School of Psychology
Recent Submissions
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The irrepressible influence of vocal stereotypes on trust
(SAGE PublicationsEngland, 2023)<jats:p> There is a reciprocal relationship between trust and vocal communication in human interactions. On one hand, a predisposition towards trust is necessary for communication to be meaningful and effective. On the ... -
Is diet partly responsible for differences in COVID-19 death rates between and within countries?
(WileyEngland, 2020-12)<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Reported COVID-19 deaths in Germany are relatively low as compared to many European countries. Among the several explanations proposed, an early and large testing of the population ... -
Blending Behavioural Theory and Narrative Analysis to Explore the Lived Experience of Obesity and Assess Potential Engagement in a UK Weight Management Service: Theory and Narrative Approaches in Weight Management
<jats:p>Background: Current treatments for people with obesity emphasise the need for person-centred approaches that consider complex biopsychosocial factors and value the lived experience of people when attempting to ... -
Imagery training for athletes with low imagery abilities
Imagery training, specifically visual and kinesthetic imagery training, is a well-established method of increasing performance in sport. However, some athletes may have impoverished imagery abilities (e.g., aphantasia; ... -
Peer inclusion and school equality norm associations with intergroup contact, and academic self‐efficacy amongst ethnic majority and ethnic minority youth
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Social norms are important predictors of youth attitudes and behaviours. There is substantial evidence that positive and meaningful intergroup contact supported by inclusive norms ... -
Working memory gating in obesity: Insights from a case-control fMRI study
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2024-04)Computational models and neurophysiological data propose that a 'gating mechanism' coordinates distractor-resistant maintenance and flexible updating of working memory contents: While maintenance of information is mainly ... -
Assessing immediate emotions in the Theory of Planned Behavior can substantially contribute to increases in pro-environmental behavior
(Frontiers Media, 2024-02-29)The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is a highly influential and powerful behavior change model that offers promising guidance on promoting urgently needed, pro-environmental action. Recent pro-environmental research has ... -
Everyday places to get away – Lessons learned from Covid-19 lockdowns
(Elsevier BV, 2024-06)