The psychologist november 2016

The everyday magic of superstition Ella Rhodes speaks to psychologists in an attempt to understand the widespread and persistent nature of apparently irrational beliefs. Life and death at the limits Roger Luckhurst on ‘zombie psychology’. Eye on Fiction: The Babadook and maternal depression Pamela Jacobsen considers a metaphor in a horror film (warning: contains plot details). A window to the soul and psyche? Szonya Durant with a primer on eye tracking. ‘I still see myself as a psychologist’ Ian Florance talks to Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School. The medieval mind Scholars are finding that medieval science – in various fields – is more sophisticated than previously thought. Corinne Saunders and Charles Fernyhough show that psychology is no exception. New voices: One small, quiet act Holly Kahya on how yogic breathing could enhance psychological practice, in the latest in our series for budding writers (see thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/contribute). 'We have to bust up the orthodoxy' Our editor Jon Sutton meets Jonathan Haidt. Online psychological support for students From the Research Digest, November 2016 Changes to professional development Dealing with eating disorders Adults with autism in the criminal justice system Can stress ever be beneficial? President’s letter, November 2016 Pinocchio paper prompts protracted porkies Sylvia Downs (1926–2016) A reminder of risk and reward Experiencing what clients experience Big Picture: BitterSuite symphony Shining a light on mental illness and its treatment Exploring the unique needs of asylum-seekers and refugees Music to our ears Helping the Air Force battle violence Finding our voice One on one… with Dr Maureen McIntosh 5 minutes with... Rhona Flin Health psychologist in the making Human Library reveals hidden lives Book reviews, November 2016 Reporting on prejudice and crime