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People Generalize Expectations of Pain to Conceptually Related Tasks
Avoiding experiences associated with pain can be an adaptive behavior, but generalized avoidance can become problematic, even potentially culminating in disability.
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Gratitude, Reflection at the 2023 APS Awards Ceremony
“You don’t get to this stage without the help of a lot of people,” said Eduardo Salas, one of 19 honorees of the 2023 APS Awards Program.
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Native Americans’ Awareness of Omission and Discrimination Fuels Civic Engagement
Native American adults who identified more strongly as Native were more likely to notice group omission and discrimination, prompting increased civic engagement.
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“The Tribe Has Spoken”: Race and Gender Bias Influence Voting Outcomes in Reality TV Show
Women and BIPOC players in the reality TV show Survivor may be less likely to win due to sexual and racial biases that arise when it comes to voting.
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Collaborative Research, Globalization Efforts Are Priorities for APS President-Elect Randi Martin
Martin (Rice University), Teresa Bajo (University of Granada), and Lila Davachi (Columbia University) joined the APS Board of Directors for three-year terms starting June 1, 2023.
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Passion, Dedication, Brilliance: Diverse Voices and Perspectives at the 2023 APS Annual Convention
The event attracted more than 2,250 psychological scientists from at least 40 countries and featured dozens of symposia, flash talks, and workshops, along with more than 1,200 poster presentations.