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WEBEquality, diversity and inclusion. From £10. Championing psychology since 1901, we represent and promote psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions. Our membership is diverse, but we all share a passion for psychology.
What is psychology? | BPS
WEBClinical Psychology involves the study and assessment of a wide range of mental and physical health problems, including addiction, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and relationship issues, using a variety of methods such as psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation. View the Clinical psychologist job profile.
Code of Ethics and Conduct - BPS
WEBDec 8, 2021 · This code, which has been produced by the Ethics Committee of the British Psychological Society, focusses on four primary ethical principles: respect. competence. responsibility. integrity. Each of these principles is described by a statement of key values and accompanied by a set of standards which lay out the precise forms of ethical conduct ...
Opinion: Why research using animals is important in psychology
WEBJul 6, 2016 · In my opinion, animal models continue to provide an important contribution to many areas of brain science. It is evident that the use of animals does not play an important, or arguably even relevant, role in most aspects of contemporary human social, behavioural or cognitive psychology. However, animal models are an important aspect of ...
Power Threat Meaning Framework - Overview version - BPS
WEB17 January 2018. This shorter overview publication of The Power Threat Meaning Framework stands on its own, although readers may wish to refer to the main publication for more detail about particular aspects. This version offers a brief summary of the principles and evidence from which the PTM Framework emerged, but its main focus is on the PTM ...
Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia | BPS
WEBMay 17, 2017 · The authors of Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia have produced an edited version of the document, aimed at children and young people. The guide, edited by BPS member Anne Cooke (Canterbury Christ Church University), was designed in partnership with The Bright Charity and explains in accessible language why some people hear voices when ...
Good Practice Guidelines on the use of psychological formulation
WEBJan 1, 2011 · Good Practice Guidelines on the use of psychological formulation. The guidelines have been developed for the Division of Clinical Psychology to promote best practice in psychological formulation, which is a core competence for clinical psychologists. The guidance is intended to be of benefit to clinical psychologists and clinical psychology ...
Psychology’s 10 Greatest Case Studies – Digested | BPS
WEBNov 27, 2015 · Phineas Gage. One day in 1848 in Central Vermont, Phineas Gage was tamping explosives into the ground to prepare the way for a new railway line when he had a terrible accident. The detonation went off prematurely, and his tamping iron shot into his face, through his brain, and out the top of his head. Remarkably Gage survived, although his ...
Browse all society events - BPS
WEB17 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024. The theme for the FPOP 2024 annual conference, hosted by the National Committee, will be ‘A taste of FPOP: Join the feast’. Older people. From £36. Online workshop. Strengthen your contracting skills to enhance your supervision relationship. 18 Sep 2024. •. 10:00-12:00.
Power Threat Meaning Framework - full version | BPS
WEB17 January 2018. The Power Threat Meaning Framework is an over-arching structure for identifying patterns in emotional distress, unusual experiences and troubling behaviour, as an alternative to psychiatric diagnosis and classification. The document sets out the conceptual and empirical basis of such a system and is intended as a foundational ...
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