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Psychology in the News | Teaching Activities
Last updated 13 Nov 2024
This collection of blogs focuses on a wide range of psychology topics that are featured in the news. They include contemporary research, references for further learning, and probing questions for thought.
Each blog in this collection includes a downloadable PDF that contains research, questions for students to answer, and suggested answers. A fantastic way to keep students applying their knowledge of the Psychology Curriculum, such as Research Methods and Ethics.
The newest entry will appear at the top of the list, and more will be added each week!
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Psychology In The News | Mapping Insect Brains
4th November 2024
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Psychology In The News | Plasticity in Pregnancy
28th October 2024
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Psychology In The News | Social Media and Boredom
14th October 2024
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Psychology In The News | The Dark Side of Fame
7th October 2024
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Psychology In The News | Orangutans Mirroring Humans
30th September 2024
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Psychology In The News | New Options for OCD
23rd September 2024
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Psychology In The News | Gay Conversion Therapy in Italy
5th August 2024
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Psychology In The News | The Changing Face of Dating
29th July 2024
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Psychology In The News | Cry Baby
10th June 2024
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Psychology In The News | Curing Phobias May Help Others
3rd June 2024
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Psychology In The News | The Art of the Assist
27th May 2024
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Psychology In The News | The Costs of Smoking
13th May 2024
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Psychology In The News: Smartphones and Infants
29th April 2024
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Psychology In The News: Do Our Dogs Understand Us?
15th April 2024
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Psychology In The News: Talking During Menopause
8th April 2024
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Psychology In The News | Bust a Move and Improve Your Mood!
1st April 2024
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Psychology In The News: Post Concert Amnesia
25th March 2024
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Psychology In The News: The Vaping Ban
18th March 2024
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Psychology In The News: Sorry, Not Sorry
11th March 2024
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Psychology In The News: Footballers See The Light
4th March 2024
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Psychology In The News | Opposites Don't Attract
26th February 2024
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Psychology In The News | Love and the Brain
19th February 2024
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Psychology In The News | Does Sleep Affect our Mood?
12th February 2024
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Psychology In The News | The Rise of Ghosting
5th February 2024
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Psychology in the News | Does Exercise Benefit the Brain?
29th January 2024
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Psychology In The News | Parrots Socialise for their Wellbeing
22nd January 2024
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Psychology in the News | Psychopathy and a Guilty Verdict
15th January 2024
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Psychology in the News: Why Do We Lie?
2nd January 2024
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Psychology in the News: Are the Gut and Social Anxiety Linked?
2nd January 2024
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Psychology In The News | Deja Vu, or Jamais vu?
2nd January 2024
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Psychology in the News | Can You Recognise Artificial Faces?
2nd January 2024