People who perceive they are part of a disadvantaged group are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their nation and … Read more
Author: Carly Turnham
The Times Good University Guide 2018
Kent is one of the top 10 places to study Psychology according to The Times Good University Guide 2018! Plus Kent Psychology is 2nd for … Read more
Disconnected people more likely to support Anonymous
People who support hacking network Anonymous are more likely to be angry about perceived societal injustices and feel disconnected from the political process, new research … Read more
Arts engagement can help counter divisions in society
Engagement with the arts can help societies counter economic, cultural and political divisions, new research co-ordinated by psychologists at the University shows. The study provides … Read more
How do children learn abstract concepts?
Since her previous role as a postdoctoral researcher at UCL, Dr Marta Ponari has contributed to a project that was funded by the Nuffield Foundation. The … Read more
People find it difficult to judge how good their intuitions are
Whether people believe they are ‘intuitive’ or not may have no bearing on how they perform in tasks that require intuition, according to new research … Read more
Controlled temperature change inside ear can prevent migraines
Volunteers in the study who had a history of migraines experienced a significant reduction in the number of migraines they normally experienced in a month … Read more
Summer Special Newsletter
The Summer Special edition of the Kent Psychologist newsletter is out now! In this issue: Kent Psychology Students Awarded at Gala Event; BPS Hub Evening: … Read more
Feelings of power change people’s responses to dominance displays
People tend to shy away from individuals who display domineering behaviour such as a staring gaze. These instinctive reactions to others’ dominance displays are assumed … Read more
Testimonial MSc in Political Psychology – Linus Peitz
Why did you choose this postgraduate course and institution? I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology, I wanted to continue in this field with a … Read more