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24th APS Annual Convention in Pictures

Relive your convention memories and check out some of the pictures from our 24TH Annual Convention on our Facebook page. ... More>

Let the Games Begin! Will Olympians Choke Under Pressure?

The Olympics are finally here, and all the years of training and sacrifice come down to this. With so much pressure, it’s easy to choke.Psychological scientists are studying how paying too much attention to what you’re doing can actually ruin performance. ... More>

Geraldine Dawson – New Directions in Early Detection and Intervention in Autism

  Recent prospective studies of infants at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have provided insights into very early development in autism and allowed clinicians to develop new screening tools ... More>

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The Roots of Religious Behavior

William James argued that religious belief was a basic part of human existence. Therefore, it was worthy of academic inquiry. Fast-forward 110 years to a symposium focusing on new studies of God and religion. ... More>

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Improving Intelligence

Improving intelligence has preoccupied society since French psychologist Alfred Binet devised the first IQ test. Since then, the notion that intelligence can be calibrated has opened new avenues into figuring out how it can also be increased. ... More>