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Psychological researchers design emotion-recognition technologies for a wide range of possible use
The toll of job loss
The mental health consequences of the economic upheaval created by the COVID-19 crisis are likely to be significant
What works to reduce police brutality
Psychologists’ research is pinpointing the factors that lead to overly aggressive, biased policing—and intervention that can prevent it
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Treating bipolar disorder in children and teens
New research helps practitioners better understand the symptoms of pediatric bipolar disorder
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Prospective teachers incorrectly labeled Black students as angry more often than they did white students
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Discrimination during COVID-19
Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences
How COVID-19 is changing psychology education
The pandemic and resulting economic downturn are affecting psychology education at every level
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Exploring the cause and effects of subtle discrimination
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