The psychologist november 2015

Wu-wei – doing less and wanting more The only way to succeed is to not try, argues Edward Slingerland. Psychology and the Great War, 1914–1918 Ben Shephard considers our discipline’s involvement, on all sides. Prisoner suicide Graham Towl and Tammi Walker consider public management, punitiveness and professionalism (an 'Online first' publication). Choice and control for animals in captivity Laura M. Kurtycz looks at how to counter ‘learned helplessness. A perceptual control revolution? Warren Mansell and Timothy A. Carey introduce a theory dating back to the 1950s that is increasingly touted as revitalising the behavioural sciences. New Voices: Working in a ‘goldfish bowl’ – ethics in rural practice Steven MacDonald with the latest in our series for budding writers (see www.bps.org.uk/newvoices for more information). Dr John Alban-Metcalfe (1940–2015) Aiming to forget – human frailty or strength? Letters, November 2015 Big Picture: A ‘selfie’ with a difference 'I would like to abolish silo working' Digest Hangmen The more alien we become, the more human we remain Reviews, November 2015 ‘Focus your attention on the victims and their families’ Lost in memory Dinosaurs in the workplace A 'game changing' time for psychology? Not-so-smartphones – government reviews mobile policy in schools Are video games really that bad? Police and university team up for students ‘Be brave, psychology needs you!’ Drawn to the nectars of negativity Science or alchemy? President’s column November 2015 Nudging us towards a better future? Psychology’s contribution ‘There are political, moral and ethical imperatives’ Translating a treasure trove Thomas Mckenzie Caine (1918–2015) A life ‘chasing memories’ Blaming the victims?