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Too Much Neuroscience? The Link Between Funding and Research
Recently the US National Institute of Mental Health, which funds much of American research into the effectiveness of treatments for mental disorders, announced a new director. So what? Well, there...
Thinking of Studying Psychology at University? AAA, BBB or CCC – Why Not Check Out These Universities?
Are you thinking of studying Psychology at University in the UK and have no idea where to start? On this page you will find a list of the top 10 Universities for Psychology if you achieve AAA, BBB...
Best UK Universities for Psychology If You Achieve Three Cs
Following our list of the Top 10 UK Universities for Psychology for students achieving AAA and BBB, we have now compiled a list of the top 10 UK Universities for Psychology if you achieve CCC.
Are you teaching or studying IB Psychology? If so, then you’re in the right place. tutor2u has a team of over 20 IB & A-Level Psychology teachers and examiners, who are here to support you with...
Does Music Really Help You Concentrate?
Now the term is well under way, and students everywhere are plugged into headphones up in their bedrooms, or on a corner of the kitchen table, or on the sofa, doing homework it is time to ask this...
Throughout September, the tutor2u Psychology team has been busy delivering short CPD Webinars to Psychology teachers across the world! That’s right – across the world. Last month, the Psychology...
Missed A Psychology CPD Webinar…Recordings and Resources Found Here
Last month the Psychology team delivered 15 webinars to over 675 teachers. These webinars included exam board specific webinars, as well as our most popular ones for the AQA topics, including:...
Is There a Criminal Gene?
Our genes are a strong determinant of who we are as an individual, whether that’s our biological make up or aspects of our personality. However, the debate of whether genes underpin criminal...
Best UK Universities for Psychology If You Achieve Three Bs
Are you looking to study Psychology in the UK and are looking at universities that require three Bs? Following our recently published list of the top 10 UK Universities for Psychology, here are...
Top 10 Universities in the UK for Psychology: THEWUR 2016
On 21st September, the results of Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THEWUR) 2016-2017 were announced. The University of Oxford has emerged to be the first UK university to top the...
“I’m so addicted” but what does it really mean to be addicted
How many times have you heard the phrase “I’m addicted to…” Which is usually linked to a person or a particular type of food! But what does it really mean to say ‘addicted’? Addiction can be...
Master the Mystery of Human Nature: Interview with Scott Trettenero
Following his recent interview with Dr David Sbarra, tutor2u blogger Dennis Relojo met with author and researcher, Scott Trettenero, about his book: Master the Mystery of Human Nature. Here is the...
305 Psychology Teachers Benefit From Free CPD Webinars
Last week tutor2u launched a new series of short, high-intensity CPD webinars, hosting sessions for AQA, Edexcel and IB Psychology Teachers. In total, 305 teachers took part in last week's webinars...
Are You Hard Wired for Addiction?
A recent study in the Journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that we are all hard wired for addiction. Professor Anderson explains how addicts suffer from strong attention biases - which...
tutor2u Psychology – Weekly Update (22 Aug 2016)
Last week was one of most stressful weeks in the teaching calendar, with the publication of the 2016 A-Level results on Thursday 18th August. While the week was mostly centred on A-Level results...
Psychology experiences a large decline in AS entries. How has the new linear A-Level affected Psychology?
The day has finally arrived and the A-Level results are now in. While today was a particularly stressful day for both teachers and students, the new linear A-Level added a greater sense of worry to...
Stressed Over A-Level Results Day?
It’s one of the biggest and most stressful days in the student and teacher calendar…it’s A-Level results day.
Who are England's Largest A Level Psychology Departments
Psychology is a hugely popular subject at A Level with some simply huge departments out there in terms of A Level exam candidates.
CBT Can Help With Dental Phobia
Fear of dental treatment is a pretty common phobia and the traditional approach has been to use sedation procedures to help patients through their treatment. However it seems that an alternative...
Anxiety - the Life-Saving Sixth Sense?
A terrific article here on anxiety, reporting on recent research that suggests that anxiety can be a lifesaver!