Association for Psychological Science

Observer Volume 25, Issue 1 | January/February 2022

The Grand Challenges of Psychological Science
An unprecedented confluence of forces has created what many psychological scientists consider an existential threat to the field. APS members share their concerns and hopes.

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Presidential Column

The Magnitude of Our Mythology

APS President Jennifer L. Eberhardt, Morris M. Doyle Centennial Professor of Public Policy and Faculty Co-Director of Stanford SPARQ, and Jennifer A. Richeson, the Phillip R. Allen Professor of Psychology at Yale University, explore the persistent mythology of racial progress and its pervasive impact in many areas of our lives.

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News and Research >

Haunted-House Experience Scares Up Interesting Insights on the Body’s Reaction to Threats

Dilated pupils, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat are some of the physiological responses that people experience when faced with a threatening situation. New research used the immersive experience of a haunted house to reveal that these responses differ depending on the social context and other factors.
Storybooks Could Be an Early Source of Gender Stereotypes for Children

Reading to children offers many benefits. A new study reveals, however, that popular storybooks are an underrecognized source of gender stereotypes, and children’s books often contain stronger gender biases than texts for adults.
Mental Health in a Global Pandemic: Lessons Learned From Psychological Science

Nearly 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic, an emerging body of literature is revealing the pandemic’s mental health impact on children, adolescents, and adults, including those who had previously been diagnosed with a mental illness.

APS Resources and Announcements >

Expert Panel: Policing and Racism, Insights from Psychological Science

On May 21, APS convened a panel of experts on policing and racism. Here is a video and transcript of that event.
APS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

APS is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas.
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 >

APS Global Collaboration on COVID-19

Informing solutions for public health crises through psychological science.
APS Teaching Fund

The APS Teaching Fund provides small grants for projects that promote the teaching and learning of psychological science.
APS Awards and Honors

Nominate a colleague for one of APS’s prestigious honors or awards today. Nominations of members from underrepresented groups in psychological science are encouraged.
Employment & Career

The leading resource for position openings, fellowships, work studies, and other opportunities.
Government Research, Funding, and Policy

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