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Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement the pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a vital role in their success or failure in…

I share co-blogger Sam's misgivings about Josh's post assessing the courage of the justices, which I think demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of judicial psychology. There's a difference between lacking courage, and just not agreeing with your colleagues (or your blog critics) about the right thing to do. I've never seen…

Ian Wright passionately defended Jude Bellingham, after England's no.10 came under criticism for his attitude.

Since I was young, I have been intrigued by altered states of consciousness, such as out-of-body experiences, paranormal phenomena and religious visions. I studied psychology and neuroscience to gain a better understanding of how these experiences come about. And in my scientific career, I have focused on the question of…

Investing isn't just about numbers; it's deeply influenced by psychology. Understanding the psychological triggers behind impulsive investing can save you from costly mistakes.

WE all know the script. The Scottish men’s national team qualify for a major tournament. We raise our hopes. Once more they go out in the first…

Despite finishing top of their group, England’s football team has received much criticism for a string of lacklustre performances so far at the Euros. But why are England not living up to expectations? And what, if anything, can the team do to raise their performance level? Psychology can provide a…

The penalty shootout is a tense battle of wills over 12 yards (11 meters) that has increasingly become a huge part of soccer and an unavoidable feature of the knockout stage in the biggest competitions

The study has been called a ‘wake-up call’ for universities