This document is an editor's letter introducing the spring 2015 issue of PsychOut magazine. It discusses several articles in the issue, including pieces on the psychology of love, the dark side of love, and new research on how to fall in love. It thanks contributors to articles on face perception and psychological warfare. The letter promotes joining the magazine staff and provides contact details for the editor and issue contributors.

2. Not only are we looking at the light
hearted implications of love and
attraction, but our contributors
have also delved into the dark side
of love, discussing the extremes of
how far some people go for lust and
‘affection’.
We’ve also taken a look at a new
psychological take on the best ways
to fall in love (as George Robinson
explores on page 4) – move over
Tinder, the world of psychology has it
down to a tee.
A huge thank you goes out to Dr.
Regine Armann and Dr. David
Robertson, who have given us an
insight into their cutting edge
research into face perception,
happening right here on our
doorstep in York.
And, as always, thank you for
taking the time to read this issue of
PsychOut… it must be love, right?
Happy reading!
Welcome to another issue
of PsychOut where this
term we are bringing you
the psychology behind
love.
Bethany Dimmock
Megan Goddard
Natasha Lau
Jasmine James
Ella White
George Robinson
Emmah Jassim
Teodora-Iulia Paucean
Vanessa Lloyd
Your PsychOut Team
Editor’s Letter
Inside this issue...Spring 2015
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Don’t Mind Us! Editor’s Letter
Media Watch
Meet The Staff:
Dr. Regine Armann & Dr. David Robertson
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In The News: Psychological Warfare
PsychOut Meets PsychSoc
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Don’t Mind Us!
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The Features:
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Sharing Is Caring
Love Diagnosis: A Biological Clue
How Far Would You Go For Love?
I Just Can’t Stop Thinking About Her!
“Still Alice”
This Oscar winning film tells of Alice’s story,
a woman diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer’s
and follows her struggles as she learns to cope
with the disease. The film is also supported by
the Alzheimer’s Society.
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“My Heart and Other Black Holes” by Jasmine Warga
A heartbreaking, yet uplifting novel which follows teenagers Aysel and Roman
who form a suicide pact through an online chat room. This story brings to light
the importance of discussing depression and helping those who need support.

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