Research story: how do stereotypes form?
Research in the School of Psychology has been helping uncover the origins of stereotypes. Find out more here.
The School of Psychology
Aberdeen holds the distinction of being the first university in the UK to establish a lectureship in Psychology, a subject that has been taught here for over a century.
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Research Story: How do we make sense of others’ behaviour?
Researchers from the School of Psychology have demonstrated that our perception of other people’s behaviour is driven by predictions. Find out more here.
Research Story: Did you know that our brains take a little while to update?
Researchers from the School of Psychology find that the brain is like a time machine that keeps sending us back in time. Find out more here.
Research Story: Did you know how important teacher talk is?
A researcher from the School of Psychology has explored the importance of teacher talk in encouraging students to think about their own thinking. Find out more here.