A new, multiyear study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest finds that only 40% of the psychological assessment tools used in courts have been favorably rated by experts. [NEWS Feb. 15, 2020] More

A new, multiyear study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest finds that only 40% of the psychological assessment tools used in courts have been favorably rated by experts. [NEWS Feb. 15, 2020] More

Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More

Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More

Why would someone so dedicated to advancing psychological science teach his students about junk science? Emory University professor Scott O. Lilienfeld explains why that method works. More

Why would someone so dedicated to advancing psychological science teach his students about junk science? Emory University professor Scott O. Lilienfeld explains why that method works. More

Although numerous studies have identified different kinds of learning (such as “auditory" and “visual”), that research has serious flaws, according to a comprehensive report. More

Although numerous studies have identified different kinds of learning (such as “auditory" and “visual”), that research has serious flaws, according to a comprehensive report. More

Researchers discuss some of the common misconceptions about people proficient in the art of deception, and reviews the shortcomings of commonly used lie-detection techniques. More

Researchers discuss some of the common misconceptions about people proficient in the art of deception, and reviews the shortcomings of commonly used lie-detection techniques. More

Violent individuals are often assumed to suffer from a long history of mental illness that compels them to act destructively, but a psychological study suggests that the link between psychosis and aggressive acts is weak. More

Violent individuals are often assumed to suffer from a long history of mental illness that compels them to act destructively, but a psychological study suggests that the link between psychosis and aggressive acts is weak. More

A scientific review puts the claims behind brain-training games and apps to the test. More

A scientific review puts the claims behind brain-training games and apps to the test. More

A systematic review doesn't disprove the myth linking creativity and mood disorders but it shows there's little evidence for it. More

A systematic review doesn't disprove the myth linking creativity and mood disorders but it shows there's little evidence for it. More

Transcranial direct-current stimulation may be growing in popularity, but research suggests that it probably does not add meaningful benefit to cognitive training. More

Transcranial direct-current stimulation may be growing in popularity, but research suggests that it probably does not add meaningful benefit to cognitive training. More

Science is revealing that the negative stereotypes about the generation born between 1980 and 2000 are inaccurate. More

Science is revealing that the negative stereotypes about the generation born between 1980 and 2000 are inaccurate. More