Rwy'n seicolegydd arbrofol sydd â diddordeb ymchwil mewn ymddygiad bwyta. Mae fy nodau a llinellau ymchwil cyfredol yn ddeublyg; yn gyntaf, deall sut mae amrywiaeth yn ein hamgylchedd bwyd yn effeithio ar ein hymddygiad bwyta. Yn ail, ymchwilio i fwyta gwaharddedig a sut y gellir ei reoli, gan ganolbwyntio'n benodol ar y berthynas rhwng cyfeiriadedd ymlyniad a gor-fwyta.
The module provides an in depth look at the complex relationship between brain function (from the level of single neurons through to whole brain systems) and behaviour (of humans and other animals). The module will provide a grounding in the basic principles of learning theory and how these are applied in psychology and neuroscience research. We will explore how the brain responds and adapts to the external environment, the how genes and environment interact and the impact this has on brain function and behaviour in the context of stress, obesity, pain and motivation and emotion. We will also look at how recreational drugs affect the brain and what the consequences of drug taking are for human behaviour.
Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and Research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an Ethical Considerations Form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.
Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau Ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi Ffurflen Ystyriaethau Moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.
Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an ethical considerations form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.
Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi ffurflen ystyriaethau moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.
The module provides an in depth look at the issues being considered by Eating Behaviour researchers today. This module comprises 3 hours per week across five weeks. Five key papers will be covered in a 2 hour interactive lecture (mostly through use of small group discussions and clicker responses) and in the third hour of the week, a 1 hour lecture focused on contemporary research skills. A key paper will be provided for each week, to be read before the lectures so that some discussion can take place. The key papers will cover: 1. Weight stigma 2. Food insecurity 3. Food variety 4. Attachment and overeating and 5. Impulsivity. The supporting research skills lectures will cover 1. Research posters (in preparation for the coursework) 2. Research abstracts and titles 3. Food research in the media 4. Critically examining an introduction 5. Critically examining a discussion. This module should help you to become a critical reader of research papers, enhance skills that will be needed for final year project write-ups and knowledgeable about the psychology of eating behaviour.
