APS Fellow Receives Prestigious Appointment in New Zealand’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
Devon Leigh Logan Polaschek has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contributions to criminal psychological science. More
Criminal Justice
Delaware Project Awards University of Arizona Student for Pilot Intervention to Help Teen Boys
Jennifer Duchschere received the award in recognition of her BREAK intervention program’s role in bringing laboratory research into community settings. More
Conservatives’ Love of Nostalgia Can Be Used to Promote Liberal Values
In these polarized times, liberals and conservatives tend to talk past each other. Leftists tend to envision a brighter future More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring: language, social categories, and sentencing decision making; genetic and environmental contributors to both math achievement and broader academic achievement; new statistical techniques for exploring links between birth order and personality. More
Body Cam Study Shows No Effect On Police Use Of Force Or Citizen Complaints
Having police officers wear little cameras seems to have no discernible impact on citizen complaints or officers’ use of force More
This psychologist could stop police racism before it happens
Wired: “Hey, man,” says the officer sauntering up to your car. The nonchalant greeting might seem insignificant – but it’s More