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At The Intersection of Culture and Mental Health

When it comes to mental health issues, Joseph P. Gone of the University of Michigan says that many American Indians prefer traditional therapies over therapies with European roots. In his Invited Address at the 24th APS Annual Convention, Gone explained why scientific evaluation remains a sensitive and complicated issue among American Indians. ... More>


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Learning Through Testing

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Tests are a valuable, but under-used, learning tool, says William James Fellow Henry L. Roediger, III. ... More>


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Researchers and Rock Stars Jam All Night Long

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A group of talented musicians and scientists took to the stage for a special concert at the 24th APS Annual Convention. ... More>


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Research — and Life — Revolves Around Context

Margaret Beale Spencer tells APS President Douglas L. Medin how context influenced her career. ... More>


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Building Treatments on Sound Science

From training to treatments, clinical psychological scientists are implementing evidence-based practices. ... More>