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Join Jon Silas and David Westley as they present the question: Why do we need other people?

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Bridging the gap

Middlesex University

Psychology
Psychology

Psychology with Dr Jon Silas & Dr David Westley

Middlesex University

Psychology
Psychology

Join Jon Silas and David Westley as they present the question: Why do we need other people?

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What to expect

What makes us social?
In part 1, David discusses what makes us social, with a particular focus on understanding how connections to other people are a part of human nature, and the ways in which human infants are adapted for social interaction from birth.
Our rains and the brains of others
In part 2, Jon takes a detailed look at our brains and the brains of others, thinking specifically about the complexity when linking our brains to behaviour, and what mirror neurons are and their importance in psychological research.
How do we differ at how social we are?
In part 3, David thinks about how we differ at how social we are, describing how we vary in the ways that we relate to others, the true meaning of empathy and compassion, and what the dark triad of personality consists of.
Emotional systems
In part 4, Jon discusses the key emotional systems, describes what attentional bias is, explains the link between attentional bias to threatening information and anxiety and looks at attentional bias modification (ABM).
Kindness Is good for your health
In part 5, David begins by explaining why we should be kind to others, the importance and benefits of self-kindness and why social relationships are vital for good mental and physical health. Both David and Jon have further discussions with one another about various topics discussed throughout this Spotlight, and you’ll have the opportunity to answer some content related multiple choice questions.

Meet the academic

Dr David Westley

Middlesex University

Dr David Westley is Associate Professor and Director of Programmes for Collaborative Provision & Placement Learning in the Department of Psychology. His learning and teaching interests include Counselling & Psychological Therapies, Psychology of Mental Health and Professional Practice. David is widely published and recognised as a leader in his field.

Dr Jon Silas

Middlesex University

Dr Jon Silas is a senior lecturer at Middlesex University Psychology department. His interests are in Cognitive Neuroscience – his research uses neuroimaging and stimulation devices to better elucidate the functional role of brain activation in thought, perception, and movement. Jon is co-founder of the Jones, Silas & Ward Laboratory at Middlesex that has secured multiple grants that have funded research programmes aimed at better understanding the brain and cognition. Jon publishes in internationally recognised scientific journals and is committed to public engagement of science through blogs, residencies, and public talks.

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