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Reminders of Years Left, Not Lived, Motivate Older People
For successful messaging to older adults, ditch the stereotypes, consider their future time horizons, and help them savor the moments they can enjoy.
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New Content From Current Directions in Psychological Science
A sample of articles on motivation and mental effort, caregiving and development, neuroticism, infants’ motor-skill development, short-term memory, empathy and moral decisions, and attention.
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The Uplift of Strangers: More Reasons to Dose Up on “Vitamin S”
Research points to three broad reasons why people need social contact with strangers, or“Vitamin S.”
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New Directions After Current Directions
Wrapping up 10 years as Editor of Current Directions in Psychological Science, APS Fellow Randy Engle reflects on emerging developments in the field, including the rise of behavioral genetics and behavioral economics.
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Future Directions for Current Directions
An avid reader of Current Directions in Psychological Science steps up as Editor of the APS journal.
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Why George Clooney Made Coffee Sexy
In the marketing world, pairing a star with a brand imbues that brand with the celebrity’s attributes.
