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Psychological Science in the Public Interest

Psychological Science in the Public Interest

An official journal of the Association for Psychological Science
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Psychology

eISSN: 21600031 | ISSN: 15291006 | Current volume: 24 | Current issue: 2 Frequency: 3 Times/Year

Psychological Science in the Public Interest (PSPI) is a unique journal featuring comprehensive and compelling reviews of issues that are of direct relevance to the general public. These reviews are written by blue ribbon teams of specialists representing a range of viewpoints, and are intended to assess the current state-of-the-science with regard to the topic. Among other things, PSPI reports have challenged the validity of the Rorschach and other projective tests; have explored how to keep the aging brain sharp; and have documented problems with the current state of clinical psychology. PSPI reports are regularly featured in Scientific American Mind and are typically covered in a variety of other major media outlets.

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The Association for Psychological Science (APS) is the leading international organization dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders. APS members provide a richer understanding of the world through their research, teaching, and application of psychological science. APS is passionate about supporting psychological scientists in these pursuits, which it does by sharing cutting-edge research across all areas of the field through its journals and conventions; promoting the integration of scientific perspectives within psychological science and with related disciplines; fostering global connections among its members; engaging the public with research to promote broader understanding and awareness of psychological science; and advocating for increased support for psychological science in the public policy arena. More than 30,000 leading psychological researchers, as well as students and teachers, have made APS their scientific home. www.psychologicalscience.org

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Please see the Aims & Scope of the journal from the APS Publications Committee.

Editor
Nora Newcombe Department of Psychology, Temple University, USA
Managing Editor
Rodney Atkins Association for Psychological Science
Peer Review Specialist
Ami Getu Association for Psychological Science
Peer Review Manager
Becca G. White Association for Psychological Science
Advisory Board
Daniel Ansari Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Martha Farah Department of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Nathan Fox Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, University of Maryland, USA
Rocio Garcia-Retamero Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Granada, Granada
Michele Gelfand University of Maryland, USA
Harlene Hayne Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Curtin University, Australia
Stephen Hinshaw Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Philip Kendall Department of Psychology, Temple University, USA
Elizabeth F. Loftus Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, USA
Alejandro Maiche School of Psychology, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay
Henry L. Roediger, III Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Tali Sharot Department of Experimental Psychology, University College London, UK
Daniel Willingham Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, USA
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  • Selection of Topics:
    All articles are commissioned by the editors, and PSPI does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. An article is commissioned by the editors only after careful vetting of both the topic and the authors. Topics chosen for commissioning are nominated from many sources, including editorial board members, APS Board of Directors, and members of APS. All members of APS are invited to nominate topics (and names of potential authors). Send nominations to the editor at newcombe@temple.edu.

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