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School of Psychology

Our experts give students the scientific skills to investigate and understand human behaviour and society.

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Prof. Richard Bentall elected to prestigious Academia Europaea

The aim of the Academy is to promote European research, advise governments and international organisations in scientific matters, and further interdisciplinary and international research.
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Machine learning to help improve engagement in gambling addiction treatment

Professor Matt Field will lead a major research project to look at the factors underlying dropout in gambling addiction services.
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Comparing delusions with ideologies - exploring the roots of belief

A new research project, IN-MIND, will investigate the fundamental nature of human belief systems.
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"Nocebo Gap" in healthcare: Discrimination's impact on medication side effects

A new study has uncovered a link between patients' experiences of discrimination in healthcare settings and the likelihood of them experiencing negative side effects from their medication.

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