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New content is now posted to the Observer on a regular basis rather than bimonthly. Check the website every week for the latest news, features, and more.

About the Observer

The Observer is the online magazine of the Association for Psychological Science and covers matters affecting the research, academic, and applied disciplines of psychology. The magazine reports on issues of interest to psychologist scientists worldwide and disseminates information about the activities, policies, and scientific values of APS.

APS members receive a monthly Observer newsletter that covers the latest content in the magazine. Members also may access the online archive of Observer articles going back to 1988.

Featured

Bringing Visuospatial Research Into the Real World

Researchers find that people anticipate movement in visual stimuli, among other new findings of our visuospatial abilities.
Understanding How We Interpret and Share Misinformation

Research on misinformation has spiked since 2016, following events such as the 2016 U.S. Presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists Convene for Inaugural APS Global Psychological Science Summit

APS’s inaugural Global Summit paved the way for new collaborations in psychological research.

Research Practice

From “Hot” and “Cold” Cognition to New Directions in Cognitive Science

In her first column, APS President Randi Martin makes the case for collaborative research that cuts across research areas.
The Pluses and Pitfalls of Online Research

Online platforms like MTurk and Prolific have dramatically broadened scientists’ access to study participants. But are researchers using the tools effectively?
Student Notebook: Finding Your Path in Psychological Science

Feeling unsure or overwhelmed as an early-career psychology student? Second-year graduate student Mariel Barnett shares advice to quell uncertainties.

Career Development

Open Communication and Varied Career Opportunities for New PhDs

Opening up communication between students and advisors can lead to more honest and realistic career discussions, especially about nonacademic opportunities.
Professional Development: How to Turn Your CV into a Resume

Learn how to frame your skills for the specific needs of an industry job in this webinar.
Professional Development: Initiating and Sustaining Global Collaborations

This Professional Development webinar features a panel discussing forming and maintaining international collaborations as well as participating in international Big Team science.

Member Spotlight

Exploring the Science of Cocreating Relationships

Two professors and social psychologists studying romantic relationships have set out on a new venture—creating a podcast for undergraduate students and the broader public focused on analyzing romantic films.
Elika Bergelson’s Quest Into Infants’ Language Development

Elika Bergelson, an associate developmental psychology professor at Harvard University, is known for her work on language acquisition, cognitive development, and word learning in infants. Her key research focuses on how infants learn language from the world around them.
Derek Avery on Injecting Facts, Not Feelings, Into DEI Debates

The work of this APS Fellow is showing how fairness and inclusion can actually bolster organizational performance.

Additional Content

Student Notebook: Making an Informed Decision About Identity Disclosure as a Graduate Instructor

Graduate student instructors have the right to choose if they want to disclose (or not disclose) their sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom. However, some may not be aware of the potential benefits and costs of doing so.
Love the Uncertainty You’re With

Teaching: With help from lesson plans on reframing, students might find that uncertainty can have a surprising bright side.
Science for Society: The Impact and Spread of Misinformation

Researchers share their latest findings in this webinar on misinformation, including when and how it is best to intervene to reduce its spread.
Deanna Barch Wins 2024 Sarnat Prize in Mental Health

APS Fellow Deanna Barch, a professor of psychology and radiology and Vice Dean of Research at Washington University in St. Louis, has been awarded the 2024 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health.
Medical and Psychological Harms of Obesity Depend on Where You Live, Study Indicates

The results of a new study suggest that individuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe if they live in areas where obesity is prevalent.
Student Notebook: Applying for Research Funding as a Female International Student in Psychology

Fourth-year PhD student Shiza Shahid provides key steps below that will help international students navigate the application process and increase their chances of success.

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Featured

Bringing Visuospatial Research Into the Real World

Scientists Convene for Inaugural APS Global Psychological Science Summit

Research Practice

From “Hot” and “Cold” Cognition to New Directions in Cognitive Science

The Pluses and Pitfalls of Online Research

Student Notebook: Finding Your Path in Psychological Science

Career Development

Open Communication and Varied Career Opportunities for New PhDs

Professional Development: How to Turn Your CV into a Resume

Professional Development: Initiating and Sustaining Global Collaborations

Member Spotlight

Exploring the Science of Cocreating Relationships

Elika Bergelson’s Quest Into Infants’ Language Development

Derek Avery on Injecting Facts, Not Feelings, Into DEI Debates

Additional Content

Student Notebook: Making an Informed Decision About Identity Disclosure as a Graduate Instructor

Love the Uncertainty You’re With

Science for Society: The Impact and Spread of Misinformation

Deanna Barch Wins 2024 Sarnat Prize in Mental Health

Medical and Psychological Harms of Obesity Depend on Where You Live, Study Indicates

Student Notebook: Applying for Research Funding as a Female International Student in Psychology

The Latest From the APS Observer

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