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Angela Attwood specializes in Psychological Science with a focus on the effects of social drugs and the psychological and biological factors underlying addiction and continued drug use. Her recent research has explored the effects of acute alcohol consumption on aspects of social cognition, such as attractiveness ratings and emotion perception through facial cues. Ongoing studies investigate cognitive biases towards drug-related cues and the effects of attentional retraining procedures on cue reactivity, particularly in smokers. Additionally, she is engaged in research examining pharmacological augmentation techniques within cue exposure therapy. She has led projects funded by notable organizations investigating interventions aimed at cigarette smoking and the cognitive effects of substances like alcohol and caffeine. Dr. Attwood's research bridges community and academic insights, with a commitment to engaging local perspectives in autism and addiction studies.
University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG
Professor of Psychological Science focusing on addiction and social drug effects.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.