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APS Fellows Awarded NSF Science of Learning Grants
A grant program developed by the National Science Foundation’s Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate is funding learning research employing everything from artificial intelligence to brain stimulation.
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Spanking Linked to Increase in Children’s Behavior Problems
Spanking at age 5 is associated with increased behavior problems 1 and 3 years later — an increase that cannot be attributed to characteristics of the child or the family environment
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Tools to Drive Eco-Friendly Behaviors
Can a human-machine interface encourage drivers to engage in more eco-friendly behaviors behind the wheel?
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How Much is Too Much Bragging on A Resume?
Assessments of 60 resumes submitted for actual jobs revealed a difference between self-promotion and ingratiation.
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring: language, social categories, and sentencing decision making; genetic and environmental contributors to both math achievement and broader academic achievement; new statistical techniques for exploring links between birth order and personality.
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Birth Order Has Little Effect on Narrow Personality Traits
With mixed findings and multiple plausible explanations, the question remains: How does birth order relate to personality?