Friday, 10 March 2023
The Psychology of Anti-science Beliefs and Attitudes
Friday, 10 March, 9:00 – 10:50 (9:00 AM – 10:50 AM), Gold Hall
As the world faces unprecedented crises (climate change, pandemics, mass extinction, etc.), reliance on scientific knowledge and the implementation of evidenced-based policies is more necessary than ever. Unfortunately, anti-science beliefs and attitudes are surging in many parts of the world, undermining efforts to respond effectively to these crises. This symposium will focus on understanding the psychological underpinnings and consequences of these beliefs and attitudes. Speakers will also examine the role of disinformation and conspiracy theories.
Chair:
Olivier Klein, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Speakers:
Myrto Pantazi, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Karen M. Douglas, University of Kent, United Kingdom
Matthew J. Hornsey, The University of Queensland, Australia
Sander van der Linden, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Improving Addiction Treatment Through Better Understanding and Targeting Cognitive Motivational Mechanisms
Friday, 10 March, 14:00 – 15:50 (2:00 PM – 3:50 PM), Gold Hall
Addictions are among the most frequent and costly of all mental and brain disorders. In the past decade, new training methods have been developed to improve addiction treatment based on insights into the (neuro)cognitive mechanisms involved. The symposium will provide an overview of these developments and introduce new methods inspired by emerging insights into working mechanisms.
Chair:
Reinout W. Wiers, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Speakers:
Reinout W. Wiers, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pieter Van Dessel, Ghent University, Belgium
Ting Pan, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Warren K. Bickel, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, USA
Discussant:
Kenneth J. Sher, University of Missouri, USA
The Future of Psychology and Robotics
Friday, 10 March, 14:00 – 15:50 (2:00 PM – 3:50 PM), Copper Hall
The field of human-robot interaction is rapidly evolving, and understanding the intersection between psychology and social robotics is essential for the advancement of this field. In this symposium, four leading scholars in the field of human-robot interactions will share their recent research, offering insights into how the field is advancing and how it should progress. Discussions will highlight the unique contributions that psychology brings to the field of social robotics. Speakers will cover a broad range of topics, including the development of socially intelligent robots, the role of emotions in human-robot interaction, and the potential of social robots to enhance well-being.
Chairs:
Eric Vanman, The University of Queensland, Australia
Sang Eun Woo, Purdue University, USA
Speakers:
Arvid Kappas, Constructor University, Germany
Astrid Rosenthal-von der Pütten, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Ruud Hortensius, Utrecht University, Netherlands
Agnieszka Wykowska, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy
Saturday, 11 March 2023
Future of Work
Saturday, 11 March, 9:00 – 10:50 (9:00 AM – 10:50 AM), Gold Hall
This symposium will cover key issues associated with the “future of work,” including globalization and culture change, workplace technology (e.g., machine learning and artificial intelligence), employee withdrawal/turnover, and virtual and remote work arrangements. Discussions will focus on the (observed and anticipated) effects of these trends on individual and collective outcomes such as well-being and performance along with identifying areas where more research is needed. Four thought leaders in this domain will share their unique perspectives and engage in interactive discussions.
Co-Chairs:
Sang Eun Woo, Purdue University, USA
Keiko Ishii, Nagoya University, Japan
Speakers:
Melody Chao, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Anthony Klotz, University College London, United Kingdom
Louis Hickman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
Tara Behrend, Purdue University, USA
Methods to Improve Psychological Science
Saturday, 11 March, 14:00 – 15:50 (2:00 PM – 3:50 PM), Gold Hall
Over the past decade, a “crisis of confidence” has enveloped many empirical sciences including psychology. In response, a large body of scholarship has emerged, with the goal to improve the ways in which psychological science is planned, conducted, and disseminated. This symposium brings together four scholars who have made prominent contributions to this emerging field.
Chairs:
Eric-Jan Wagenmakers, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Olivier Klein, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Speakers:
Anne Scheel, Utrecht University, Netherlands
Marcus Munafo, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Christopher Chambers, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Dorothy Bishop, Oxford University, United Kingdom
The Dynamics of Resilience to Stress
Saturday, 11 March, 14:00 – 15:50 (2:00 PM – 3:50 PM), Copper Hall
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of our ability to cope well with stressors, our ability to show resilience. In this symposium, speakers will highlight social environmental, psychological, and neurobiological mechanisms that support an individual’s ability to show resilience to stress. They will show that resilience refers to a dynamic process of successful adaptation that unfolds during and after stress and is facilitated by a multitude of influences ranging from ‘bottom-up’ polygenetic influences to ‘top-down’ supportive social environmental factors and their bi-directional influences.
Chair:
Keiko Ishii, Nagoya University, Japan
Speakers:
Anne-Laura van Harmelen, Leiden University, Netherlands
E.J. (Erno) Hermans, Radboud Universiteit, Netherlands
Jelena Obradović, Stanford University, USA
Gabriela Lunansky, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Updated: 21 February 2023