Leiden Psychology Blog

How health 2.0 are you?

The internet has blended into every aspect of our lives: we work, socialize, shop, and play via the Web. But has your doctor ever communicated with you via e-consult, monitored your progress online, or granted you access to medical files via a web portal?

Rosalie van der Vaart • 19-01-2015

Short fuse? A link between aggressive personality and brain wiring

“Once in a while, I can’t control the urge to hit someone”. If this statement is characteristic of you, there is a reasonable chance that you have a short fuse…literally.

Jiska Peper • 12-01-2015

Robots really are going to make our lives better

If we were to believe popular media, robots are taking over our lives and our jobs! Whether you believe it or not, it definitely is food for thought. What are the consequences of robotisation, and should we really be worried?

Roy de Kleijn • 23-12-2014

The role of honor in intercultural conflicts

As the world is changing into a place where people with different cultures live together, it is becoming increasingly important to understand cultural differences. Can social psychology inform us on how to prevent conflicts based on such differences?

Saïd Shafa • 22-12-2014

2toDrive: Making adolescents better drivers

Young drivers are far more likely to be involved in a traffic accident than older drivers. Of course, these young drivers are less experienced than older drivers. But this is not the whole story.

Barbara Braams • 16-12-2014