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Stop and See Milgram’s ‘Shock Box’

Stanley Milgram's “shock box” embodies the most famous, controversial and, arguably, most important psychological research of our times. Attendees at the 25th APS Annual Convention can see the “shock box” up close. ... More>


Boston Marathon’s Heroes And The Science Behind Compassion


The Science Behind the Heroism in Boston

The onsite response to the Boston Marathon bombings — bystanders bravely running toward the gruesome scene to help the wounded — exemplifies a growing body of psychological research on compassionate behavior. ... More>


Meditation May Make You Nicer


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Fredrickson and Other Leading Scientists to Sign Books at the APS Annual Convention

APS Fellow Barbara L. Fredrickson will be speaking and signing copies of her new book Love 2.0 at the 25th APS Annual Convention in Washington, DC. ... More>