BPS Research Digest
Your free, fortnightly roundup of the latest psychology research from the British Psychological Society.
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There Is Only Weak Evidence That Mirror Neurons Underlie Human Empathy – New Review And Meta-Analysis
By Christian Jarrett. After nearly two decades of research, our understanding of the neural basis of empathy, and especially the role played by mirror neurons, remains far from complete.
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Psychopaths And Narcissists Have Hogged The Limelight, Now It’s Time To Explore The Saintlier Side Of Human Personality, Say Researchers, As They Announce A Test of The “Light Triad” Traits
By Christian Jarrett.
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Brazilian Researchers Say Smartphone Addiction Is Real, And That It’s Associated With Impaired Decision-making
By Emma Young. The research involved established neuropsychological tests and measures of skin conductance.
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How To Combat The “Illusion Of Causality” That Contributes To So Many Healthy People Taking Multivitamin Pills They Don’t Need
By Matthew Warren. The new findings suggest a strategy that could be used by health authorities to assist people making healthcare decisions.
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Episode 15: Is Mindfulness A Panacea Or Overhyped And Potentially Problematic?
Mindfulness is everywhere these days, but is it really as beneficial as it's often made out to be? Presented and produced by Ginny Smith.