Why You Should Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
“We’re all our own worst critics.” Ever heard that one before? Yes, it’s an obnoxious cliché, but it’s not just… More
Evolutionary Psychology
Why Grandmothers May Hold The Key To Human Evolution
A hunter with bow and arrow, in a steamy sub-Saharan savanna, stalks a big, exotic animal. After killing and butchering… More
Food for Thought: Was Cooking a Pivotal Step in Human Evolution?
The shift to a cooked-food diet was a decisive point in human history. The main topic of debate is when… More
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Sexual Conflict: Uncovering the Mysteries of the Mating Battleground” by
C. Nathan DeWall; “Religious Engagement and the Good Life” by David G. Myers… More
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
Featured Articles: “Understanding Mind From Matter: What Does Prehistoric Farming Say About Your Prefrontal Cortex?” and “To Err Is Human: The Psychological Science of Voting Mistakes”… More
2017 APS Janet Taylor Spence Awards for Transformative Early Career Contributions
Research by the latest recipients of the Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions includes romantic relationship initiation, the psychological processes that guide moral judgment, and the link between socioeconomic inequality and children’s cognitive and brain development. This year’s recipients include Paul Eastwick, Kimberly Noble, A. Janet Tomiyama, Elliot Tucker-Drob, and Liane Young… More