Social Media Ideas for Advances In Methods And Practices In Psychological Science

The Uniquely Multidisciplinary Side of Clinical Psychology Is Spotlighted in New Special Issue

An eclectic collection of seven articles and four commentaries showcase the power and ongoing challenges of multidisciplinary collaborations in psychological science.

New Research From Clinical Psychological Science

A sample of recent research covering alcohol use, adolescent development, executive function and more.

New Research From Psychological Science

A sample of recent research covering conspiracy theories, emotional regulation, and much more.

AI Revolution or Revulsion? APS Journal Editors Weigh In

As AI dominates conversations in psychological science, journal editors are faced with a suite of decisions on how they will incorporate these new tools into their editorial proces...

Psychological Science and Society Presidential Plenary Panel Session: New Directions in AI and Large Language Models

In the last three years, most of us have felt our scientific world shift. Artificial intelligence and LLMs are changing the ways we think about statistics, predictions, theories, a...

To Fight Fraud, Psychological Scientists Issue a Call to Arms

Scams are now one of the most common crimes in the world. In the most recent issue of PSPI, real-life accounts are used to illustrate how pervasive and indiscriminate fraud can be.

What Do Human and Machine Minds Have to Offer Each Other?

Former Editor-in-Chief and APS Fellow Robert Goldstone (Indiana University) pulls together a collection featuring voices at the intersection of psychology and AI.

Science, Industry, and AI: Highlights From the 2026 APS Annual Convention in Barcelona

This year’s scientific convention featured an array of innovative programming, including the first-ever Industry Day and six Integrative Science Symposia.

Balancing Tradition and Innovation With AI in Psychology

A thoughtful look at how AI can help and hinder psychological practice.

The Future of Psychological Science and APS: A Plenary Discussion

Both the field of psychological science and APS are in flux. In this session, the panelists confront the profound upheavals reshaping our discipline and outline a strategic vision...

A More Mature Approach to Credibility Is Needed to Build Trust in Science

In this interview, Brian Nosek touches on big takeaways from the SCORE program, how evidence from the program contradicts the 2025 executive order, and his vision for a more trustw...

APS issues statement on the Proposed Elimination of the NSF Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

APS issued a statement urging Congress and the White House to work together to ensure the sustained continuity of research, education, and training supported by the Directorate of...

What Scientists Learned by Eavesdropping on Thousands of People

Matthias Mehl, a social psychologist at the University of Arizona, who helped conduct the study, recently set out to replicate his findings with a larger data set: audio from more...

Making APS Conventions Work for You

In her first presidential column, Pamela Davis-Kean opens a dialogue about how APS can make the annual meetings something for members to look forward to each year.

ECNP Notes Growing Citations Highlight Interest in Mental Health Biology

Two prominent journals at the intersection of biology and mental health have recently reported notable increases in their citation metrics, underscoring growing scientific engageme...

How We Chose the 2026 Young American Scientists

Scientific American used expert recommendations and data analysis to identify 28 exceptional early-career researchers. In late 2025 we asked the world’s top researchers a simple qu...

Why Is Economic Inequality the Status Quo?

The latest PSPI issue examines the political psychology of economic inequality and highlights the cognitive processes that sustain high levels of inequality across nations.

“The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can’t Cure Our Social Ills”

I heard about the above-titled book by science journalist Jesse Singal when it came out, actually before it came out, as the author had talked with me about some of the topics in t...

The NIH wants to “Measure and Reward Scientific Impact and Replicable Research Practices.” First step: stop suppressin...

This came in the email from the U.S. National Institutes of Health: How Would You Measure and Reward Scientific Impact and Replicable Research Practices? As NIH continues efforts t...

How Social Media Is Expanding Access to Mental Health Research

Do You Believe in Altruism?

Teaching: Researchers are beginning to understand altruism in new ways. This student activity highlights the real-world implications.

Educational Psychology Improves Use of AI for Learning

Students will use AI. The challenge is teaching them to use it in ways that strengthen learning. Educational psychology offers a research-based roadmap for doing just that.

Member Spotlight: 2026 Spence Awardee Andrew Grotzinger on the Genetic Links Between Psychiatric Disorders

The University of Colorado Boulder professor writes about getting started during the “genomics revolution,” the future of psychiatric genetics research, and the importance of askin...

APSA Advocacy: Policy Updates, Calls to Action & Resources for Members

Policy Updates MAY 29, 2026 — The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule that would make drastic changes to the federal guidance impacting all for...