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How we make sense of the world around us

Research illuminates the power and limits of our sensory processing systems
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Volunteering and other kind acts help the helper, too

People who volunteer are happier, less depressed, and less lonely than others

CE Corner

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Using brain stimulation to treat mental illness

Evidence for the benefits of neuromodulation to understand and treat neuropsychi­atric disorders continues to grow

News

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What psychologists need to know about new federal student loan rules

Changes to borrowing policies pose new challenges for students, institutions, and the field
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Revising the Model Licensing Act to secure the future of psychology

Proposed changes are designed to help psychology lead in a shifting mental health landscape
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The new prediction-driven gambling boom

Mobile betting apps enable rapid, continuous wagers with a few taps
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Speech or conduct? “Conversion therapy” bans

 Supreme Court ruling calls into question states’ authority to enforce evidence-based standards of care

Career

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How psychologists help patients heal from infidelity

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Tackling complex conditions with behavioral health

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Using animals in therapy

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Hot List

APA 2026 programming and more

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From the president

From commitment to action

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From the CEO

Psychology’s moment in the AI revolution

Research

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In brief

Friends may influence prejudice toward outgroups, and more scientific findings

Summaries of research from psychology and related fields
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Datapoint

Where will your psychology bachelor’s degree take you?

Data show the top 20 job skills psychology graduates highlight in their networking profiles
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By the numbers

Feelings about aging are tied to income and age group

Wealthy Americans and older adults have more positive views of aging

People

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Meet the candidates for APA’s 2028 president

Learn about each candidate’s experience and priorities
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Psychologists in the news

Recent awards, appointments, and honors
Joan Orpella

Joan Orpella studies speech and language

Neuroscientist investigates neural mechanisms of speech production, perception, and pathology

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Date created: July 2026

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