Behind Singing")
Some Science Behind Singing
Posted on November 26, 2014 | No CommentsAbsolute Pitch: the ability to instantly recognise the pitch of a note and/or produce a given note without reference to any internal standard. That is, being […] -
![When choosing a leader, it appears that the most intelligent looking candidates are almost always trumped by those who look healthier. This revelation comes from […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "What Matters When Choosing a Leader?")
What Matters When Choosing a Leader?
Posted on November 16, 2014 | No CommentsWhen choosing a leader, it appears that the most intelligent looking candidates are almost always trumped by those who look healthier. This revelation comes from […] -
Having children won’t make you any happier
Posted on November 7, 2014 | No CommentsWhile most parents would insist that their children bring them joy, new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science and Western University […] -
![Admittedly, it didn’t feel like a day on which to be inspired. Precipitation, surely, but not inspiration, as cold and rainy weather battered the spires […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Astronomy-Artist-and-Color-Designer-Thao-Do-195x110.png "Scientific Highlights of TEDxOxford 2014")
Scientific Highlights of TEDxOxford 2014
Posted on January 28, 2014 | No CommentsAdmittedly, it didn’t feel like a day on which to be inspired. Precipitation, surely, but not inspiration, as cold and rainy weather battered the spires […] -
Bang! Interviews: Professor Dorothy Bishop on Neuropsychology
Posted on January 24, 2014 | No CommentsLaura Soul talks to Professor Dorothy Bishop about her research in developmental neuropsychology, particularly communication impairments in children, as well as blogging, twitter and communicating science. -
![What can you see right now? You probably think you are seeing these words, the icons around the website and even the room you’re reading […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/neuro-blog-cover-115x115.png "Can I have your attention please?")
Can I have your attention please?
Posted on November 1, 2013 | No CommentsWhat can you see right now? You probably think you are seeing these words, the icons around the website and even the room you’re reading […] -
![Henry Molaison has the dubious honour of being the most famous amnesic ever. As a psychology student I know him by his initials, H.M. and […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/H.M.amnesic-colored_blue-115x115.jpg "Henry Molaison’s unforgettable contribution to neuroscience")
Henry Molaison’s unforgettable contribution to neuroscience
Posted on October 25, 2013 | No CommentsHenry Molaison has the dubious honour of being the most famous amnesic ever. As a psychology student I know him by his initials, H.M. and […] -
![“Now the shorter of following…” a calm voice drawls. I count my breath. Out 1,2,3. In 3,2,1. I feel proud of not getting distracted and […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Blog-image-01_Bang-115x115.png "Mindfulness Meditation: Panacea or Placebo?")
Mindfulness Meditation: Panacea or Placebo?
Posted on April 11, 2013 | 1 Comment“Now the shorter of following…” a calm voice drawls. I count my breath. Out 1,2,3. In 3,2,1. I feel proud of not getting distracted and […] -
![Where were you when you found out that the Twin Towers had been hit? You probably remember. Many people recall particularly shocking events in striking […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/false-memory-115x115.png "Man Not Machine: How False Memories Make Us Human")
Man Not Machine: How False Memories Make Us Human
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsWhere were you when you found out that the Twin Towers had been hit? You probably remember. Many people recall particularly shocking events in striking […] -
PsychSoc – what happened in Hilary
Posted on March 10, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s been a full term for Oxford Psychology Society. We had a couple of really fun socials as well as lots of interesting speaker events. […] -
Rose-tinted spectacles: Trusting partners show memory bias
Posted on March 3, 2013 | No CommentsWhy is trust so important in romantic relationships? One recent finding is that it helps people to forgive and forget when their partners do something […]
