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The Observer

In the 2023 September/October issue of the Observer, psychological science examines our cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses to a changing climate.

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The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has awarded the 2024 APS Lifetime Achievement Awards to 15 psychological scientists whose contributions have advanced the understanding of topics ranging from how to alleviate human suffering to cultural differences and similarities in mental processes.

APS’s four lifetime achievement awards—the APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award, the APS Mentor Award, the APS William James Fellow Award, and the APS James S. Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Scholarship—are the association’s highest honors, and their recipients are among the field’s most accomplished and respected scientists.

These individuals will be celebrated during the 2024 APS Annual Convention in San Francisco, California.

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News and Research

Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction Deserve More Attention, Health Scientists Say

Personality traits and mental health problems are among the factors linked to erectile dysfunction, a condition that affects up to 80% of men over the age of 60. But researchers often overlook these psychological causes and their treatments in favor of biological components, according to a recent article in Current Directions in Psychological Science.
Myth of Male “Superior Math Ability” Hinders Female Students’ Math Performance

Increased exposure to peers who believe that boys are innately superior at math can erode girls’ mathematics performance over the course of the academic year, new research in Psychological Science suggests.
The Tale of Two Cities: Water Access Influences Human Decision Making

Podcast: Does our geographical location shape our thinking? Does water access have an effect on our decision-making habits? Under the Cortex hosts Dr. Hamid Harati and Thomas Talhelm, who explore how our ecological environment can shape our decision-making skills.

APS Resources and Announcements

PSPI Live

This online symposium series takes a deeper look at important papers published in the APS journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
APS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Learn about APS’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of our leadership, membership, activities, staff, and field.
Webinars & Virtual Events

Explore all of APS’s digital offerings, including Convention sessions and interviews, webinars, news podcasts, and more!

APS Programs and Member Resources

Campus Representative Program

Be a leader at your school. Help the APS Student Caucus spread the word about programs, network with others in the field, gain valuable experience!
Write for Us!

The Observer is a great way for APS members to share timely and relevant research, insights about how the science is changing the world, profiles of leaders and change agents within the field, and more.
APS Global Collaboration on COVID-19

Six working groups explore how psychological science can more effectively inform solutions to pandemics.
Resources on Combating Misinformation

Browse this extensive collection of resources exploring how misinformation hobbles understanding of critical topics and what can be done to mitigate the risks.
Employment & Career

Browse job openings and fellowships, learn about funding opportunities, and read about research pathways and career insights.
Government Research, Funding, and Policy

Learn about the government institutes, agencies, and policies that support research and training for psychological scientists.

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Upcoming Science for Society Webinar: Helping Underrepresented Populations Through Community-Oriented Research

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Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction Deserve More Attention, Health Scientists Say

Myth of Male “Superior Math Ability” Hinders Female Students’ Math Performance

The Tale of Two Cities: Water Access Influences Human Decision Making

APS Resources and Announcements

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APS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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APS Programs and Member Resources

Campus Representative Program

Write for Us!

APS Global Collaboration on COVID-19

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