Clinical researchers and other scientists investigate computer algorithms that could lead to reliable measures of suicide risk. More

Clinical researchers and other scientists investigate computer algorithms that could lead to reliable measures of suicide risk. More

Data collected from 2004 to 2016 show that Americans’ attitudes toward certain social groups are becoming less biased over time. More

Data collected from 2004 to 2016 show that Americans’ attitudes toward certain social groups are becoming less biased over time. More

Research conducted around the US Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage offers insight into how people's views change when the government takes sides on an issue. More

Research conducted around the US Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage offers insight into how people's views change when the government takes sides on an issue. More

In a new issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest, researchers propose novel treatment strategies, based on advances in brain science, that could help prevent abuse of opioids and other drugs. More

In a new issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest, researchers propose novel treatment strategies, based on advances in brain science, that could help prevent abuse of opioids and other drugs. More

Clinical researchers are developing a new therapy that may reduce or eliminate symptoms of a challenging psychological disorder within weeks, rather than months. More

Clinical researchers are developing a new therapy that may reduce or eliminate symptoms of a challenging psychological disorder within weeks, rather than months. More

A one-time intervention that educates teens about the changeable nature of personality traits may prevent an increase in depressive symptoms often seen during the transition to high school. More

A one-time intervention that educates teens about the changeable nature of personality traits may prevent an increase in depressive symptoms often seen during the transition to high school. More

A psychological study suggests a potential way to minimize the impact that gender bias can have on women’s career advancement. More

A psychological study suggests a potential way to minimize the impact that gender bias can have on women’s career advancement. More

Interracial contact with other practitioners during medical school may help reduce physicians’ racial bias, improving treatment outcomes for patients. More

Interracial contact with other practitioners during medical school may help reduce physicians’ racial bias, improving treatment outcomes for patients. More

Evocative labels such as “twisted citrus glazed carrots” and “ultimate chargrilled asparagus” can get people to eat more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully, a nationwide study shows. More

Evocative labels such as “twisted citrus glazed carrots” and “ultimate chargrilled asparagus” can get people to eat more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully, a nationwide study shows. More

A study examining the cost-effectiveness of nudges and typical policy interventions shows that nudges often yield high returns at a low cost. More

A study examining the cost-effectiveness of nudges and typical policy interventions shows that nudges often yield high returns at a low cost. More

No one likes a backseat driver, but motorists may be more amenable to suggestions when support systems take the time to explain recommendations. More

No one likes a backseat driver, but motorists may be more amenable to suggestions when support systems take the time to explain recommendations. More

A recent behavioral intervention in the UK convinced up to 50% of drivers to switch off their idling engines, drastically reducing pollution and noise. More

A recent behavioral intervention in the UK convinced up to 50% of drivers to switch off their idling engines, drastically reducing pollution and noise. More

A growing cadre of behavioral scientists is helping NASA understand how astronauts will function as teams on long-duration space missions — including a journey to Mars. More

A growing cadre of behavioral scientists is helping NASA understand how astronauts will function as teams on long-duration space missions — including a journey to Mars. More

Big Data involving thousands and thousands of participants is enabling researchers to track the development of different cognitive skills across the lifespan with increasing accuracy. And the results of these studies bring light to some surprising — and perhaps heartening — findings about the aging brain. More

Big Data involving thousands and thousands of participants is enabling researchers to track the development of different cognitive skills across the lifespan with increasing accuracy. And the results of these studies bring light to some surprising — and perhaps heartening — findings about the aging brain. More

From viruses to ransomware and password phishing scams, cyber fraud and other digital security threats are escalating worldwide — learn how psychological scientists help safeguard data. More

From viruses to ransomware and password phishing scams, cyber fraud and other digital security threats are escalating worldwide — learn how psychological scientists help safeguard data. More