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…
Fun packed week for little scientists
Snakes and ladders, Where’s Wally? and playing on the Wii were just some of the activities children enjoyed as part of a mix of games and developmental research studies at the Summer Scientist event hosted by University of Lincoln psychologists.…
Love thy neighbour – unless they are The Weakest Link
A study of voting patterns on The Weakest Link TV quiz show has provided new evidence that the adage “love thy neighbour” may be hard-wired into the human brain. Psychologists at the University of Lincoln who examined the behaviour of contestants on…
Survey to Gather People’s Attitudes to Online Crime
Researchers at the University of Lincoln are seeking the views of the public in a new survey about online crime. A team from Lincoln’s School of Psychology are studying people’s understanding of what is and is not legal activity on…