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A Lack of Background Knowledge Can Hinder Reading Comprehension
Students may find a topic difficult to understand if their background knowledge doesn’t pass a certain threshold, but a quick test can help identify those students who are at risk of falling behind.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Connectivity Creates Costs: How Smartphones Hinder Well-Being“ by C. Nathan DeWall and “Repeating Is Believing: Understanding the Repetition-Induced Truth Effect“ by Cindi May and Michael Scullin.
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Wilbert “Bill” McKeachie, 1921-2019
A world-recognized researcher on teaching effectiveness and student motivation, the APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow authored a classic teaching handbook.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Why People Forget and Falsely Remember US Presidents” by C. Nathan DeWall and “The Likely Aftermath of Adversity: Harm, Resilience, or Growth?” by David G. Myers.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Building Better Decisions Through Choice Architecture” by Beth Morling and “The Art of Memory: Drawing Can Improve Memory” by Gil Einstein and Cindi May.
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Educating Students on the Psychology of Sustainability
Humans’ impact on the environment is one of the most pressing social issues today, and it’s time to include it in psychology courses, says APS Fellow Barbara Malt.
