Kent Psychology

“Trust in moral AI isn’t just about accuracy or consistency—it’s about aligning with human values and expectations.” - Dr. Jim Everett

Looking into the crossover between AI and ethics, a new study reveals that artificial moral advisors (AMAs) could offer unbiased advice, but many still struggle to trust them for high-stakes moral decisions. People favour human wisdom, this scepticism
poses a challenge for the future integration of AI in decision-making processes.

Join the conversation: Can we truly trust AI to navigate moral dilemmas? 🤔

Come to our virtual postgrad open event this Wednesday 2nd April - details on our website!

“Confidence does not equal competence.” - Dr. Andrew Martin

New research from Kent’s School of Psychology reveals that those who seek dominance in personal or professional spheres may be more confident, but this doesn’t translate to better decision-making accuracy.

Read more on our blog site!

A new study from Kent’s School of Psychology reveals that young adults are particularly sensitive to social pain, showing stronger empathy towards others compared to adolescents and older adults.

As we age, our brain’s response to others in pain grows, but this doesn’t always translate to accurately assessing that pain, especially in older adults.

Discover more of Prof. Heather Ferguson’s research on intricate dynamics of empathy and how it evolves throughout our lives - on our blog site.

Our PhD student Emily is part of an all-women research team which has secured funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) Academy Experiments Programme!

“It’s really exciting to cross over my psychology expertise into the field of space.”

Read more on our blog site!

“Conspiracy theories pose a threat to individuals, groups, and societies.” - Dr. Mikey Biddlestone

New research from Kent’s School of Psychology reveals people are more likely to endorse conspiracy theories when their psychological needs, like feeling secure and valued aren’t met. Conspiracy beliefs may serve as a coping mechanism. To combat this, the study highlights the importance of empowering communities through informative communication.

Understanding the roots of these beliefs is crucial for fostering societal resilience.

Read more on our blog site!

“Be cautious with how you compare yourself to other people. That goes for both thinking you are not enough (you are!), or that you have definitely figured something out (likely not, but it’s okay!).”

We caught up with Sofiia, a Clinical Master’s student here at Kent!

“In your first year, the amount of new experiences can make it too easy to fall into the comparison trap. Remembering that you are already at the right place and are fully capable of growing is, perhaps, the most important thing I would tell my first-year self.”

Hear more from Sofiia on our blogpage.

Interested in doing a Master’s here at Kent? Get in touch, come visit us, your future starts here✨

Great chance to see all the societies and opportunities for students outside of academia - if you’re thinking of signing up to a society, then this is the place to explore!
And if you’re thinking of coming to Kent in September, you can look forward to coming to all Kent’s events to enrich your student life✨

Swipe for some helpful revision tips to boost your study sessions and make the most of your time💯

Want to study psychology?
Come to our open day on Saturday 18th January at 10am and learn all about our courses, possible careers, and industry-standard equipment

Last Friday, some students on the MSc in Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology presented their posters on the topic of advanced neuroscience research to an audience of academics, postgraduate students and researchers.

It was a great way to finish the term!