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Want Healthier Americans? Shift the Focus From “Personal Choice”
Popular narratives centering on “free choice” and “personal responsibility” might contribute to high rates of ill health and poor well-being in the United States, suggests a recent article in Perspectives on Psychological Science. The authors, Cayce J. Hook and APS Fellow Hazel
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Easier Done Than Said: Lessons from 6 Years of Preregistration
Researchers whose preregistered work has appeared in APS journals share their experience with the process.
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Self-Critical Perfectionism Can Cause Students to Spiral into Depression
Students prone to self-doubt and fear of judgement may have increased sensitivity to stress.
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Psychological Research on the World Stage: AAAS News Briefings Feature APS Members
APS members presented recent PSPI findings at press briefings held during the AAAS annual meeting. [OBSERVATIONS March 3, 2020]
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Just Not That Into You: How and Why Men and Women Misperceive Sexual Interest
People tend to project their own level of interest onto prospective partners. This reality seems to explain why men and women misperceive a partner’s sexual interest.
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Down to Business: National Entrepreneurship Week and Psychological Science
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” These words, attributed to Abraham Maslow, might summarize what motivates individuals who forego the relative security
