The Psychologist, July 2009
Dancing plagues and mass hysteria
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Dancing plagues and mass hysteria
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Dancing plagues and mass hysteria
John Waller on how distress and pious fear have led to bizarre outbreaks across the ages.
Is paranoia increasing?
Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman speculate on the factors that could be behind a ‘21st-century fear'.
A language in common
Deborah Cameron disposes of some widespread misconceptions about differences in the ways men and women use language.
Extra-sensory perception - a controversial debate
Eric Robinson, winner in the postgraduate category of our student writer competition, weighs up the evidence.
Factors in food choice
In the winning undergraduate entry for our student writer competition, Gaby Pfeifer examines the relationship between sensory stimulation and savoir-vivre.
One on one - with Bill McKeachie
Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan
Careers: Public services
Including an interview with Dame Joan Harbison; featured job; Getting that assistant psychologist post; and mentoring schemes
The Delphi method
Susanne Iqbal and Laura Pipon-Young with a step-by-step guide.
The face is familiar
Lance Workman talks to Vicki Bruce about perception, £1 coins, dogs, and more in this interview from 2009.
Book reviews, July 2009
Including web-only reviews
Society, July 2009
Including President’s column; Honorary Fellowship; Stroke guide; Safeguarding vulnerable groups; Getting ready for statutory regulation and much more.
Forum, July 2009
Including The appearance of terror; improving the science and practice of psychology; neuropsychologists – the European dimension; and much more.
News and Media, July 2009
Including the psychology of scams; ESRC doctoral funding; recognising talent; schizophrenia and violence; HPC heeds advice on entry levels and much more.