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Comment on SLT: Grand Theft Auto might not be so ‘grand’ by Prototype of a Person » Blog Archive » Cyberpsychology Digest Volume 1

Prototype of a Person » Blog Archive » Cyberpsychology Digest Volume 1 — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:21:22 +0000

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Comment on Lights. Camera. Action. by Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:20:51 +0000

Thanks Hannah. Great video

Comment on Lights. Camera. Action. by mark

mark — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:17:20 +0000

Check out http://www.psychclips.co.uk

Have fun

Comment on Lights. Camera. Action. by Hannah Bowring

Hannah Bowring — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:16:27 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj6xHeImwlY

errrrm for that competition thing, not sure where to send the link…

Comment on Phantoms: Where does it hurt? by Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:50:07 +0000

You’re right - Ramachandran is definitely charismatic. The BBC link is excellent - well worth a listen. Thanks Mark.

- Jamie

Comment on Phantoms: Where does it hurt? by Mark Souter

Mark Souter — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:58:52 +0000

Ramachandran is an impressive speaker and a funny bloke too.

You can still catch his 2003 Reith lectures as a transcript or ‘listen again’ audio via the BBC. The one where he discusses this ‘mirror therapy’ is at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith2003/lecture2.shtml

Comment on Happy Birthday PsychBLOG and Free Stuff by Psychology News » Blog Archive » More free stuff

Psychology News » Blog Archive » More free stuff — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:36:24 +0000

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Comment on Zimbardo Speaks by Shelby MorrisonPh.D.

Shelby MorrisonPh.D. — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:26:43 +0000

Your website is fabulous! I found it in a reference made on psychteacher@list.kennesaw.edu I teach Zimbardo’s Prison Experiment every year during an Honors General Psychology class. This update is most appreciated. Please keep it up online forever! As to the study, it is so shocking today with the APA guidelines. It is a good lesson on human studies and informed consent. Thanks!

Comment on Happy Birthday PsychBLOG and Free Stuff by Robert

Robert — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:01:54 +0000

Happy birthday Like the blog!

Comment on So you want to be a psychologist? by Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:21:47 +0000

Hi Kristin,

As far as I am aware you don’t need a PhD or even a MSc to get onto the Clin. Psych doctoral course, but many people that do have at least a MSc to their name. Experience working in clinical settings is a must really and many clinical psychologists started work as assistant clinical psychologists before they managed to get onto the course.

You can see the basic entry requirements here: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp/basicentry.htm

You will need to reply through the Leeds Clearing House (it’s like the UCAS of Clinical Psychology). Their website has loads of information on how to apply and what to do: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp/

Another good resource is a website called psyclick (http://www.psyclick.org.uk) which is an excellent resource of information written by a chap who was going through the entire process of applying to be a clinical psychologist.

Further to this a good place to start is a book called ‘How to be a Clinical Psychologist’ by Alice Knight.

I hope that helps a little bit and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Comment on So you want to be a psychologist? by kristin

kristin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:07:42 +0000

Hello!

Thanks for a good blog. I am currently in my second year on a Psych bachelor sandwich degree, with one year placement in a clinical setting. My aspiration for the future is def to become a clinical psychologist, but I am confused as to the requirements. I’ve read the “so you want to be a psychologist” by BPS and lots of other guides. The BPS clearly states I will need to take a PhD after my bachelor and then(?) work for 3 years before I can get accredited. Other web sites say its suifficient to take a Masters. I am 25 and have about 3 years of work experience with children, but not in the UK (I am an international student). If you could please enlighten me as to what I can expect after I graduate, what I need to prepare now, etc, I would be really grateful. Also, my average is somewhere around 65, either just under or just over. Will this be suifficent? Lots of questions, hope you can answer some of them. Thanks a lot, Kristin

Comment on Happy Birthday PsychBLOG and Free Stuff by Gareth

Gareth — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:02:07 +0000

Happy Birthday to your blog Jamie. Its a great resource and a sweet looking blog. Very mature for a 1-year-old

Comment on Happy Birthday PsychBLOG and Free Stuff by Mark

Mark — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:05:47 +0000

Happy birthday Psychblog

Comment on Keeping Current: The British Crime Survey by Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:23:31 +0000

Just found another website with loads more info on about the BCS: Clicky clicky.

Comment on Universities Not Accepting Psychology A Levels by PhysiologicalArousal

PhysiologicalArousal — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:56:44 +0000

Gotta admit, you totally had me. And for hours too. I almost e-mailled my FT colleagues to warn them.

*palpitations* I have ethical concerns about this post!

Comment on Universities Not Accepting Psychology A Levels by Folens Psychology - Blog » Blog Archive » Had me worried for a bit…..

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:08:35 +0000

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Comment on Universities Not Accepting Psychology A Levels by ben

ben — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:12:49 +0000

wtf!!! this was NOT funny

i nearly died of SHOCK

how can people be so CRUEL!!!!:(:(

Comment on Universities Not Accepting Psychology A Levels by Psychology News » Blog Archive » Shocking: Universities Not Accepting Psychology A Levels

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:03:40 +0000

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Comment on Universities Not Accepting Psychology A Levels by Deb

Deb — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:41:43 +0000

LOL.

Yes, I admit you got me there.

I was mid “WHAT???? PREPOSTEROUS!!!!!”…

Nice one!

Comment on Children see. Children do. by Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:20:17 +0000

You’re right Mia - we have to be so aware of the influence we have over children - both positive and negative.

Thanks for you comment.

Comment on Stress: Think of the children! by Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:19:15 +0000

@Michael Uram: it’s good to see that through these behaviour modification treatments the initial behaviours can be changed.

@Ankita: always great to see new communities of teachers. I will be along shortly Did try meditation myself many years ago but I never really took to it and Yoga would kill me.

Thanks both for your comments.

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Comment on Stress: Think of the children! by Ankita

Ankita — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:16:35 +0000

lol.That stress reduction kit is really funny. Anyways i think the best way to reduce stress is through yoga and meditation.Another way is to develop a strong supportive system of family and friends.People who live alone are most stressed out than the others. So social networking is no doubt a good experience. Why not share your ideas with other teachers on teachers planet: http://teachersplanet.ning.com/

It is an online community for teachers of all levels and curriculum areas. It provides a platform to teachers to submit, share and discuss teaching resources, lesson ideas and education in general.

See u there.
Bye:)

Comment on Review: Classic Studies in Psychology 1 (DVD) by Psychology News » Blog Archive » Free Psychology DVD

Psychology News » Blog Archive » Free Psychology DVD — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:50:58 +0000

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Comment on Stress: Think of the children! by Michael Uram

Michael Uram — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:44:23 +0000

I teach parental stress reduction techniques at my clinic and really see how strong an effect it has on the children. Usually when I incorporate Behavior Modification, Individual, Family or Play Therapy, Time Management and Stress Reduction techniques, I see great success.