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Richard Stephens

Richard Stephens

Richard has researched the psychology of swearing, with his Keele University students, for over a decade. Did you hear swearing helps you cope with pain? That was probably Richard's work. Richard offers an accessible and fun 45 minute talk on the benefits of swearing suitable for ages 15+. With lots of audience participation, this presentation is certainly memorable! Accolades 2014 Wellcome Trust/ Guardian Science Writing Prize 2016 Brit Psych Soc Book of the Year 2010 Ig Nobel prize

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  • Institution: Keele University
  • Current position: Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Richard has been a Psychology communicator for more than 10 years. This profile was last updated Oct 2021.

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Richard offers an accessible and fun 45 minute talk on the benefits of swearing suitable for ages 15+. With lots of audience participation, this presentation is certainly memorable!

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