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Stereotypes
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Stereotypes

...psychology, sociology, cultural studies and linguistics. In this collection of articles you will first look at a national stereotypes in the context of England and Germany, and then consider different definitions of stereotypes and engage with some theoretical positions and current thinking on the topic. You will also read about examples of the kinds of stereotypes about...
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OpenMinds-Talk: What does Brexit tell us about Britain?
Miscellaneous

OpenMinds-Talk: What does Brexit tell us about Britain?

...Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences , is a social and political psychologist who works on migration-mobility, non-mobility, belonging, integration and citizenship - including public narratives of European citizenship. Kesi's research programme aims to contribute towards and understanding of he dialogue between citizens and governments on vexed political...
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Article 5 mins
The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...psychological harm – your ‘feelings get hurt’ – and specifically harm done towards your system of beliefs. By attacking your belief system, the person giving offence is also attacking your sense of identity. It’s this relationship with values and beliefs which turns offence culture into such a political issue. Arguments over offence are often arguments over...
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Video 30 mins
PodMag April 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag April 2016

...psychology, philosophy and politics that looks at quality of life, wellbeing and happiness across the human life course. Dr Meg-John Barker Karen speaks to Meg-John Barker about Secrets of Enduring Love, how to make relationships last, and why the book is a good read for anyone interested in successful, long-term relationships. The book is a bit different from normal...
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Audio 20 mins
Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people
Education & Development

Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people

...Psychology courses available on OpenLearn. This platform has enabled her to pursue Further Education (FE College) and Higher Education through The Open University due to its uniquely inclusive ethos that supports learning regardless of age, income, or background. Most courses do not require young people to hold prior qualifications. The Open University is open to all. A...
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Video 20 mins
Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals

...psychological and existential distress. When open communication is unwanted, health and social care professionals who insist on it can cause harm (Westendorp et al., 2023). An international collaborative project led by academics in the Netherlands and the UK has drawn upon multi-disciplinary research findings to consider how health and social care professionals might...
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Video 5 mins
Becoming a superhero: what are the limits of human performance?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Becoming a superhero: what are the limits of human performance?

...Psychology Talking in 2013 Michael Phelps’ coach, Bob Bowman acknowledged that there is very little in terms of physiology that distinguishes between the good and the very good (see video below). He suggested that what distinguishes the superelite from the rest, is their psychology and how they think, feel and manage the pressures of elite competition. Maybe this is...
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Article 15 mins
On the inside of the rebellion against climate change
Nature & Environment

On the inside of the rebellion against climate change

...psychology could be said to be good for. Following David Attenborough’s screening of Climate change the facts on BBC, a message is becoming ever clearer – humanity and life on earth are in peril from the catastrophic potential of climate change that is caused by human activity on the planet. As David Attenborough highlighted, the biggest risk for humanity and earth...
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Article 10 mins