Editorial Second Issue – 09 April, 2024 We are excited to present to you the second issue of PALS Press for the academic year of 2023-2024! This issue encompasses a diverse range of topics, including consumer neuroscience, change blindness, the… Continue Reading →

Why is it that you approach decisions differently from your peers? Do you ever wonder why you may be more prone to taking risks in teamwork than your group member? Although there are a host of explanations for this, an… Continue Reading →

When I was studying different mental disorders as a bilingual psychology student, I couldn’t help but compare the names of each condition across the languages I speak. Despite having revelations about most names after learning their symptoms and causes, a… Continue Reading →

Eyesight is one of our most entrusted senses, constituting a key element of most of our daily activities. Nonetheless, the reliability of our visual perception can be challenged by a psychological phenomenon called “change blindness”, which refers to our inability… Continue Reading →

In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behaviour, understanding the intricate workings of the human mind has become paramount for businesses and marketers alike. Our recent guest speaker, Professor Joe Devlin of Cognitive Neuroscience, delved into the fascinating realm of consumer… Continue Reading →

Editorial First Issue – 30 November, 2023 We proudly present to you the first issue of PALS Press for the academic year of 2023-2024! As the Editor-in-Chief, it is with great pleasure to say that we have observed an immense… Continue Reading →

Have you ever found yourself contemplating “I’ve always thought that I had a perfect childhood”, only to quickly dismiss this intrusive idea, despite it planting a tiny seed of doubt in your mind? Perhaps it happened while reading a book… Continue Reading →

Did you know that most of the benefits of antidepressants in the treatment of depression and anxiety are due to the placebo response (Kirsch, 2019)? In other words, the active ingredients in some medications are nowhere near as effective as… Continue Reading →

Despite the challenges faced by many autistic individuals, including those regarding social communication and sensory issues, the genius abilities found in savants indicate strengths rather than deficits. This essay will explore the facets that distinguish savant syndrome in autism, evaluating… Continue Reading →

The Body Keeps the Score “The body keeps the score: If the memory of trauma is encoded in the viscera, in the physical sensations of fear and helplessness, then one must address those sensations directly in order to overcome the… Continue Reading →