Children as young as three are able to recognise the same ‘cute’ infantile facial features in humans and animals which encourage caregiving behaviour in adults, new research has shown. A study investigating whether youngsters can identify baby-like characteristics – a…
With a rapidly ageing population, the number of people with dementia and other age-related disabilities is expected to soar by 2050. Coupled with warnings about future shortages of health workers and doctors, it’s clear other options need to be found.…
A study into cat ownership looks at whether people who own an excessive number of cats are on the slippery slope to becoming animal hoarders. The research investigated whether owners of 20 or more cats were more likely to share…
The British Psychological Society invites nominations for its lifetime achievement award. This award recognises distinctive and exemplary contributions to psychological knowledge. Award winners are expected to have not only an outstanding record of personal achievement, but will have also made…
Researchers have provided the first empirical evidence that the way in which dogs relate words to objects is fundamentally different to humans. Many pet owners marvel at their dog’s ability to fetch different objects such as toys on instruction, perceiving…
The Experimental Psychology Society has issued an invitation for applications for its grants for study visits. This scheme aims to help finance postgraduate and postdoctoral research in experimental psychology (as defined by the content of The Quarterly Journal of Experimental…