The Psychologist, October 2012

Image by Glenn Williams.

Jennifer Wallis investigates the history of ‘general paralysis of the insane’ in the Victorian asylum.

Michael H. Connors with the latest in our series for budding writers.

We meet Suzanne Heape, a Senior Human Factors Engineer; and Laura Tozer writes about her work in Peru.

Professor of the Learning Sciences, and Co-Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning, at the University of Winchester. He also holds visiting appointments at Exeter and Bristol Universities. Includes online only answers.

Jon Sutton enjoyed a curry with Bruce Hood (University of Bristol), Royal Institution Christmas Lecturer and author of new book 'The Self Illusion'.

Rebecca Gillibrand reflects on the research in the light of her own experience.

Is this field of development an evidence-based practice? Rosalyn H. Shute investigates.

Triece Turnbull and Mark Forshaw analyse the contribution of health psychology.

Robert D. McIntosh and Sergio Della Sala explore some intriguing phenomena…

Kairen Cullen on how coverage of psychologists’ involvement in the Paralympics expresses the essence of the profession; Jon Sutton on the joy of serendipity; and more

Including Steven Pinker's latest book, reviewed by Roy Baumeister.

fMRI-based lie detection; animal consciousness; media violence; modern-day Phineas Gage; and more.

Including President's column, Lifetime Achievement award, supporting research integrity, socially inclusive parenting classes, and more.

playing second fiddle to medics?; A-level; participant observation; and more