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An Evolutionary Perspective

By Klaus Fiedler
Observer Vol.13, No.10 December, 2000

Guest columnist Klaus Fiedler offers an evolutionary perspective on the young field of psychological science. ... More>

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Good and Evil and Psychological Science

By Ervin Staub
Observer Vol.14, No.5 May/June, 2001

To me, evil means great human destructiveness. Evil can come in an obvious form, such as a genocide. Or it can come in smaller acts of persistent harm doing, the […]... More>

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I was the PSPI Canary

By John A. Swets
Observer Vol.14, No.4 April, 2001

I had the singular privilege of being the team leader for the “juried analysis” published in the inaugural issue of APS’s Psychological Science in the Public Interest (PSPI). Robyn Dawes, […]... More>

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How to Succeed in College: Learn How to Learn

By Robert A. Bjork
Observer Vol.14, No.3 March, 2001

Assume that you have a younger sibling who is going to be a college freshman next Fall. Assume further that this particular sibling actually believes that you may have learned […]... More>

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On Writing About Psychological Science

By Carol Tavris
Observer Vol.14, No.2 February, 2001

Recently a friend of mine described me to his colleagues as a “journalist.” My vague irritation at this designation, which even superseded my pleasure at being called a good one, […]... More>

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