The Psychologist, April 2015
What has neuroscience ever done for us?
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What has neuroscience ever done for us?
Jonathan Roiser (winner of the Society’s Spearman Medal 2013) considers the case of mental health.
The exciting side of boredom
Our journalist Ella Rhodes meets psychologists who think boredom has had a bad press.
Professor Terence Lee, MA, PhD (Cantab), FBPsS; 1923-2014
A pioneer in the field of Environmental Psychology.
Key to the Skeleton Cupboard
A review of Tanya Byron's book; we publish an exclusive extract; and revisit an archive interview.
Book reviews, April 2014
More from the April issue.
Compelling science
Tom Holliman reviews two new podcasts.
Careers: To volunteer or not to volunteer, that is the question
Samara Aziz, Sahdia Parveen and Jan R. Oyebode give three perspectives.
The journey of a psychologist in public health
Amanda K. Bunten outlines her role in improving health at the population level.
One on one... with Sue Llewelyn
‘We underestimate the power of listening’
Looking Back: How it all began
Alan Baddeley describes the origins of the multi-component model of working memory.
Society milestones
50,000 members, and 50th anniversary of the Royal Charter.
New guidelines for expert witnesses
The Society publishes advice.
President’s column: March 2015
Dorothy Miell invites a guest contribution from Professor Robert Logie, the first UK-based Chair of the USA's Psychonomic Society.
New voices: Calling time on Alzheimer’s
Could circadian rhythms be the key? Brianne Kent with the latest in our series for budding writers.
Big Picture: A baby’s view of the protoface
Image and words from Punit Shah, winner of this year’s ‘Big Picture’ competition.
The power of personality
John D. Mayer argues that ‘personal intelligence’ shapes our lives.
Interview: Dispelling mind myths and debunking pseudoscience
Sergio Della Sala lets Lance Workman into his world.
Seeing through the double blind
A randomised controlled trial is quality research, right? Not necessarily – Lewis Killin and Sergio Della Sala explain.
Digital technologies in health change
Ella Rhodes reports from a conference at University College London.
From the Research Digest, April 2015
The selection from the April issue of The Psychologist.
Supporting coaches and athletes
A new app developed by psychologist Sophia Jowett.
Last call for Media Fellows
Consider the British Science Association scheme.
‘Post-repatriation stress disorder’?
Wasyl Nimenko argues for specific recognition of the issues facing those bringing bodies back to their home countries.
A misleading juxtaposition?
Jessica Bockler responds to Magda Osman's article in the February issue.
Healing the hidden wounds
Ella Rhodes reports on mental health services for the military.
New challenges raised by ‘legal highs’
Dr Tom Freeman and Dr Thomas Richardson respond to Lorna MacKay's letter in the February issue.
Making writing readable
Four letters respond to March's cover article, 'Words and sorcery'.
Powerful, crazy, cruel
Our editor Jon Sutton reviews Jon Ronson's new book, 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed'.