Positive Outlook Predicts Less Memory Decline
The happier we feel, the less likely we are to experience memory decline. More
APS’s Research Topic on Fear explores why we are scared of some things and not others. More
The happier we feel, the less likely we are to experience memory decline. More
New research connects a sweet spot of recreational fear to a telltale range of heart rate fluctuations, shedding light on the mind-body connection between fear and fun. More
New research suggests that young adults are instead quite rational when it comes to selecting potential sexual partners. More
APS honors members in the earliest stages of their careers as well as accomplished leaders with the field’s most prestigious awards and recognitions. [More]
Learn about APS webinars, read summaries of past events, and register for upcoming webinars here More
Resources designed to bring psychological science into the classroom. [More]
In this guest column, Sarah Brookhart, APS’s recently retired executive director, reflects on some of the attributes that underlie APS’s longevity and effectiveness. More
While the COVID-19 pandemic may be classified as a natural disaster, the socioeconomic conditions that have made communities of color disproportionately vulnerable to the virus are socially constructed. Psychological scientists explore race, and racial health disparities, as a process. More
The pivot to online learning has sparked fresh ideas for the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, the annual conference dedicated to answering just that question. More
Panelists discuss the remarkable resilience of many people in the face of COVID-19 and the challenges that lie ahead if we let our guard down. More
More than 60,000 participants have participated in a global study to investigate the psychological implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. [July 17, 2020] More
What does psychological science have to say about conspiracy theories, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? [May 27, 2020] More
Please use this form to share your thoughts on what APS can do to end systemic racism and advance equity and justice within psychological science and within our organization. More
Psychological researchers are examining the complexities of racism and xenophobia at both the interpersonal and societal levels. [More]
Public trust in the police has remained flat for decades, a problem that has become especially salient due to recent events. More