Monthly Archives: March 2012

Brains: the mind as matter – a new exhibition at the wellcome collection

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

I know what I’m up to this holiday – and it’s free! Amazing.  For details on how to get to the collection and to find out more click on the link below. http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/exhibitions/brains.aspx

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Scientists shocked to find antibiotics alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Chance discovery of link between acne drug and psychosis may unlock secrets of mental illness A cheap antibiotic normally prescribed to teenagers for acne is to be tested as a treatment to alleviate the symptoms of psychosis in patients with … Continue reading →

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Reliability and Validity of tests.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

The following videos are useful to watch for understanding the terms reliability and validity when it comes to tests. This will be good for students studying Unit 4 – Clinical Psychology in relation to the reliability and validity of the … Continue reading →

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