Current Issue
May/June, 2013
Observation
Beck Wins Grawemeyer Award
APS Fellow and Charter Member Aaron Beck – widely considered to be the founder of cognitive therapy – won the 2004 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for psychology. Beck is ... More>
Observer Article
Steele and Markus on ‘Stereotype Threat and Black College Students’
APS Fellow and former Board Member Claude Steele expounded on the relationship between stereotype and environment, and where he left off APS Fellow Hazel Rose Markus picked up. Their talk, ... More>
Presidential Column
Vita Voyeur
I like to look at other people’s vitas. There. My little secret is out in the open. Vitas are so delicious, so much fun to read. They tell so much ... More>
Letter/Observer Forum
Observer Forum
A Wealth of Opportunity The wealth disparities article [Observer, November 2003] demonstrated how the techniques of psychology can enhance a variety of disciplines ranging from geography to marketing. Likewise, the ... More>
Student Notebook
Choosing a Dissertation Topic
Graduate students may take several approaches to choosing a dissertation topic. While a perfunctory approach may hasten a degree, establishing a standard of quality will enable you to both advance ... More>
