The title should be succinct and descriptive because it may be listed without the abstract in Convention materials. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future. 

The title should be succinct and descriptive because it may be listed without the abstract in Convention materials. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future. 

A brief, high-level overview of the symposium. (50-word maximum).

A brief, high-level overview of the symposium. (50-word maximum).

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

•  The university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all chairs, presenters/co-authors, and optional discussant.
• Three to four presenters must be included, in addition to the chair and optional discussant.  
  

•  The university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all chairs, presenters/co-authors, and optional discussant.
• Three to four presenters must be included, in addition to the chair and optional discussant.  
  

• The supporting summary should describe the overall symposium in detail. In this section, you are encouraged to include information about how the symposium meets the dual goals of providing diversity of perspective and integrating those perspectives into a meaningful whole. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  
• References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum).    

• The supporting summary should describe the overall symposium in detail. In this section, you are encouraged to include information about how the symposium meets the dual goals of providing diversity of perspective and integrating those perspectives into a meaningful whole. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  
• References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum).    

• Symposia are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday.
• Please select the day(s) and times you CANNOT present on the submission form. 
• All scheduling requests must be included with your submission. APS will attempt to accommodate your request; however, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Please consult with your co-presenters for their scheduling preferences before entering them on your submission.
• Please note that APS is unable to accommodate rescheduling requests after submission. (Exceptions may be made for travel disruptions and emergencies that arise during the week of the Convention.)    

• Symposia are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday.
• Please select the day(s) and times you CANNOT present on the submission form. 
• All scheduling requests must be included with your submission. APS will attempt to accommodate your request; however, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Please consult with your co-presenters for their scheduling preferences before entering them on your submission.
• Please note that APS is unable to accommodate rescheduling requests after submission. (Exceptions may be made for travel disruptions and emergencies that arise during the week of the Convention.)    

The title should be succinct and descriptive. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future.  

The title should be succinct and descriptive. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future.  

A brief, high-level overview of the empirical research that will be presented. The abstract should describe the findings. (50-word maximum).   

A brief, high-level overview of the empirical research that will be presented. The abstract should describe the findings. (50-word maximum).   

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

• Provides a more in-depth overview of the work and includes the following: the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field as whole. Please use this section to thoroughly describe the presentation. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  
• Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results, and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.”  
• References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum).  

• Provides a more in-depth overview of the work and includes the following: the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field as whole. Please use this section to thoroughly describe the presentation. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  
• Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results, and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.”  
• References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum).  

• The name, university or business affiliation, e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors.  
• A maximum of 4 co-authors, including the presenting author, may be listed on a Submitted Talk submission.
• The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
• The presenting author is the person who will give the Submitted Talk and must register for the Convention. 
• An individual may be an author on only one Submitted Talk proposal. 

• The name, university or business affiliation, e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors.  
• A maximum of 4 co-authors, including the presenting author, may be listed on a Submitted Talk submission.
• The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
• The presenting author is the person who will give the Submitted Talk and must register for the Convention. 
• An individual may be an author on only one Submitted Talk proposal. 

• Accepted Submitted Talks are scheduled throughout the entire Convention on Thursday-Saturday. 
• Please select the day(s) and times you CANNOT present on the submission form. 
• All scheduling requests must be included with your submission. APS will attempt to accommodate your request; however, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Please consult with your co-presenters for their scheduling preferences before entering them on your submission.
• Please note that APS is unable to accommodate rescheduling requests after submission. (Exceptions may be made for travel disruptions and emergencies that arise during the week of the Convention.)    

• Accepted Submitted Talks are scheduled throughout the entire Convention on Thursday-Saturday. 
• Please select the day(s) and times you CANNOT present on the submission form. 
• All scheduling requests must be included with your submission. APS will attempt to accommodate your request; however, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Please consult with your co-presenters for their scheduling preferences before entering them on your submission.
• Please note that APS is unable to accommodate rescheduling requests after submission. (Exceptions may be made for travel disruptions and emergencies that arise during the week of the Convention.)    

The title should be succinct and descriptive. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future.

The title should be succinct and descriptive. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future.

A brief, high-level overview of empirical research, methods and tools, or applications of psychological science that will be presented. The abstract should describe the findings. (50-word maximum).

A brief, high-level overview of empirical research, methods and tools, or applications of psychological science that will be presented. The abstract should describe the findings. (50-word maximum).

Flash talks are submitted related to the 6 Integrative Science Symposium (ISS) topics listed below. Each ISS will have a flash talk session where authors will present their research and have time for Q&A and discussion. The Program Committee will accept 5 outstanding Flash Talks for each ISS. Please learn more about ISS sessions on the ISS webpage.

• Recent Discoveries Related to Mental Health and Treatment 
• Brain/Cognitive Development and Environment
• The Reciprocal Dynamics of Individual and Collective Cognition
• Language, Culture, and Cognition
• Safeguarding Democracy: Polarization, Populism, and Post-Truth 
• Self-Consciousness, Embodiment, and Social Interactions In Humans and Artificial Agents 

Flash talks are submitted related to the 6 Integrative Science Symposium (ISS) topics listed below. Each ISS will have a flash talk session where authors will present their research and have time for Q&A and discussion. The Program Committee will accept 5 outstanding Flash Talks for each ISS. Please learn more about ISS sessions on the ISS webpage.

• Recent Discoveries Related to Mental Health and Treatment 
• Brain/Cognitive Development and Environment
• The Reciprocal Dynamics of Individual and Collective Cognition
• Language, Culture, and Cognition
• Safeguarding Democracy: Polarization, Populism, and Post-Truth 
• Self-Consciousness, Embodiment, and Social Interactions In Humans and Artificial Agents 

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

• Provides a more in-depth overview of the work and includes the following: the research question or background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the significance and implications for the work on the field as whole. If the submission is focused on methods and tools, or applications of psychological science, please use this section to thoroughly describe the presentation. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  
  • Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results, and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.”  
  • References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum). 0-word maximum, plain-text format). 

• Provides a more in-depth overview of the work and includes the following: the research question or background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the significance and implications for the work on the field as whole. If the submission is focused on methods and tools, or applications of psychological science, please use this section to thoroughly describe the presentation. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  
  • Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results, and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.”  
  • References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum). 0-word maximum, plain-text format). 

• The university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors. Only four authors, including the presenting author, may be listed on a Flash Talk submission. 
• The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
• An individual may present on only one Flash Talk proposal.  Only the presenting author is the person who will give the Flash Talk. The presenting author must register for the Convention.  

• The university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors. Only four authors, including the presenting author, may be listed on a Flash Talk submission. 
• The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
• An individual may present on only one Flash Talk proposal.  Only the presenting author is the person who will give the Flash Talk. The presenting author must register for the Convention.  

Accepted Flash Talks are grouped and scheduled under 6 Integrative Science Symposium topics and linked Flash Talk Sessions. Flash talks cannot be rescheduled. The Flash Talk sessions are scheduled as follows:

• Friday, 29 May 2026: 11:15 – 12:15 (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM)
  • Recent Discoveries Related to Mental Health and Treatment Flash Talk Session
  • Language, Culture, and Cognition Flash Talk Session

• Friday, 29 May 2026: 16:15 – 17:15 (4:15 PM – 5:15 PM)
  • Brain/Cognitive Development and Environment Flash Talk Session
  • The Reciprocal Dynamics of Individual and Collective Cognition Flash Talk Session

• Saturday, 30 May 2026: 16:15 – 17:15 (4:15 PM – 5:15 PM)
  • Safeguarding Democracy: Polarization, Populism, and Post-Truth Flash Talk Session
  • Self-Consciousness, Embodiment, and Social Interactions in Human and Artificial Agents Flash Talk Session

Accepted Flash Talks are grouped and scheduled under 6 Integrative Science Symposium topics and linked Flash Talk Sessions. Flash talks cannot be rescheduled. The Flash Talk sessions are scheduled as follows:

• Friday, 29 May 2026: 11:15 – 12:15 (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM)
  • Recent Discoveries Related to Mental Health and Treatment Flash Talk Session
  • Language, Culture, and Cognition Flash Talk Session

• Friday, 29 May 2026: 16:15 – 17:15 (4:15 PM – 5:15 PM)
  • Brain/Cognitive Development and Environment Flash Talk Session
  • The Reciprocal Dynamics of Individual and Collective Cognition Flash Talk Session

• Saturday, 30 May 2026: 16:15 – 17:15 (4:15 PM – 5:15 PM)
  • Safeguarding Democracy: Polarization, Populism, and Post-Truth Flash Talk Session
  • Self-Consciousness, Embodiment, and Social Interactions in Human and Artificial Agents Flash Talk Session

 The title should be succinct and descriptive because it may be listed without the abstract in Convention materials. The title should indicate the important result, rather than the experimental question. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future.  

 The title should be succinct and descriptive because it may be listed without the abstract in Convention materials. The title should indicate the important result, rather than the experimental question. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future.  

Select from one of the 3 poster categories: Standard Poster, Research Proposal Poster, and Teaching Poster. You can find more information about poster types in the Poster Rules and Guidelines. 

Select from one of the 3 poster categories: Standard Poster, Research Proposal Poster, and Teaching Poster. You can find more information about poster types in the Poster Rules and Guidelines. 

A brief, high-level overview of the research that will be presented; describes the findings (50-word maximum, plain-text format).

A brief, high-level overview of the research that will be presented; describes the findings (50-word maximum, plain-text format).

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

New for 2026, submitters will enter their own keywords to categorize submissions, rather than selecting from a list of topic areas. Please enter up to three keywords for your submission. 

Provides a more in-depth overview of the completed work and includes the following: the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field.  (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  

• Standard Poster submissions should include the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field as whole.  You must clearly state that the data collection is from an empirical study and is complete.  
• Research Proposal Posters should include hypotheses, experimental design, plan for participant recruitment, procedure, plan for statistical analysis, and expected results.  
• References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum).  
• Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results (or projected results for a Research Proposal Poster), and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.”  
• Please review the Poster Rules and Guidelines for more information on each poster type.  

Provides a more in-depth overview of the completed work and includes the following: the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field.  (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  

• Standard Poster submissions should include the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field as whole.  You must clearly state that the data collection is from an empirical study and is complete.  
• Research Proposal Posters should include hypotheses, experimental design, plan for participant recruitment, procedure, plan for statistical analysis, and expected results.  
• References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum).  
• Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results (or projected results for a Research Proposal Poster), and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.”  
• Please review the Poster Rules and Guidelines for more information on each poster type.  

• The name, university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors. A maximum of 15 co-authors may be included. 
• The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
• The presenting author will present the poster on-site at the Convention. The presenting author must register for the Convention. 
• An individual may be the first author on only one poster proposal. Exception: An individual may be the first author on one standard poster, research proposal poster or cross-cutting theme poster submission, and a Teaching Institute poster submission. 

• The name, university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors. A maximum of 15 co-authors may be included. 
• The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
• The presenting author will present the poster on-site at the Convention. The presenting author must register for the Convention. 
• An individual may be the first author on only one poster proposal. Exception: An individual may be the first author on one standard poster, research proposal poster or cross-cutting theme poster submission, and a Teaching Institute poster submission. 

• Poster sessions are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Sunday. 
• Please select the day(s) and times you CANNOT present on the submission form. 
• All scheduling requests must be included with your submission. APS will attempt to accommodate your request; however, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Please consult your co-presenters for their scheduling preferences before entering them on your submission.
• Please note that APS is unable to accommodate rescheduling requests after submission. (Exceptions may be made for travel disruptions and emergencies that arise during the week of the Convention.) 

• Poster sessions are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Sunday. 
• Please select the day(s) and times you CANNOT present on the submission form. 
• All scheduling requests must be included with your submission. APS will attempt to accommodate your request; however, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Please consult your co-presenters for their scheduling preferences before entering them on your submission.
• Please note that APS is unable to accommodate rescheduling requests after submission. (Exceptions may be made for travel disruptions and emergencies that arise during the week of the Convention.)