APA Names First Chief Advocacy Officer

The American Psychological Association has named Katherine B. McGuire its first chief advocacy officer, responsible for implementing a unified, strategic vision for the association’s government relations efforts and coordinating APA’s broader...
16-Jan-2019 3:25 PM EST Add to Favorites

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN INCREASING STRESS ON FEDERAL WORKERS, CONTRACTORS, FAMILIES, APA SAYS

The American Psychological Association called for an immediate end to the partial government shutdown because of the deleterious effect it is having on the economic security and mental health of federal employees and contractors, as well as their...
11-Jan-2019 3:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

Whites Struggle to Tell Real From Fake Smiles on Black Faces

White people and non-black minorities have a harder time telling the difference between genuine and fake smiles on black faces than they do on white faces, a problem black people don’t have, according to research published by the American...
7-Jan-2019 12:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

Certain Moral Values May Lead to More Prejudice, Discrimination

People who value following purity rules over caring for others are more likely to view gay and transgender people as less human, which leads to more prejudice and support for discriminatory public policies, according to a new study published by the...
18-Dec-2018 3:10 PM EST Add to Favorites

Looking on Bright Side May Reduce Anxiety, Especially When Money Is Tight

WASHINGTON -- Trying to find something good in a bad situation appears to be particularly effective in reducing anxiety the less money a person makes, possibly because people with low incomes have less control over their environment, according to...
13-Dec-2018 11:40 AM EST Add to Favorites

Sexist Men Underestimate Their Power in Romantic Relationships

WASHINGTON -- Heterosexual men with sexist attitudes may underestimate how much power they actually have in their romantic relationships, which could lead to increased aggression toward their female partners or wives, according to research...
20-Nov-2018 11:20 AM EST Add to Favorites

Killer Whales Share Personality Traits with Humans, Chimpanzees

Killer whales display personality traits similar to those of humans and chimpanzees, such as playfulness, cheerfulness and affection, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
13-Nov-2018 4:15 PM EST Add to Favorites

APA Names First Open Science and Methodology Chair to Deepen Commitment to Data Sharing, Transparency in Science

The American Psychological Association has named Steve W.J. Kozlowski, PhD, as its first open science and methodology chair, responsible for working with the association’s authors, reviewers, editors and publications board to understand and...
8-Nov-2018 2:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

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