Psychology: Why are we always distracted?
Event details
Description
Join the Department of Psychology for this taster session, where you'll be introduced to the mental processes that underpin addiction, learn about how we research it, and explore how we can improve care and support for those affected.
Why are we always distracted? Lessons from cognitive psychology about attention in everyday life
Why do you find yourself destracted from tasks you set yourself or are meant to complete. Join Dr Alon Zivony in this online Taster session to learn about the cognitive psychology of attention in every day life and the underlying causes of distraction. You will be able to ask questions from experts in their field or about psychology at ºù«Ӱҵ in general.
You’ll also hear from current students about being a psychology student at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, and learn more about where a degree in psychology can take you.
This session is suitable for students in years 12 and 13.
Schedule
Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.
- 5pm: Introduction to the department
- 5.20pm: Mini lecture
- 5.50pm: 'Being a Psychology student' – Question and answer session
- 6.20pm: Closing remarks
Book your place
Contact us
For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk
International undergraduate scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee (worth up to £40,000 for four-year programmes).
Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.