In the Lent Term 2024, BrainFeed ran a competition where students in year 10, 11, and 12 completed a 500 word essay on one of 3 given essay titles. Here is our winning entry, written by Evie L, year 12. Sports psychology can be described as the study of how psychological factors influence sport, athletic […]
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To what extent is intelligence inherited?
In the Lent Term 2024, BrainFeed ran a competition where students in year 10, 11, and 12 completed a 500 word essay on one of 3 given essay titles. Here is our winning entry, written by Louisa A, year 12. Intelligence can serve as the best predicting factor for important markers in our life. It […]
Investigating the Effect of Height on Legitimacy of Authority
How does height affect if other people listen to you? Aim: To see if height affects authority in teenagers. Hypothesis: We believe that people who are above 5 foot 9 inches have more authority with regards to who listens to them with other teenagers than those who are shorter than 5 foot 9 inches. Introduction: […]
Investigating the Effect of Location on Memory
How does where you learn something affect your ability to remember it? Aim: To investigate how context affects memory. Hypothesis: Changing context (location) of learning affects ability to recall learnt information. Introduction: We chose to investigate whether changing the location between memorising and then recalling a list of words effects the number of words you […]
Interview with Dr Kenefick, Our School Psychologist
On the 25th of March 2024, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Kenefick, our very own school psychologist. I wanted a better understanding of her role within our school, the challenges and opportunities she has, and her prior education that led to her career today. I asked her a few questions and was provided […]
David Harewood Psychosis Review
Introduction – What has become more evident in recent times, is the importance of having a good mental health. The idea of a good mental health is subjective but unfortunately 1 in 8 people around the world suffer from a mental illness, which prevents them from reaching their ideal mental health. There are many different […]
The Psychology of Procrastination
Introduction: Procrastination is defined as the action of delaying or postponing something that should be done. It tends to affect people’s wellbeing and productivity. Approximately 50% of college students procrastinate. This article explores the psychological explanations of procrastination and strategies that may help you overcome it. Fear of failure with regards to procrastination: Amy Edmondson, […]