Psychological Study Explores How Bodies Shape First Impressions
When you first meet someone, it’s likely that you judge their personality based on what little information you have. While… More
Interpersonal Relationships
Social Pursuits Linked With Increased Life Satisfaction
Data from a study of German adults showed that people who adopted socially-focused strategies reported increased life satisfaction one year later… More
Why ‘Sorry’ Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Offenders may not apologize if they have little concern for the victim, if they perceive a threat to their positive self-image, or if they predict that their apology won’t be effective… More
What Makes Us Vibe?
Think about your friends—the people you spend a lot of time with, see movies with, those people you’d text to… More
The 2017-2018 APS Board
Suparna Rajaram is the new APS President. Susan Goldin-Meadow becomes Immediate Past President. Barbara G. Tversky becomes President-Elect, and Stacey Sinclair and Howard M. Weiss begin 3-year terms as Members-at-Large.
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The Science of Love Is All Around
The science of love and romance continues to stir the passions of psychology researchers around the world. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we offer a sample of new and notable research examining matters of the heart… More