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Ciarán O’Driscoll
@cycology.bsky.social
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Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology (UCL) https://t.co/CIIfAAKIXB
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sashagusevposts.bsky.social
So there you have it, twin study estimates were greatly inflated, and molecular data sets the record straight. I walk through possible counter-arguments, but ultimately the uncomfortable truth is that genes contribute to traits much less than we always thought.
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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us.theconversation.com
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.

Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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abeba.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
An intensive international study was coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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ryanenos.bsky.social
This is bad.
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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andrew.heiss.phd
I recently discovered Conventional Comments (conventionalcomments.org) for providing a pseudo-standard set of labels for feedback and just tried it for an article review and it was really helpful to specify issues vs. thoughts vs. suggestions, etc. Hopefully it's helpful for the authors too!
We strongly suggest using the following labels: praise: Praises highlight something positive. Try to leave at least one of these comments per review. Do not leave false praise (which can actually be damaging). Do look for something to sincerely praise. nitpick: Nitpicks are trivial preference-based requests. These should be non-blocking by nature. suggestion: Suggestions propose improvements to the current subject. It’s important to be explicit and clear on what is being suggested and why it is an improvement. Consider using patches and the blocking or non-blocking decorations to further communicate your intent. issue: Issues highlight specific problems with the subject under review. These problems can be user-facing or behind the scenes. It is strongly recommended to pair this comment with a suggestion. If you are not sure if a problem exists or not, consider leaving a question. todo: TODO’s are small, trivial, but necessary changes. Distinguishing todo comments from issues: or suggestions: helps direct the reader’s attention to comments requiring more involvement. question: Questions are appropriate if you have a potential concern but are not quite sure if it’s relevant or not. Asking the author for clarification or investigation can lead to a quick resolution. thought: Thoughts represent an idea that popped up from reviewing. These comments are non-blocking by nature, but they are extremely valuable and can lead to more focused initiatives and mentoring opportunities. chore: Chores are simple tasks that must be done before the subject can be “officially” accepted. Usually, these comments reference some common process. Try to leave a link to the process description so that the reader knows how to resolve the chore. note: Notes are always non-blocking and simply highlight something the reader should take note of.
November 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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smoothdunk2.bsky.social
your dead AI mother loves you so much ❤️
4 panel comic Panel 1: An AI generated version of Purple Guy’s dead mother is speaking to him on his phone. She says “Look, darling. With AI we can be together forever” Panel 2: Purple Guy looking very upset. He asks “Do you love me, mum?” Panel 3: The disgusting AI fake mum replies “I do. Almost as much…” Panel 4: AI mum turns into an advert for online gambling. She yells: “…As I love getting 10 free spins when I sign up to pocket casino.com”
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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orbenamy.bsky.social
📣 Digital Research Community!

The new UK Adolescent Health Study will follow 100k young people (8–18yrs) for 10+ years. Please share what digital technology measures you think it should include.

Please complete this survey (by 24th November 2025 @ 9AM): cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Adolescent Health Survey - Digital Media
Expert guidance shaping digital media questions in upcoming Adolescent Health Study.
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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jnfrltackett.bsky.social
Y'all. N>3,800. !!!!!!!

Goodness gracious.
psyarxivbot.bsky.social PsyArXivBot @psyarxivbot.bsky.social · 10d
When do interaction/moderation effects stabilize in linear regression?: https://osf.io/35t84
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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magdalenoxford.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to @omidvebrahimi.bsky.social Senior Demy at Magdalen, who has been honoured with an Early Career Excellent Teacher Award from the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences Division.

www.magd.ox.ac.uk/news/dr-omid...
Dr Omid Ebrahimi wins Teaching Excellence Award - Magdalen College
Huge congratulations to Omid V. Ebrahimi, Senior Demy at Magdalen, who has been honoured with an Early Career Excellent Teacher Award from the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division.
www.magd.ox.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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ioe.bsky.social
UCL is taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science

Check out "Wonders of linked administrative data" with IOE's Claire Crawford online on 5 Nov – plus several other UCL events.
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/wonde...

@cepeo-ucl.bsky.social
Wonders of linked administrative data | Events | Festival of Social Science
This online workshop offers an introduction to administrative data – what is it, how is it securely accessed by researchers and what new evidence has it created to inform policy.…
festivalofsocialscience.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Best metaphor I've heard is that using AI is like bringing a forklift to lift the weights at the gym. The point is to build YOUR muscles, not to make the weights go up and down.
nathankhensley.bsky.social Nathan K. Hensley @nathankhensley.bsky.social · 22d
I love to see stuff like this because it helps explain to people trapped in tech-sponsored information bubbles the actually obvious fact that universities teach people to know & think things, and AI is a way to produce the effect of knowing & thinking things w/o actually knowing & thinking them.
Opinion | Why Even Basic A.I. Use Is So Bad for Students
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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whitneyringwald.bsky.social
This paper is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Very compelling evidence that the extensive covariance of diverse psychopathology is not an artifact of cross-sectional factor analysis.

They show extensive "co-morbidity" across generations and within-person, over time.

doi.org/10.1037/abn0...
APA PsycNet
doi.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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shirleybwang.bsky.social
Thrilled to share a new paper in @jamapsychiatry.com on path asymmetry in complex dynamic systems of psychopathology! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
Path Asymmetry in Complex Dynamic Systems of Psychopathology
This article illustrates the assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology and calls for the development of dynamical systems of mental illness that incorporate asymmetry.
jamanetwork.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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danlewer.bsky.social
We wrote an article explaining why you shouldn't put several variables into a regression model and report which are statistically significant - even as exploratory research. bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/.... How did we do?
A "methods primer" article in the journal "BMJ Medicine", titled "Factors associated with: problems of using exploratory multivariable regression to identify causal risk factors"
October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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herzog.bsky.social
🔥OUT NOW IN JCCP🔥: Over the moon to share a new conceptual piece in which Carmen McLean and I propose a potential #deimplementation framework targeting unsupported⚠️, proven ineffective⛔️, and potentially harmful therapies☠️. 1/3

psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

#PsychSky #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
October 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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anavaldi.bsky.social
After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:

- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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ploederl.bsky.social
No significant effect for ketamine (vs midazolam) in this trial. This contrasts previous research. Functional unblinding and reduced expectancy effects due to the enrolment algorithm likely explain this finding (implying that older research is biased).
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Serial Ketamine Infusions for Depression
This randomized clinical trial evaluates outcomes following adjunctive ketamine infusions vs midazolam for depression.
jamanetwork.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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greggdcaruso.bsky.social
Researchers at Brown University found that AI chatbots routinely violate core mental health ethics standards, underscoring the need for legal standards and oversight as use of these tools increases. www.brown.edu/news/2025-10...
New study: AI chatbots systematically violate mental health ethics standards
Researchers at Brown University found that AI chatbots routinely violate core mental health ethics standards, underscoring the need for legal standards and oversight as use of these tools increases.
www.brown.edu
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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drsarahhughesceo.bsky.social
I get why people want to bring loved ones back. I’ve wanted that too.

But AI doesn’t heal grief — it loops it.

Ghosts in the Machine is about the fantasy of resurrection and the cost of not letting go.
Ghosts in the Machine…
When my dad died thirteen years ago, I couldn’t look at him, listen to his voice, or even be in the house where he died — the house my beautiful mum still lives in.
open.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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abeba.bsky.social
i don't have the words to emphasise how seriously bad things are gonna get
October 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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johnhuww.bsky.social
Creating new clinical academic posts to support the UK’s health and economic growth | The Academy of Medical Sciences

“Statement of ambition and intent”

acmedsci.ac.uk/creating-new... article
Creating new clinical academic posts to support the UK’s health and economic growth
acmedsci.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/ije/article/...
Analyses of ‘change scores’ do not estimate causal effects in observational data
AbstractBackground. In longitudinal data, it is common to create ‘change scores’ by subtracting measurements taken at baseline from those taken at follow-u
academic.oup.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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thebusyowl.bsky.social
"There’s really barely any evidence that shows that [AI therapy chatbots] are in fact effective...We do not have longitudinal studies that look at people with diagnosis of mental disorders who did not have any other kind of help, who used these chatbots, and can say that they benefited from these.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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irisvanrooij.bsky.social
🌟 New preprint 🌟, by @olivia.science and me:

📝 Guest, O., & van Rooij, I. (2025). *Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Psychologists*. lnkd.in/ewajedAe

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Table 1 Core reasoning issues (first column), which we name after the relevant numbered section, are characterised using a plausible quote. In the second column are responses per row; also see the named section for further reading, context, and explanations. See paper for full details: ** Guest, O., & van Rooij, I. (2025, October 4). Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Psychologists. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/dkrgj_v1
October 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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psyarxivbot.bsky.social
The Open Science Movement and Clinical Psychology Training: Rigorous Science is Transparent Science: https://osf.io/s46wd
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM