Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology
The Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology publishes original research papers that advance understanding of the field of experimental psychology, broadly considered. This includes, but is not restricted to, cognition, perception, motor performance, attention, memory, learning, language, decision making, development, comparative psychology, and neuroscience.
The journal publishes
- papers reporting empirical results that advance knowledge in a particular research area;
- papers describing theoretical, methodological, or conceptual advances that are relevant to the interpretation of empirical evidence in the field;
- brief reports (less than 2,500 words for the main text) that describe new results or analyses with clear theoretical or methodological import.
Occasionally, the Journal publishes book reviews judged to be of broad interest to the experimental psychology research community.
Incoming (2014) Editorial Board
(handling all new submissions in 2013)
Incoming (2014) Editor/ Rédacteur en chef
Penny Pexman
University of Calgary
Incoming (2014) Associate Editors/ Rédacteur en chef adjoint
Isabelle Blanchette
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Randall Jamieson
University of Manitoba
Incoming Managing Editor / Directeur des services de redaction
Raymond Leveille
Canadian Psychological Association
Incoming (2014) Editorial Board / Comité de redaction
Cristina M. Atance
University of Ottawa
Ron Borowsky
University of Saskatchewan
Claudette Fortin
Université Laval
Jonathan Fugelsang
University of Waterloo
Christina L. Gagné
University of Alberta
Susan A. Graham
University of Calgary
Simon Grondin
Université Laval
Marc F. Joanisse
The University of Western Ontario
Jeffery A. Jones
Wilfrid Laurier University
Colin M. MacLeod
University of Waterloo
Michael E. J. Masson
University of Victoria
Michael Reynolds
Trent University
Frank A. Russo
Ryerson University
Jean Saint-Aubin
Université de Moncton
Murray Singer
University of Manitoba
Aimée Surprenant
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Debra Titone
McGill University
Daniel Voyer
University of New Brunswick
Incoming (2014) International Editorial Board/ Membres internationaux
Matthew J. C. Crump
Brooklyn College of CUNY
Barry Giesbrecht
University of California, Santa Barbara
Nicolas Poirel
Université Paris Descartes
Evan F. Risko
The University of Memphis
Jason Tangen
The University of Queensland
Frédéric Vallée-Tourangeau
Kingston University, London
Outgoing Editorial Board
(handling invited revisions only during 2013)
Outgoing Editor / Rédacteur en chef
Douglas Mewhort
Queen's University
Outgoing Associate Editor / Rédacteur en chef adjoint
Daniel Voyer
University of New Brunswick
Outgoing Managing Editor / Directeur des services de redaction
Raymond Leveille
Canadian Psychological Association
Outgoing Editorial Board / Comité de redaction
Martin Arguin
Université de Montréal
Derek Besner
University of Waterloo
Jamie Campbell
University of Saskatchewan
Peter Dixon
University of Alberta
Jim Enns
University of British Columbia
Peter Graf
University of British Columbia
Simon Grondin
Université Laval
Bill Hockley
Wilfrid Laurier University
Joanne LeFevre
Carleton University
Colin M. MacLeod
University of Waterloo
Michael Masson
University of Victoria
Jean Saint-Aubin
Université de Moncton
Murray Singer
University of Manitoba
Aimee M. Surprenant
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Valerie Thompson
University of Saskatchewan
Outgoing International Editorial Board / Membres internationaux
Patrick Cavanagh
Université Paris Descartes
Nelson Cowan
University of Missouri
Andrew Heathcote
University of Newcastle, Australia
Jeff Miller
University of Otago, New Zealand
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Prior to submission, please carefully read and follow the submission guidelines detailed below. Manuscripts that do not conform to the submission guidelines may be returned without review.
Submission
Submit manuscripts electronically through the Manuscript Submission Portal.
Doug Mewhort
Queens University
Department of Psychology
62 Arch Street
Humphrey Hall, Room 232
Kingston, ON K7L3N6
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Keep a copy of the manuscript as a guard against loss.
Masked Review Policy
All submissions undergo an anonymous review. If an author does not want a masked review, this should be indicated in the cover letter along with a brief explanation.
Instead of indicating authors' names and affiliations on the title page, authors should place this information in the cover letter, which is not seen by reviewers. All identifying information should be removed from the manuscript.
Authors should make every effort to see that the manuscript itself contains no clues to their identities.
Please ensure that the final version for production includes a byline and full author note for typesetting.
Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology considers all manuscripts on the strict condition that they have been submitted only to Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, that they have not been published already, and that they are not under consideration for publication or in press elsewhere.
Manuscript Language
Manuscripts may be submitted in French or in English.
Manuscript Preparation
Prepare manuscripts according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition). Manuscripts may be copyedited for bias-free language (see Chapter 3 of the Publication Manual).
Review APA's Checklist for Manuscript Submission before submitting your article.
Double-space all copy. Other formatting instructions, as well as instructions on preparing tables, figures, references, metrics, and abstracts, appear in the Manual.
Below are additional instructions regarding the preparation of display equations and tables.
Display Equations
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Tables
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Submitting Supplemental Materials
APA can now place supplementary materials online, available via the published article in the PsycARTICLES® database. Please see Supplementing Your Article With Online Material for more details.
Abstract and Keywords
All manuscripts must include an abstract containing a maximum of 250 words typed on a separate page. After the abstract, please supply up to five keywords or brief phrases.
References
List references in alphabetical order. Each listed reference should be cited in text, and each text citation should be listed in the References section.
Examples of basic reference formats:
Journal Article:
Herbst-Damm, K. L., & Kulik, J. A. (2005). Volunteer support, marital status, and the survival times of terminally ill patients. Health Psychology, 24, 225–229. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.24.2.225
Authored Book:
Mitchell, T. R., & Larson, J. R., Jr. (1987). People in organizations: An introduction to organizational behavior (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Chapter in an Edited Book:
Bjork, R. A. (1989). Retrieval inhibition as an adaptive mechanism in human memory. In H. L. Roediger III & F. I. M. Craik (Eds.), Varieties of memory & consciousness (pp. 309–330). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
Figures
Graphics files are welcome if supplied as Tiff, EPS, or PowerPoint files. The minimum line weight for line art is 0.5 point for optimal printing.
When possible, please place symbol legends below the figure instead of to the side.
Original color figures can be printed in color at the editor's and publisher's discretion provided the author agrees to pay
- $255 for one figure
- $425 for two figures
- $575 for three figures
- $675 for four figures
- $55 for each additional figure
Permissions
Authors of accepted papers must obtain and provide to the editor on final acceptance all necessary permissions to reproduce in print and electronic form any copyrighted work, including, for example, test materials (or portions thereof) and photographs of people.
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Publication Policies
APA policy prohibits an author from submitting the same manuscript for concurrent consideration by two or more publications.
See also APA Journals® Internet Posting Guidelines.
APA requires authors to reveal any possible conflict of interest in the conduct and reporting of research (e.g., financial interests in a test or procedure, funding by pharmaceutical companies for drug research).
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Authors of accepted manuscripts are required to transfer the copyright to APA.
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Ethical Principles
It is a violation of APA Ethical Principles to publish "as original data, data that have been previously published" (Standard 8.13).
In addition, APA Ethical Principles specify that "after research results are published, psychologists do not withhold the data on which their conclusions are based from other competent professionals who seek to verify the substantive claims through reanalysis and who intend to use such data only for that purpose, provided that the confidentiality of the participants can be protected and unless legal rights concerning proprietary data preclude their release" (Standard 8.14).
APA expects authors to adhere to these standards. Specifically, APA expects authors to have their data available throughout the editorial review process and for at least 5 years after the date of publication.
Authors are required to state in writing that they have complied with APA ethical standards in the treatment of their sample, human or animal, or to describe the details of treatment.
Download Certification of Compliance With APA Ethical Principles Form (PDF, 26KB)
The APA Ethics Office provides the full Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct electronically on their website in HTML, PDF, and Word format. You may also request a copy by emailing or calling the APA Ethics Office (202-336-5930). You may also read "Ethical Principles," December 1992, American Psychologist, Vol. 47, pp. 1597–1611.
Other Information
- 2011 Festschrift for Douglas J. K. Mewhort / Mélanges 2011 offerts à Douglas J. K. Mewhort
Special issue of the APA/CPA journal Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, Vol. 66, No. 2, June 2012. A collection of essays honoring Douglas Mewhort discuss memory; learning; cognitive performance; lexical organization; arithmetic; and perceptual illusions.
- Prospective Memory/mémoire prospective
Special issue of the APA/CPA journal Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, Vol. 65, No. 1, March 2011. Articles discuss issues in prospective memory, including social motivation; performance predictions; metacognition; task switching; task delays; self-report measures and more.

