Leiden Psychology Blog

How do you (really) feel? Measuring unconscious emotions after stress

In our physiological response to stress, unconscious emotions – both positive and negative – may be of equal importance for our health than conscious emotions.

Melanie van der Ploeg • 28-04-2016

Could you recognize our future Einstein?

Did you know Einstein didn’t talk till he was four or read till he was seven? Or that Edison’s parents and teachers thought him retarded? Today we consider Einstein and Edison geniuses. How come their giftedness was not recognized when they were children?

Kiki Zanolie • 18-04-2016

London 2012: Curse or Blessing?!

In the first two weeks of March 2016, several newspapers reported on 'the Curse of London': the strikingly high death rate among athletes who participated in the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London. Is this really the Curse of London?

Marjolein Fokkema • 04-04-2016

Managing phone use while driving: will switching to silent mode suffice?

Phone use while driving is a growing problem. The Dutch government recently launched a campaign in which it urges drivers to switch their phones to silent mode when they get behind the wheel. Will this campaign prove effective? And why (or why not)?

Emma ter Mors + 1 other • 01-04-2016

International women’s day? Really?

“Why do we have an international women’s day? We don’t have a men’s day!” or “Every day is women’s day” are frequently heard questions and comments about March 8th – International Women’s Day. Are these concerns valid?

Romy van der Lee • 24-03-2016

Does reading fiction make you a better person?

Could reading a good book make you a better person? In a time in which our bestsellers include horrific deaths (e.g. Game of Thrones) and erotic sadomasochism (e.g. Fifty Shades of Grey), this idea may seem far-fetched.

Suzanne van de Groep • 15-03-2016

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