Series 1, Episode 3: Are we more convinced by stories? with Dr Zoe Walkington, The Open University

In this episode we are joined by psychologist Dr Zoe Walkington to consider whether we - as humans - find stories more convincing, and if so why this might be the case. Along the way, Zoe shares insights into the power of Harry Potter and the joys of reading novels, and even lets us in on her secret crush!Dr Zoë Walkington is Senior Lecturer in School of Psychology and Counselling and Deputy Director for Learning in the Centre for Policing Research and Learning, both at The Open University. One of Zoe's key areas of research interest is stories or narratives, and there are two main strands to this research. First, in terms of the impacts that reading can have on individuals psychologically (for example, how reading initiatives can help with the development of empathy). Second, how story can be used to 'create' or inform individuals identity. Beyond that, much of Zoe's work focuses on Forensic Psychology and related areas and she regularly provides training to detectives on the psychology of suspect interviewing.

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