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Why the Applying Psychology to Work hub was created
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Why the Applying Psychology to Work hub was created

...Psychology to Work hub created? Find out in this short article...In response to the global pandemic in 2020/2021, many businesses and organisations were faced with making significant changes to the way they worked, not only to location, but also to the very nature of how work would be carried out in the future. The Applying Psychology at Work hub was designed to provide...
What the Applying Psychology to Work hub is about
Health, Sports & Psychology

What the Applying Psychology to Work hub is about

...Psychology to Work hub and who is it for? Find out in this short article...Applied psychology is a way to think about things in a different way. Applying psychology at work in a timely fashion can prevent work-related psychological problems (e.g. poor mental health, productivity), as well as improve overall functioning within organisations (culture, relations,...
In Our Time on Psychology: An OpenLearn listening list
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In Our Time on Psychology: An OpenLearn listening list

...psychology...Evolutionary Psychology "Evolutionary psychology claims that all of human behaviour can be understood in terms of a single compulsion - we must sexually reproduce so that our genes will live on." First broadcast: November 2000 Guests: Janet Radcliffe Richards; Nicholas Humphrey; Professor Steven Rose Listen to the Evolutionary Psychology episode And read A...
Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis
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Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis

...Psychology. It is now widely accepted that facts about climate change, taken alone, do not promote change. There is growing recognition that deeper psychological perspectives, beyond traditional psychological approaches, could enrich environment movements. Additionally, evidence is building that climate change can lead to negative consequences for mental health and...
Club v Country: The psychology of switching support
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Club v Country: The psychology of switching support

...psychology behind the 'club versus country' conundrum as a football fan. ...Since the start of the Premier League in 1992, players have come from 128 different countries, with Mozambique, Iraq and Bangladesh being added to the list in 2026. In the 2025/26 season, 65 different nationalities were represented, including 36 players from the Netherlands, 15 of whom are in that...
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
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Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development

...psychological conditions that can affect children and young people. You will focus on asthma, intellectual and development disorders, depression and anxiety, and eating disorders...This free course uses the case studies of Liam, Chloe and Lola to explore childhood development and some of the biological and psychological conditions that can affect children and young...
Success in Interviews - How to Use Psychology to Gain that Job!
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Success in Interviews - How to Use Psychology to Gain that Job!

...psychological research has shown that it is possible to improve self-belief by consciously challenging our thinking to be more positive, optimistic and constructive, which then influences our emotions and behaviour, towards being more self-assured in an interview situation. Negative thoughts tend to just pop into our heads and can often be self-sabotaging; for example,...
Stay in control and hide the fear: The psychology of skydivers and climbers
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Stay in control and hide the fear: The psychology of skydivers and climbers

Laurie Taylor and James Hardie-Bick discuss the paradox of extreme sportspeople seeking the buzz , but not wanting to show the fear...This content is associated with The Open University's Sport and Fitness courses and qualifications. [A sky diver's eye view] Laurie Taylor: As a teenager I had a few goes on the Grand National at Blackpool, but my most daring fairground...