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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring visuospatial perspective taking while reading, childhood origins of environmental behavior, and the psychological mechanisms underlying engagement in social issues on Twitter.
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Congress Stops NIH From Implementing New Clinical Trials Policy
Congress has directed NIH to delay a new policy that would reclassify basic research involving humans as “clinical trials”, a change that APS opposed.
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Cambridge Analytica Scandal Casts Spotlight on Psychographics
A political data firm’s use of Facebook data for targeted messaging reveals the exploitation of psychometric data that some psychological scientists have warned about.
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How Reciprocity Can Magnify Inequality
A series of studies show that people tend to reciprocate others’ actions in ways that increase disparities in wealth.
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2-week Summer School in Nonlinear Dynamics in Life Sciences
Applications to Neuroscience and Psychology June 18-29, 2018; hosted at McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada We are pleased to announce a 2-week summer school in theory and applications of nonlinear dynamics in neuroscience and psychology. The program includes tutorials by experts in nonlinear dynamics, computer lab applications, and trainee presentations. Travel funds are available; housing and food costs are included.
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Is Fandom Really Worth It?
There’s a lot of losing in sports. Only one team can win at a time, and only one champion escapes the season without tears. But that doesn’t stop Americans from spending nearly $56 billion a year on sporting events, while dropping many billions more on jerseys, cable packages, buffalo wings—to say nothing of the substantial emotional costs incurred. (Having logged many fan-hours on behalf of the pre-success Cubs and post-success Arsenal FC, I’ve paid my fair share.) Is fandom worth it? At first glance, the evidence isn’t encouraging.
