Now Is Not the Time for Precrastination
Psychological science reminds us that the preference to get things done ASAP can have far-reaching consequences. APS Fellow David A. Rosenbaum explores in the context of COVID-19. More
Each year, APS acknowledges outstanding submissions to the student poster showcase. More
Psychological science reminds us that the preference to get things done ASAP can have far-reaching consequences. APS Fellow David A. Rosenbaum explores in the context of COVID-19. More
In his first column as APS President, University of Michigan professor Shinobu Kitayama lays out three steps toward creating a truly open psychological science and enabling the field to play a more significant role in addressing the urgent issues facing society. More
Even as advances in fMRI technology suggest the potential for innovative new interventions, recent research injects a cautionary tone. More
Recent research highlights from APS journals. More
A review of some research on police and stereotyping, police officers’ aggressiveness, and the impact of psychological science on policing in the United States. More
Six APS Fellows are among the most recent inductees into the National Academy of Sciences. More
A review of some of the research on the nature of racism and the social processes that maintain it; the issues of structural and institutional racism; the consequences of various forms of racism; and possible paths of action to combat racism. More
Academic life is not just about discovery and excitement. Seven scholars share some common negative experiences in academia that no one talks about. More
Seven APS Fellows have joined the ranks of psychological scientists gaining election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. More
The award will recognize graduate student achievement in clinical psychological science. More
APS Past President Mahzarin R. Banaji has been elected to the American Philosophical Society for her revolutionary work on implicit social cognition. More
APS Past President Barbara Tversky has received the Kampé de Fériet Award for her research on memory, thought, spatial models, and event perception. More
Interventions that encourage students to attribute academic failure to controllable factors could help boost graduation rates. More
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has unveiled a new strategic plan that outlines the goals and objectives that the institute will follow in its funding decisions for research over the next 5 years. More
In March, Lisbeth Nielsen took over leadership of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). More
Salivary bioscience has become increasingly useful in a range of areas, including behavioral science. More
Understanding the gut-brain axis can provide a much needed boost in well being. More
Janet Mann, a professor of psychology and biology at Georgetown University, dives deep into the social lives of these clever marine mammals. More
Featuring articles on racism, policing, and implicit bias. More