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APS Fellow Alison Gopnik Named Guggenheim Fellow
Alison Gopnik, an APS Fellow who is recognized internationally for her study of children’s learning and development, has been selected as a 2020 Guggenheim Fellow.
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Worrying About Worry: Some Types of Neuroticism May Promote Greater Health Vigilance
Individuals who report more feelings of vulnerability may have better physical health.
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MTurk Workers Are More Depressed—But “Bots” and Demographic Differences Inflate the Data
MTurk participants have been found to experience major depression at higher rates than the general population, but these studies may require more stringent data-filtering procedures.
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Social Anxiety May Hinder Ability to Mirror Body Language
Attempting to conceal anxiety may hinder individuals nonverbal communication, increasing instances of social rejection.
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Want Healthier Americans? Shift the Focus From “Personal Choice”
Popular narratives centering on “free choice” and “personal responsibility” might contribute to high rates of ill health and poor well-being in the United States, suggests a recent article in Perspectives on Psychological Science. The authors, Cayce J. Hook and APS Fellow Hazel
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Easier Done Than Said: Lessons from 6 Years of Preregistration
Researchers whose preregistered work has appeared in APS journals share their experience with the process.
