The Psychologist, June 2011
Ouch! The different ways people experience painv
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Ouch! The different ways people experience painv
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Ouch! The different ways people experience pain
Christian Jarrett examines the psychology of pain perception.
A normal psychology of chronic pain
Christopher Eccleston explains how psychology is working to help people disabled by pain
Pain - the patient's viewpoint
Amanda C. de C. Williams talks to three people who have used their own pain to ease that of others.
The story of pain
Ronald Melzack, an author of the hugely influential gate control theory of pain, on an important paradigm shift over the last half-century.
One on one... with Jaak Panksepp
Centre for the Study of Animal Well Being, Washington State University; includes online-only extras
Students face career confusion
David Lurie, Managing Director of Setsights Ltd, sought insight from speakers and delegates at the ‘Psychology For All’ conference
How to get ahead in the psychology of advertising
Ian Florance talks to Daniel Müllensiefen and Sarah Carter from advertising agency DDB.
Big picture - Big impression
Photo by Tom Manly, from a study led by Sophie Scott.
Childhood enemies
Noel A. Card and Deborah M. Casper ask whether they are necessary challenges or markers of social maladjustment.
Interview with David Halpern: An insight into 'nudge'
Christian Jarrett fires some questions at David Halpern, a psychology graduate working in the corridors of power as Director of Research at the Institute for Government.
Media
Gail Kinman on media coverage from the Society’s Annual Conference in Glasgow, 4–6 May
Book reviews, June 2011
a novel contribution to the theory of mind; rethinking psychosis; protecting children from violence; and more.
Letters, June 2011
the Middle East; IAPT; chronic fatigue; religion; boys and psychology; and more
News, June 2011
building a happier society; a negative side of positive psychology; the Academy meets academia; and more.
Society, June 2011
the final President’s column from Gerry Mulhern; new obesity report; Doctoral Award winners; proposed special group; IAPT register; Society website; and more