What is psychology? | BPS
Why do you think, behave and feel the way you do? How does that affect your memory, the way you communicate and your ability to complete tasks? Psychology - the study of the mind and behaviour – tries to get to the bottom of questions like these. Psychology applies sound scientific methodology to ...
Homepage | BPS
Championing psychology since 1901, we represent and promote psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions. Our membership is diverse, but we all share a passion for psychology.
Code of Ethics and Conduct - BPS
Dec 8, 2021 · This Code of Ethics is designed to guide all members of the British Psychological Society in their day-to-day professional conduct.
Find a psychologist | BPS
How do I find a psychologist to help me? If you're looking for help or support with a personal problem or a professional challenge you can search our lists and directories to find a psychologist in your area. Please note: the BPS cannot endorse or recommend individual members. It is the ...
BPS Code of Human Research Ethics
Apr 5, 2021 · The attached document, written by the BPS Working Party on Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research and updated in April 2021, is designed to clarify the conditions under which psychological research involving humans can take place and to inform the professional and ethical judgement of researchers.
Everything you need to know about becoming a health psychologist
Nicola O’Donnell, trainee health psychologist and PhD student, provides insight into the diverse roles of a health psychologist, and reflects on choosing the independent route.
Clinical psychologist job profile | BPS
What is a clinical psychologist? Clinical psychologists deal with a wide range of mental and physical health problems including addiction, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and relationship issues. They may undertake a clinical assessment to investigate a …
Educational psychologist job profile | BPS
Educational psychology is concerned with children and young people in educational and early years settings. Educational psychologists tackle challenges such as learning difficulties, social and emotional problems, issues around disability as …
Good Practice Guidelines on the use of psychological formulation
Jan 1, 2011 · The guidance is intended to be of benefit to clinical psychologists and clinical psychology training courses. Briefer versions suitable for other stakeholders (e.g. commissioners, service users and carers) are currently being developed.
Being a Forensic Psychologist | BPS
Jun 5, 2019 · The BPS Division of Forensic Psychology defines forensic psychology as follows: "Forensic Psychology is the application of psychology within the legal system to create safer communities and to assist people to find pathways away from criminal behaviour.