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WEBA South East of England Branch Event supported by the Institute of Psychology, Business and Human …. Research indicates that around 1 in 3 adults in England report having experienced at least one …. Championing psychology since 1901, we represent and promote psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions. Our …
What is psychology? | BPS
WEBClinical Psychology involves the study and assessment of a wide range of mental and physical health problems, including addiction, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and relationship issues, using a variety of methods such as psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation. View the Clinical psychologist job profile.
Code of Ethics and Conduct - BPS
WEBDec 8, 2021 · This code, which has been produced by the Ethics Committee of the British Psychological Society, focusses on four primary ethical principles: respect. competence. responsibility. integrity. Each of these principles is described by a statement of key values and accompanied by a set of standards which lay out the precise forms of ethical …
Find a psychologist | BPS
WEBThis directory is designed to help you find a Chartered Psychologist offering services to the public in your area, and can be filtered by specialism and/or clientele as necessary. The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are the regulator for Practitioner Psychologists in the UK. Search the Directory of Chartered Psychologists.
Clinical psychologist job profile | BPS
WEBClinical psychologists deal with a wide range of mental and physical health problems including addiction, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and relationship issues. They may undertake a clinical assessment to investigate a clients' situation. There are a variety of methods available including psychometric tests, interviews and direct ...
Postgraduate study and qualifications - BPS
WEBPostgraduate study. The exact nature of the training you will need to complete will depend on the field of psychology you want to work in. In order to pursue a postgraduate qualification you will normally need to have a 2:1 or higher from an undergraduate degree accredited by the society. Graduates with a 2:2 or lower grade will not normally be ...
Psychology’s 10 Greatest Case Studies – Digested | BPS
WEBNov 27, 2015 · Phineas Gage. One day in 1848 in Central Vermont, Phineas Gage was tamping explosives into the ground to prepare the way for a new railway line when he had a terrible accident. The detonation went off prematurely, and his tamping iron shot into his face, through his brain, and out the top of his head. Remarkably Gage survived, …
Albert Bandura 1925-2021 - BPS
WEBDec 20, 2021 · Albert Bandura 1925-2021. Elissa Epel and Elizabeth Ozer with their reflections. Albert Bandura was one of the most frequently cited psychologists of all time. He was awarded the 2015 order of Canada, the USA's 2016 National Medal of Science, and 16 honorary degrees from universities around the world. Bandura's groundbreaking …
Deception in psychological research – a necessary evil? | BPS
WEBAug 26, 2011 · Deception, it is argued, is a necessary evil, often required to provide the necessary 'technical illusions' and increase the impact of a laboratory or field setting, such that the experimental situation becomes more realistic and reduces the effects of participants' motives and role-playing behaviour. The ensuing debate over deception …
Being a Forensic Psychologist | BPS
WEBJun 5, 2019 · The BPS Division of Forensic Psychology defines forensic psychology as follows: "Forensic Psychology is the application of psychology within the legal system to create safer communities and to assist people to find pathways away from criminal behaviour. Forensic Psychologists work across many settings including, HM Prison and …