by Andrew Marshall

How Do You Say ‘Hello?’

Research Paper Title How Do You Say ‘Hello’? Personality Impressions from Brief Novel Voices. Background On hearing a novel voice, listeners readily form personality impressions of that speaker. Accurate or not, these impressions are known to affect subsequent interactions; yet the underlying psychological and acoustical bases remain poorly understood. Furthermore, hitherto studies have focussed on… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Vis Medicatrix Naturae: Does Nature “Minister to the Mind”?

Research Paper Title Vis Medicatrix Naturae: Does Nature “Minister to the Mind”? Abstract The healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae, has traditionally been defined as an internal healing response designed to restore health. Almost a century ago, famed biologist Sir John Arthur Thomson provided an additional interpretation of the word nature within the context… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The Motivation to Benefit from Exercise

There is no doubt about the benefits of exercise. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases and conditions. Despite the wealth of information about the benefits of exercise, sedentary adults often find it hard to change their behaviour in a sustainable manner.… Read More