In a new issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest, researchers propose novel treatment strategies, based on advances in brain science, that could help prevent abuse of opioids and other drugs. More
The Major League Baseball postseason is underway, bringing heightened attention to batting averages, runs batted in, and on-base percentages. Statistics are not only essential to MLB fans, but to daily life. Science shows how we use statistical thinking in sports, finances, learning, and social interactions. More
In this season of ghosts, witches, and everything spooky, APS President Lisa Feldman Barrett takes aim at the hordes of mistaken beliefs she sees continuing to haunt psychological science. More
Submit your research now for presentation at APS 2020, which will take place May 21-24 in Chicago. More
The feel of our heart beat, the rumble of an empty stomach, the pleasure of a deep breath. Interoception — the ability to perceive the internal state of our bodies — is central to our thoughts, emotions, decision-making, and sense of self. More
Suspicion of government leaders, corporations, and opposing political parties has run amok across the globe. Psychological research reveals what fuels that distrust, and how it can be restored in our communities. More
When asked to answer questions quickly and impulsively, people tend to respond with a socially desirable answer rather than an honest one, a set of experiments shows. More
People who live or think they live in a more economically unequal society may be more supportive of a strong, even autocratic leader, a large-scale international study shows. More
Read about the APS Awards given for lifetime achievement, early career contributions, and mentoring. More
Learn about the federal institutes, agencies, and policies that support research and training for psychological scientists. More
Psychological research is fostering understanding of the important factors that contribute to effective teaching, from individual instruction to school climate. More
APS is working hard to ensure the vitality and the advancement of psychological science. Learn about our membership categories and the benefits of joining this premiere international organization. More
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Learn about the APS Student Caucus, the Mentorship Program, Membership Information, and more. More
Articles, tutorials, and other resources for enhancing research methods and practices. More
A video series featuring interviews with some of the leading figures in psychological science. More
