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Under the Cortex: A Psychologist’s View of Racism and Inequality
APS’s Charles Blue speaks with social psychologist and cultural diversity scholar Dr. James Jones of the University of Delaware. More
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Losing Control: How Lack of Sleep Allows Unpleasant Thoughts to Intrude
Unwanted memories can intrude on our thoughts from time to time, but new research suggests that a lack of sleep can greatly impair our ability to suppress these unpleasant and unwanted thoughts. Researcher Scott Cairney from the University of York in the UK helps us understand the role of sleep More
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Under the Cortex: The Story Behind “The Future of Women in Psychological Science”
In September 2020, APS published the first-ever gender parity review of psychological science: “The Future of Women in Psychological Science.” The story behind this study, as told by some of the authors, is a compelling examination of personal experiences and observations. More
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Playing With Fear: Haunted Houses and Recreation
Haunted houses, horror movies, and ghost stories can provoke chilling delights, provided the fear they evoke remains in a “Goldilocks zone” that is neither too terrifying nor too tame. New research connects this sweet spot of recreational fear to a telltale range of heartrate fluctuations, shedding light on the mind-body More
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Podcast: COVID-19 and Its Connection to Human Behavior
Panelists discuss the remarkable resilience of many people in the face of COVID-19 and the challenges that lie ahead if we let our guard down. More
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Podcast: Violent Video Games and Aggression: The Connection is Dubious, at Best
If you are worried about violent video games triggering aggressive behavior in children, new research may help to alleviate your concerns. More
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Days of Future Past: Concerns for the Group’s Future Prompt Longing for Its Past (and Ways to Reclaim It)
APS interviews Michael Wohl on how collective angst can influence collective nostalgia. More
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APS Roundtable: Psychological Science and COVID-19, What We Know and What We Can Do
On March 18, the Association for Psychological Science convened a virtual roundtable of four APS members who discussed the psychological dimensions of COVID-19 and how it is affecting both society and individuals. More
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APS President’s Virtual Roundtable: The Opportunities and Challenges of Open Access
Virtual panel on the challenges and opportunities of the emerging journal publishing model of open access. More
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Psychological Science and Conspiracy Theories in the Era of COVID-19: Interview with Karen Douglas and Michael Shermer
Podcast interview on conspiracy theories and how they have materialized in the era of COVID-19. More
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Psychological Science and COVID-19, Interview with Roxane Cohen Silver
An audio podcast with APS Fellow Roxane Cohen Silver on coping with COVID-19. More
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[Podcast] Why Are There Differing Preferences for Suffixes and Prefixes Across Languages?
Interview with Alexander Martin about the preference of prefixes over suffixes in WEIRD languages. More
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Science Says We Prefer Fictional Villains Who Remind Us of Ourselves: Interview with author Rebecca Krause
People may find fictional villains surprisingly likeable when they share similarities with the viewer or reader. More