Psychological Science in the Public Interest
SCOPUS (2000-2023)SSCI-ISI
2160-0031
1529-1006
Mỹ
Cơ quản chủ quản: SAGE Publications Inc. , SAGE Publications Ltd
Lĩnh vực:
Psychology (miscellaneous)
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Misinformation and Its Correction The widespread prevalence and persistence of misinformation in contemporary societies, such as the false belief that there is a link between childhood vaccinations and autism, is a matter of public concern. For example, the myths surrounding vaccinations, which prompted some parents to withhold immunization from their children, have led to a marked increase in vaccine-preventable disease,... ...
Tập 13 Số 3 - Trang 106-131 - 2012
Flawed Self-Assessment Research from numerous corners of psychological inquiry suggests that self-assessments of skill and character are often flawed in substantive and systematic ways. We review empirical findings on the imperfect nature of self-assessment and discuss implications for three real-world domains: health, education, and the workplace. In general, people's self-views hold only a t... ...
Tập 5 Số 3 - Trang 69-106 - 2004
The Impact of Mental Illness Stigma on Seeking and Participating in Mental Health CareTreatments have been developed and tested to successfully reduce the symptoms and disabilities of many mental illnesses. Unfortunately, people distressed by these illnesses often do not seek out services or choose to fully engage in them. One factor that impedes care seeking and undermines the service system is mental illness stigma. In this article, we review the complex elements of stigm... ...
Tập 15 Số 2 - Trang 37-70 - 2014
The Science of Sex Differences in Science and Mathematics Amid ongoing public speculation about the reasons for sex differences in careers in science and mathematics, we present a consensus statement that is based on the best available scientific evidence. Sex differences in science and math achievement and ability are smaller for the mid-range of the abilities distribution than they are for those with the highest levels of achievement and abili... ...
Tập 8 Số 1 - Trang 1-51 - 2007
Education and Cognitive Functioning Across the Life Span Cognitive abilities are important predictors of educational and occupational performance, socioeconomic attainment, health, and longevity. Declines in cognitive abilities are linked to impairments in older adults’ everyday functions, but people differ from one another in their rates of cognitive decline over the course of adulthood and old age. Hence, identifying factors that protect agai... ...
Tập 21 Số 1 - Trang 6-41 - 2020
Does Early Psychological Intervention Promote Recovery From Posttraumatic Stress? In the wake of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, more than 9,000 counselors went to New York City to offer aid to rescue workers, families, and direct victims of the violence of September 11, 2001. These mental health professionals assumed that many New Yorkers were at high risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and they hoped that their interventions wou... ...
Tập 4 Số 2 - Trang 45-79 - 2003