Psychological Science Agenda

A publication of the Science Directorate

January 2010 | Vol. 24, No. 1

Rational Behavior in Rats

Science Leadership Meeting Sends Psychologists to Capitol Hill
As part of APA’s 5th Annual Science Leadership Conference, more than 100 psychological scientists reached out to nearly 160 members of Congress from 31 states.
By Pat Kobor
Voices from the 2009 Science Leadership Conference
Scientists set off in small groups to visit the offices of their home state Senators and Representatives to make the case for federal support for psychological research and to enhance understanding of the role of psychology in improving health.

Hiding Behind a Veil of Science
It is reprehensible for attacks to be directed at researchers who use nonhuman animals in their efforts to advance knowledge. That is why APA lobbied hard for passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) of 2006.
By Steven Breckler
They Saw a Study: Clinicians Do Rely on the Science
Judgmental biases apply to everyone, scientists included.
By Steven Breckler

Undergraduate Students – Apply Now to Our Summer Research Program
The APA Science Directorate is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2010 Summer Science Fellowships (SSF) is now open.