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Presidential Column

Looking Beyond the ‘Neuro’ Revolution in Psychological Science

APS President Elizabeth A. Phelps highlights the maturation of neuroscience and explores what's next in psychological science. ... More>


Power Can Literally Go to Your Head

Power, whether in the form of a big promotion or other rewards, apparently carries some cognitive pitfalls. A Canadian psychological study shows that feeling powerful can actually impede the brain’s […]... More>


Observer Article

Recalling the Early Days of Memory Science

Brenda Milner shares the story behind her groundbreaking research with Carol A. Tavris. ... More>


Remembering to Remember Supported by Two Distinct Brain Processes

Remembering to remember — whether it’s appointments or taking medications — is essential to our everyday lives. New research explores the brain mechanisms that underlie this prospective memory. ... More>


New Research From Psychological Science

A sample of new research exploring: suppressing negative emotions and relationship quality; electrophysiological signatures of scene processing; conception risk and color choice; and serial order in working memory. ... More>