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Expert commentary from Chris Segrin, whose research focuses on social skills, relationship development and satisfaction. [April 2, 2020] More
APS Backgrounder Series: Psychological Science and COVID-19: Social Impact on Adults
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Expert commentary from Vanessa LoBue on emotional development and the effect of emotion and experience on perception and learning. [April 1, 2020] More
APS Backgrounder Series: Psychological Science and COVID-19: Social Impact on Children
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Expert commentary from APS Fellow George A. Bonanno, on the topic of resilience at a time of loss and trauma. [March 31, 2020] More
APS Backgrounder Series: Psychological Science and COVID-19: Remaining Resilient During a Pandemic
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A new, multiyear study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest finds that only 40% of the psychological assessment tools used in courts have been favorably rated by experts. [NEWS Feb. 15, 2020] More
The Verdict Is In: Courtrooms Seldom Overrule Bad Science
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The scent of a romantic partner can improve your quality of sleep. This is true regardless of whether or not you are consciously aware that the scent is even present. [NEWS Feb. 13, 2020] More
Romance, Scent, and Sleep: The Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of
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Helping a total stranger is generally viewed as morally better and more trustworthy than someone who helps a family member. But this is true only if the helper did not have to choose between those options. [NEWS Feb. 10, 2020] More
What Makes a ‘Good Samaritan’ Good? That Opinion Depends on the Beneficiary