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Libet’s demonstration that SMA activity precedes conscious decision making is thought to have put the nail in the coffin of dualism. R. Sjöberg argues that SMA resections show Libet’s findings to be irrelevant to the scientific discussion of free will. tinyurl.com/4aft5kjh

“Loneliness is not the absence of people but the absence of connection.” And 4 more insights that everyone—introvert or not—needs to know. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ca…

So all three psychology papers are complete! To each and every one of our brilliant y13 students - you are amazing. It’s been a privilege to teach you and be a small part of your journeys. We’re going to miss you very much.

The families of some of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new legal action against three companies they say effectively helped to "train" the gunman to carry out the attack Read more 🔗 trib.al/8CXBcBa

Wishing our Year 13 students the best of luck in their Paper 1 today! Go smash it guys! 💪🏼💪🏼

Love reading a recommended book that it’s so interesting to read. SO many applications of the concept of starting with why. From individual classrooms to who school culture.

Such a good day. And back safely. Thanks to Lara at @tutor2uPsych for taking us through some really valuable activities in the lead up to our y13 summer examinations. #TheCountdownIsOn!

We’ve arrived and ready for our GradeBooster day with #Tutor2u

Writing things down may take longer than typing but there are some significant benefits, research shows—primary among them a lowered risk of cognitive decline. Here's what we've learned, explains @pamelarutledge psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positi…

Psychoanalysis is routinely dismissed because it is unscientific. Clinical psychologist and writer Frank Tallis argues that developments in evolutionary psychology and more recently neuroscience require a more balanced assessment of Freud’s legacy. tinyurl.com/yyhxvs9n

When men don't take care of themselves, it's often their partners who pay. Why isn't this talked about more? And what can be done? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/self-c…

Your brain is teeming with microbes, and they play a key role in mental health. This surprising discovery raises the possibility that some dementias might be reversible. #Echobox=1709513331" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newscientist.com/article/mg2613…

Interested in a career in Psychological Therapy? Come to The Enterprise Centre on Wednesday, March 13th! We are hosting a Careers in Mental Health Session, with talks from employers and current trainees from a variety of programmes. The session is open to all year groups.

“Loneliness is not the absence of people but the absence of connection.” And 4 more insights that everyone—introvert or not—needs to know. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ca…

Our article of the week: ‘COULD PSYCHOPATHY STEREOTYPING IMPACT FAIR TRIALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM?’ tutor2u.net/psychology/blo…

I'm reading The Power by Naomi Alderman #WhatImReading imreading.link/i18uc

Real self-care is less about bubble baths and more about intentional living. Here are some strategies for nurturing yourself in the new year. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-e…

"Trauma is not remembered as something that happened in the past, but repeated, relived, and reenacted in the present." Here's how that can affect healing. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relati…