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30th International Congress of Psychology: Psychology Serving Humanity
The International Congress of Psychology, held every four years under the auspices of the International Union of Psychological Science, is the flagship event in international psychology. The previous 29th ICP was held in Berlin in July 2008 and attracted some 11,000 abstract submissions and over 10,000 delegates. The 30th International Congress of Psychology is the first to be held in Africa, and is organized by the National Research Foundation of South Africa and the Psychological Society of South Africa, in partnership with key South African universities and national government departments.
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International Congress: Crossroads of Psychology and Law
This international congress aims to bring together scholars, practitioners and postgraduate students from disciplines such as psychology, law, education, sociology, to initiate discussions on interconnections of psychology and law. This year's topic is "Crossroads of Psychology and Law'' held November 4-6, 2011 in Yerevan , Armenia. For more information visit: www.plcarm2011.com
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From Lab to Court: Memory and the Law
The New Jersey Supreme Court this week released radical new rules on the use and misuse of eyewitness testimony. The ruling has profound legal implications, essentially challenging the 34-year-old U.S. Supreme Court standard for the reliability of eyewitness memories of crimes, making it much easier for defendants to dispute eyewitness evidence in court. The New Jersey Court is considered a trailblazer in criminal law, and the ruling could well end up re-shaping the law of the land. The ruling also reflects decades of scientific research on human memory, and its failings.
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Could a sandwich stay fresh for years?
The Globe and Mail: “Not sure if you can face eating that train sandwich?” asks The Sunday Times of London. “Soon you might be able to drop it in your briefcase and keep it for a year or two. Scientists have discovered a naturally occurring agent capable of destroying the bacteria that cause meat, fish, eggs and dairy produce to rot. They believe it could extend the life of perishables such as milk, sandwiches and sausages. Opened wine, ready meals and products such as fresh salad dressing could also last much longer at home, in some cases for years. And they might not even need refrigeration.
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Why that book changed your life
National Post: The claim that a book can change someone’s life is one that’s made over and over again. Usually, we brush it aside as a cliché, but what if it was actually possible? The question of the psychology of fiction is one that Keith Oatley, professor emeritus in the department of human development and applied psychology at the University of Toronto, has been working on for 20 years. He and some colleagues started the website On Fiction in 2008 to track work related to the psychology of fiction. “The idea was to say, ‘OK, now what really are the psychological effects of reading?’ ” Oatley says.
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Jean therapy
The Jordan Times: The happiness index of nations acts as a barometer of how successful they are. What makes people happy and keeps them in a cheerful state is not necessarily wealth. Close family ties, warmth of friendships, an invigorating job, a successful marriage and good health are some of the things on the list to achieve that potent bliss. What is little known is that retail therapy is another way of overcoming unhappiness. Most people addicted to shopping, especially the fairer sex, will swear by the therapeutic powers of buying.
