Association for Psychological Science – APS
Science for Society Webinars. Science for Society is an APS webinar series focused on educating the public and bringing psychological science to decision-makers working to solve real world …
Why Wait? The Science Behind Procrastination
Mar 29, 2013 · People say that procrastination reduces the productivity. But scientifically it actually increases the productivity. People tend to work more and try to be more productive in …
Harlow’s Classic Studies Revealed the Importance of Maternal …
Jun 20, 2018 · Harry Harlow’s empirical work with primates is now considered a “classic” in behavioral science, revolutionizing our understanding of the role that social relationships play …
Myth: We Only Use 10% of Our Brains
Aug 29, 2018 · SUGGESTED LESSON PLAN. This notion seems firmly rooted in popular culture despite many efforts to debunk it (Hughes, Lyddy, & Lamb, 2013). It was the basis of the …
The Littlest Linguists: New Research on Language Development
Dec 29, 2021 · How do children learn language, and how is language related to other cognitive and social skills? For decades, the specialized field of developmental psycholinguistics has …
The Fluidity of Time: Scientists Uncover How Emotions Alter Time ...
Sep 28, 2018 · The study of time perception serves as a hallmark of integrative science, mixing linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, and attention research to explore the ways people feel the …
How Technology Shapes Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions
Jul 17, 2018 · Aging and Tech. Rates of technology use ranging from smart phones to the Internet are significantly lower among older adults compared to younger generations, University of …
Beauty is in the Mind of the Beholder
Apr 1, 2011 · There’s no getting around it. In this world, you’re better off being good-looking. At all ages and in all walks of life, attractive people are judged more favorably, treated better, and …
Breakthroughs and Discoveries in Psychological Science: 2020 Year …
Dec 29, 2020 · Violent Video Games and Aggression: The Connection Is Dubious, at Best: The coronavirus pandemic put a damper on many traditional summertime activities for kids, giving …
How Poverty Affects the Brain and Behavior – Association for ...
Aug 31, 2015 · A Data Hub to Measure Well-Being. Despite the dramatic economic growth, immense technological progress, and substantial increases in average disposable income …