Psychological Science Agenda

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Why do men die earlier?
Genetic and cultural differences combine to cut men’s average life expectancies, but new research by psychologists is revealing ways to help men take better care of themselves and extend their lives.

Memory keepers
Researchers seek ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before it ravages the brain.

Alone in the crowd
Sherry Turkle says social networking is eroding our ability to live comfortably offline.

Mixing it up
Can adding case studies to randomized trial data help bridge the research/practice gap?

Beat the cheat
Psychologists are providing insight into why students cheat and what faculty, schools and even students can do about it.

Science Directions: Psychology indicators
APA’s Steve Breckler on educational and career trends in psychological science.

In Brief
A sample of recently published findings.

Quick reads

• Prayer takes the edge off, a new study suggests
• ‘Us vs. them’ mentality may hamper nuclear communications
• Implicit bias could derail business deals
• Bipolar disorder is more prevalent in United States than in other countries
• Psychologist identifies what may trigger claustrophobia