The Psychologist, October 2013
The age of the superhuman
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The age of the superhuman
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Searching for superhuman
Christopher C. French navigates the outer limits as he considers how psychologists should respond to extraordinary claims. And listen to our interview with Chris.
Interview: Would you want a super memory?
Catriona Morrison (University of Leeds) talks to mnemonists and those in the field as she considers whether it’s a blessing or curse.
The super-altruists
Tom Farsides considers whether there is such a thing and its potential cost. Plus, listen to an audio interview with Tom.
I never forget a face!
Josh P. Davis, Ashok Jansari and Karen Lander investigate super-recognisers in the police and the general public.
The age of the superhuman
Christian Jarrett gets to grips with cyborg technology.
Who will become a super artist?
Jennifer E. Drake and Ellen Winner consider the significance of exceptional drawing skills in childhood.
Research Digest 'Super Week'
A round-up of the posts.
Big Picture: Meet the real-life superheroes
Text by Robin S. Rosenberg, picture by Peter Tangen from the Real Life Superheroes Project.
‘In sport, 90 per cent of what you do is psychological'
Ian Florance talks to Dr Rhonda Cohen, Head of the London Sport Institute at Middlesex University
One on one... with Chris Cullen
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, Keele University, and winner of the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Looking Back: Treasures of knowledge
Kieran McNally looks at psychology, schizophrenia, and the making of a modern concept.
New Voices: Detecting lies about intentions
Lara Warmelink with the latest in our series for budding writers.
Society, October 2013
President’s column; Presidents’ Award 2013 for Tim Dalgleish; Self-help books on prescription; AllTrials Campaign; and more
Reviews, October 2013
The usual mix of books and other media reviews, including a review of Robin Rosenberg’s book Our Superheroes, Ourselves.
News, October 2013
Decline in psychotherapy; the happy mirror; a school with a difference; children’s sedentary lifestyles; police super-recognisers
Letters, October 2013
‘Psychological responsibility’; thoughts on the DSM-5 debate; assistant psychologists; clinical training; male suicide; and more