http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org provides the latest news from Association for Psychological Science Having to explain how a political policy works leads people to express less extreme attitudes toward the policy, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. http://phys.org/news286458894.html Other Sciences Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:55:00 EST news286458894 Women may be less likely to pursue careers in science and math because they have more career choices, not because they have less ability, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. http://phys.org/news282921964.html Other Sciences Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:26:12 EST news282921964 Conservatives and liberals don't just differ when it comes to politics, they may also make different purchases at the grocery store, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. http://phys.org/news279899769.html Other Sciences Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:10:01 EST news279899769 New research suggests that dual-identity immigrants—first-generation immigrants and their descendants who identify with both their cultural minority group and the society they now live in—may be more prone to political radicalism if they perceive their two cultural identities to be incompatible. http://phys.org/news278760227.html Other Sciences Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:23:54 EST news278760227 New research suggests that commonly observed differences in how groups perceive racism may be explained by ignorance about—and even denial of—the extent of racism over the course of history. http://phys.org/news277477445.html Other Sciences Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:04:18 EST news277477445 Students everywhere, put down those highlighters and pick up some flashcards! Some of the most popular study strategies—such as highlighting and even rereading—don't show much promise for improving student learning, according to a new report published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. http://phys.org/news277039142.html Other Sciences Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:19:10 EST news277039142 Income inequality has become a major topic of discussion over the last year and yet consensus on what (if anything) should be done about it seems elusive. New research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that a simple manipulation of language might be able to influence support for policies aimed at addressing income inequality. http://phys.org/news271089850.html Other Sciences Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:44:15 EST news271089850 We've all heard of the "glass ceiling" but the recent economic crisis has illuminated another workplace phenomenon: the "glass cliff." Women seem to be overrepresented in precarious leadership positions at organizations going through crisis. Evidence is growing that more feminine leadership traits, such as being understanding and tactful, are believed to be desirable under such circumstances, causing people to make a "think crisis – think female" association. http://phys.org/news270216751.html Other Sciences Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:12:58 EST news270216751 Every year, nervous high school juniors and seniors, clutching #2 pencils and armed with hours of test preparation, sit down and take the SAT. At their most basic, these tests focus on verbal, math, and writing ability, and performance on these tests has been linked to subsequent academic performance. As a result, college admissions teams use SAT scores along with other information, such as high school grades, in choosing their incoming freshman classes. http://phys.org/news266765465.html Other Sciences Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:31:33 EST news266765465 As November draws near, many Americans are thinking about which political candidates will be receiving their support. For die-hard Democrats and Republicans, the decision may be a no-brainer. As the country grows increasingly divided between liberals and conservatives, however, many voters have rejected traditional partisan identities, choosing to call themselves Independents. http://phys.org/news264348314.html Other Sciences Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:05:39 EST news264348314 Increasing the number of students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math – otherwise known as the STEM disciplines – is considered to be vital to national competitiveness in the global economy and to the development of a strong 21st century workforce. But the pipeline leading toward STEM careers begins leaking in high school, when students choose not to take advanced courses in science and math. http://phys.org/news261229696.html Other Sciences Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:48:24 EST news261229696 (Phys.org) -- When evaluating job applicants, employers want to be sure that they choose the right person for the job. Many employers, from consulting firms to federal agencies, will ask prospective employees to complete extensive tests and questionnaires to get a better sense of what those employees might be like in an office setting. But new research published in the July 2012 issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that a different factor – employee interests – may be a better way to predict who will perform well on the job. http://phys.org/news260606090.html Other Sciences Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:44:15 EST news260606090 Against the backdrop of a worldwide recession, wealth inequality has become a prominent theme in discussions about politics and the economy. In some ways, Americans seem to advocate a more equal distribution of wealth. In surveys and public opinion polls, for example, the majority of Americans supports having a strong middle class. But, when it comes to specific policies, they often vote against measures that would narrow the gap between those with the highest and lowest incomes. http://phys.org/news259844405.html Other Sciences Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:19 EST news259844405 Each year in the United States about $135 billion is spent in training employees — but those billions do not always improve the workplace because the skills often do not transfer to the actual job. http://phys.org/news258804029.html Other Sciences Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:01:05 EST news258804029 Money doesn't buy happiness. Neither does materialism: Research shows that people who place a high value on wealth, status, and stuff are more depressed and anxious and less sociable than those who do not. Now new research shows that materialism is not just a personal problem. It's also environmental. http://phys.org/news253212563.html Other Sciences Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:49:31 EST news253212563