Volume 22 - Part 7 - (July 2009)
Looking Back: Dancing plagues and mass hysteria
Looking Back: Dancing plagues and mass hysteria
John Waller on how distress and pious fear have led to bizarre outbreaks across the ages
Page Numbers: 644-647
A language in common
Deborah Cameron disposes of some widespread misconceptions about differences in the ways men and women use language
Page Numbers: 578-581
Is paranoia increasing?
Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman speculate on the factors that could be behind a ‘21st-century fear'
Page Numbers: 582-585
Factors in food choice
In the winning undergraduate entry for our student writer competition, Gaby Pfeifer examines the relationship between sensory stimulation and savoir-vivre
Page Numbers: 588-589
Extra-sensory perception – a controversial debate
Eric Robinson, winner in the postgraduate category of our student writer competition, weighs up the evidence; plus students in The Psychologist
Page Numbers: 590-593
The face is familiar
Lance Workman talks to Vicki Bruce about perception, £1 coins, dogs, and more
Page Numbers: 594-595
The Delphi method
Susanne Iqbal and Laura Pipon-Young with a step-by-step guide
Page Numbers: 598-601
Forum
Including The appearance of terror; improving the science and practice of psychology; neuropsychologists – the European dimension; and much more.
Page Numbers: 562-567
News and Media
Including the psychology of scams; ESRC doctoral funding; recognising talent; schizophrenia and violence; HPC heeds advice on entry levels and much more.
Page Numbers: 570-577
Book reviews
Including web-only reviews
Page Numbers: 602-603
Society
Including President’s column; Honorary Fellowship; Stroke guide; Safeguarding vulnerable groups; Getting ready for statutory regulation and much more.
Page Numbers: 608-611
Careers
Including an interview with Dame Joan Harbison; featured job; Getting that assistant psychologist post; and mentoring schemes
Page Numbers: 624-627
One on one - with Bill McKeachie
Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan
Page Numbers: 648
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