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Tag Archives: psychology
How psychology can help shape policies (3/3): Measuring influence
University of Tartu psychologists write about how psychology can help measure the impact of policies. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged impact, measuring influence, psychology, questionnaire
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How psychology can help shape policies (2/3): Influencing behaviour
UT psychologists Andero Uusberg and Kariina Laas write about how psychology can help shape policies by influencing human behaviour. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged influencing behaviour, nudging, psychology, psychology of persuasion
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How psychology can help shape policies (1/3): Modelling behaviour
The word ‘psychologist’ tends to be associated with an image of a psychotherapist working with a patient who has turned to them as a last resort, perhaps even with eyes cast down in shame. There are many things wrong with … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged financial behaviour, homo economicus, pension, policies, policy making, psychology, shaping behaviour
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Five intriguing thoughts from psychologist Andero Uusberg
Psychologist Andero Uusberg discusses the state of flow, mindfulness, handling of tasks, social media, and honesty. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged culture, emotions, Facebook, flow, mindfulness, psychology, social media, tasks
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Can MRI Detect Antisocial Personality Disorder?
University of Tartu Cognitive Psychology Professor Talis Bachmann comments on whether MRI scans can detect antisocial personality disorder. Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences, Research, Studies
Tagged antisocial personality disorder, MRI, neurosciences, psychology
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Be a Good Friend to Yourself!
Psychology student Kerttu Mäger analysed self-esteem and self-compassion in her master’s thesis and found that the best way to boost one’s self-esteem is to treat oneself in a friendly, humane and mindful manner and not concentrating so much on external praise. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged achievements, friendly, master's thesis, psychology, self-compassion, self-esteem, success
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Your Memory Is Not a Video Camera
Neuroscientist Jaan Aru explains how and why our memories can be false. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged human brain, memory, perception, psychology, remembering, video
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