@cjep.bsky.social paper on gender equity in cognitive science @nserc-resnet.bsky.social funding, highlighting progress in past 6 years.
Led by @mcgillscience.bsky.social psych trainee Michelle Yang; co-authored w/ @pennypexman.bsky.social. A @wicscanada.bsky.social effort.
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Na, E., & Dyson, B. J. (2026). Differential sensitivity to outcome valence reveals two classes of shift behaviour related to exploitation and exploration. Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale. Advance online publication.
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Join us for #PsychologyWeek by exploring our Editor Spotlight series, featuring APA Journals' incredible editors and their professional experiences, advice, and missions. Meet the editors: https://bit.ly/4mtA6DD
JARMAC's first issue of the year is now published, with a message from the new Editor-in-Chief Mel Takarangi // mailchi.mp/b49e040932e6...
Culture shapes whether pursuing happiness helps or harms wellbeing. Valuing happiness predicted lower wellbeing in the US; no clear association in Germany; higher wellbeing in Russia & East Asia. Socially engaged ways of seeking happiness may be key. @apajournals.bsky.social
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Happy #PsychologyWeek! This week, follow along with APA Journals as we celebrate the people, research, and real-world impact of psychology. Learn how psychology shapes everyday life and how you can participate: https://bit.ly/4tPrEkr
Your social connections can influence critical health outcomes. Research from @anthonyong.bsky.social & Frank Mann finds that cumulative social advantage is correlated with better health and lower mortality risk across demographic groups. Read the Editor’s Choice article: https://bit.ly/4bVVyxy
The Role of Psychological Science in Addressing Global Challenges
FREE webinar coming May 14th at 1:00 Eastern, hosted by the CPA's International Relations Committee.
A discussion about the world's most pressing challenges and how psychology is positioned to help deal with them.
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New research suggests reinforcement increases behavioral stability while maintaining variability, emphasizing the importance of a balance point—“the edge of chaos.” Read the article in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition: https://bit.ly/4tqQoPU #PsychSciSky
Overthinkers have a bad reputation, but could they make better partners? A recent Forbes article, supported by research in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Journal of Family Psychology, associates #overthinking with attentiveness and deeper processing: https://bit.ly/4tuQNkl
As DEIB initiatives are being cut, our new Journal of Diversity in Higher Education article shows the multiple levels of exclusion, discrimination, lack of support, etc felt by faculty of color & women faculty in a HWI & the importance of campus-wide DEIB psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
New article on “Interview Analysis with Cognitive Maps” in #Qualitative #Psychology:
The piece shows how cognitive mapping reveals the reasoning behind people’s words - turning interviews into structured stories of belief, inference, and decisions.
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The way we regulate emotions might influence pro-environmental behavior. An article published in Emotion suggests that although distraction can reduce negative emotion, worrying and positive reappraisal may promote #climate action: https://bit.ly/4mr6Opf @parkerpatti.bsky.social #EarthMonth
Can appearance influence #justice? New research suggests yes—a defendant’s facial structure can influence perceptions of criminality and remorse, shaping parole and recidivism beliefs. Learn more about how bias can undermine impartiality: https://bit.ly/4c25hBk @officialsarmac.bsky.social
From family dynamics to psychological distress, cultural stress shapes wellbeing in profound ways. This special issue of CDEMP, an APA journal, explores cultural stress theory and the key mechanisms underlying its impact: https://bit.ly/3PDEILj @drameca.bsky.social @apadivision45.bsky.social
#Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in 50+ years, provides a new perspective from the far side of the #moon. Seeing Earth from space can ignite the overview effect—a profound sense of awe and understanding. Explore the psychology of space travel: https://bit.ly/4tVvKIb @existwell.bsky.social
🚨 The March 2026 issue of Health Psychology out now!
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📘 Editor’s Choice (Free Access):
Reciprocal within-person relations between pandemic fatigue and protective behavior: A 20-wave longitudinal study during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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JEAP research scientists recently published a journal article which found that task-shifting CM for youth substance use to JPOs could increase treatment access in rural communities.
📃 Read the article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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#NIDA
I’m excited to share a new special issue of Psychology of Popular Media focused on ethnic/racial stereotypes.
Submit pre-registered reports! Study will be conducted after in-principle acceptance.
Deadline: 4.24.26
Call: www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
Looking forward to your proposals. Spread the word!
Interested in the #psychology of popular media? Give Dr. Tukachinksy Forster a follow — the incoming editor of PPM, an APA journal!
Meet the editor of Technology, Mind, and Behavior! Richard Landers’ research explores how technology, data science, and AI can support the hiring, training, and development of employees. Learn about his work, experiences, and advice for authors in a brief interview: https://bit.ly/4twLJfq
More experience does not equate to better behavior—a study in @jap-communications.bsky.social found that officers with prior law enforcement experience were more likely to be accused of excessive force, sexual harassment, and racism at their new position. APA press release: https://bit.ly/48ppPT1
Meet the Editorial Team
Welcome back to Dr. Andrea Avila, JD, PhD!
Dr. Avila previously served as one of our outstanding 2024 Editorial Fellows, and we’re delighted to have her return as an Associate Editor.
#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
In their article published in the Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Gilbert et al. found that youth with #FASD showed greater confabulation over time, with implications for interviewing and testimony. Read the Article Spotlight for a summary: https://bit.ly/4cjSoUl
Issue 62, Volume 4 is out at Developmental Psychology!
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Topics Include
-Parents and Emotion
-Processes Supporting Control
-Embodied Foundations of Numbers
-Impacts of COVID-19
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📢 CFP: Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
Special Section: Open Science in Multicultural Psychology
Empirical & conceptual work welcome across quant, qual, mixed & CBPR approaches, including supportive & critical perspectives
📅 LOI due May 15, 2026
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What helps communities stay strong through adversity? This Editor’s Choice article found that for Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand, family support is important for wellbeing, while #spirituality is associated with lower mental distress: https://bit.ly/4sELK0K @apadivision45.bsky.social
Ever wondered whether APA publishes a journal on a certain topic? Check out our journal finder to learn about our 85+ publications! www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
Why do graduates from different social class backgrounds experience disparities in job offers and starting salaries?
Research from Liu et al. (2025) shows that social class origins shape job seekers' wage goals and how those goals change during the job search process.
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The latest issue of TMB explores how human interactions with emerging technologies—including #AI, VR, and chatbots—can influence attitudes, attachment, and behavior. Explore the issue ft. Dr. Richard Lander's editorial! https://bit.ly/4sHsu2x
