Current Issue
May/June, 2013
Teaching Tips
Building a Sense of Community in Undergraduate Psychology Departments
Imagine you are a student sitting among 300 others in your psychology class. You look around and wonder, “How am I going to fit in? Will I ever make friends ... More>
Observation
Physical Traits Affect Death Sentence Decisions
Numerous studies of our legal system have found race to be a powerful factor in who is arrested and charged for crimes, who is found guilty or innocent, and how ... More>
Observer Article
Real-Life Total Recall
The silver stirring pot of memories, known as a “Pensieve” to fans of Harry Potter, contains Professor Dumbledore’s overflow memories. When his brain becomes too full, he physically pulls out ... More>
Member Article
When 007 Meets PhD
Describing the work I do can be as challenging as the work itself. I envy people who can glibly describe their career field in three words or less: cardiologist, high ... More>
Observer Article
Basic Behavioral Research in Flux at NIH
Basic behavioral research — which in the case of health means the study of fundamental psychological and social processes not aimed at a specific illness or condition — may be ... More>
