Society's Grand Challenges
Insights from Psychological Science
The Science Directorate has put together two booklets: Prolonging Vitality and Global Climate Change. These booklets are part of an initiative being pursued by APA President Alan E. Kazdin, the goal of which is to identify and offer insights and solutions to a number of the grand challenges facing our society. Each booklet describes how psychological science is already contributing and will continue to play a large role in addressing each of these challenges. In addition to the two booklets below, a third entitled Disparities in Health Care is currently in production.
These booklets are free to use. Click on the links below to access pdf versions online. See below for contact information if you would like to order printed copies.
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Prolonging Vitality (PDF, 1.2MB)
Americans are living longer each year. People aged 85 and over are currently the fastest growing age group. Learn how psychologists are researching ways to improve the quality of life for this large portion of the population. |
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Global Climate Change (PDF, 1MB)
Human behavior is recognized as a main contributor to today's climate crisis, and yet, it is one of the least understood components of this complex problem. Learn how psychologists are studying ways to address global climate change. |
If you could make use of printed copies of the booklets, they can be requested from Kirk Waldroff at the APA Science Directorate.
Any questions about this project can be emailed to the Science Directorate.
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