Recent reports from The Guardian  and a seminal study by the University of Cambridge and the Metropolitan Police (Brown et al., 2024) have shed light on a critical issue within the UK justice system. Researchers screened 602 individuals across six London custody suites and found that 48.2% of detainees screened positive for ADHD , while 14% showed traits of autism . Crucially, the majority of these individuals were previously undiagnosed. The study suggests that without early

Can an algorithm predict a murderer? This sounds like science fiction, but it's a real debate. This post explores how AI's "pre-crime" predictions connect to A-Level Psychology. We'll link concepts like biopsychology, obedience to authority, and the free will vs. determinism debate to a cutting-edge issue, helping you apply what you've learned to the real world.

A recent article connects Donald Trump’s political style to authoritarian psychology. This post explores how his rhetoric reflects key personality traits—rigid thinking, submission to authority, and aggression towards outgroups. For A-Level students, it's a compelling real-world case study for understanding concepts like obedience and social influence.