The psychologist september 2015

The transition to school Claire Hughes asks what matters and why. From adversity to buoyancy Marc Smith reconceptualises academic resilience in schools. Why do we ‘like’ social media? Ciarán Mc Mahon considers the psychology behind Facebook and more. The Geel question For centuries, a little Belgian town has treated the mentally ill. Why are its medieval methods so successful? Mike Jay investigates. The best choice? Katherine Woolf, Henry Potts, Josh Stott, Chris McManus, Amanda Williams and Katrina Scior consider evidence on selection into the healthcare professions. New voices: Do schools need lessons on motivation? Laura Oxley on reward and punishment in the classroom in the latest in our series for budding writers (see www.bps.org.uk/newvoices for more information). Welcome to your psychology degree Digest ‘We all have prejudices and biases – we can all learn' One on one… with Peter Olusoga President’s column Excursions into broader theorising Consent and looked-after children Big picture: Learning through landscapes Amy Letters Reviews Sabrina Halliday (1955–2015) Channelling strengths in young people Dennis Bromley (1924–2015)