BPS Research Digest
Your free, fortnightly roundup of the latest psychology research from the British Psychological Society.
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Taking Tiny Breaks Is Key To Learning New Skills
By Matthew Warren. The findings could be useful for situations like rehabilitative medicine.
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Study Finds Microdosing Psychedelics Can Be Beneficial, But Not In The Way That Users Most Expect
By Christian Jarrett. The researchers said their most surprising finding was the increase in users' neuroticism.
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Kids Are More Motivated To “Do Science” Than “Be A Scientist” – A Finding That Could Help Address The Profession’s Diversity Problem
By Matthew Warren. Careful use of language could be particularly useful to encourage interest in science amongst those who might not see themselves as fitting the stereotype of a scientist.
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An Exciting New Approach To Personality Testing Involves Psychologists Analysing Your Decisions In Game Scenarios
By Christian Jarrett. The paper was intended as a proof of concept, which the researchers believe they've achieved.
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Your Brain Stops Time When You Blink
By Emma Young. The study raises all kinds of fascinating questions for future research to investigate.