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AAAS Names 10 Psychological Scientists as 2020 Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has included eight APS members and two APS Fellows in its election of 489 AAAS members as 2020 Fellows. Election as an AAAS Fellow honors individuals whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science and its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues. The 10 psychological scientists listed here constitute all but three of the individuals in the Section on Psychology. APS Members: Peter R.
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Learn How to Apply for European Research Council Grants
The European Research Council (ERC) has guides available to help inform researchers interested in grant funding on how to prepare their proposals for submission.
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Older Adults Maintain Emotional Advantage Amid COVID-19
Older adults continue to report higher wellbeing despite the heightened risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Grin and Bear It: A Smile or Grimace May Reduce Needle Injection Pain, UC Irvine Researcher Shows
UC Irvine has good news for the 50 million Americans who are afraid of needles. In a recently published paper, UC Irvine researchers found that simply smiling or grimacing can significantly reduce pain from needle injections. The researchers also found that a smile can reduce the stress of a needle injection and lower an individual’s heart rate. ...
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What Can the Pandemic Teach Us About Human Nature?
It all happened so quickly. In a matter of weeks, our world was upended when a far-flung outbreak spiraled into a genuine pandemic. With vaccines and pharmaceutical interventions still a speck on the horizon, human behavior has become a key factor in battling the disease. The crisis has also pummeled both individuals and society itself with a plethora of mental health burdens, from stress and anxiety to social isolation. Research on COVID-19’s psychological impact is still evolving.
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APS Reissues Call for Inclusion of Psychological Science Expertise on COVID Advisory Board
Psychological science expertise is critical to the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic response, argues APS in a new letter to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board. As this important board grows, APS repeats a call that a research psychologist be considered for membership.
