Responding to the Association for Psychological Science Strategic Plan, 2022–2027Patricia J. Bauer Editor-in-Chief Patricia Bauer announces several changes intended to ensure that research published in the journal represents a greater breadth of human culture, thought, experience, and behavior. The changes align with two of the three strategic goals in APS’s new 5-year strategic plan: to… Read More »
Staying Connected With People Sharpens Learning and Memory Skills
One thing we have learned during the COVID pandemic is that social isolation can influence cognitive functions, as previous studies suggested. This motivated researchers to further investigate the effects of social isolation in the brain, specifically in astrocytes. Social Isolation Triggers Astrocyte-Mediated Deficits in Learning and Memory Astrocytes play diverse roles in the brain such… Read More »
What Causes Déjà Vu?
It’s an eerie feeling: You walk into a place you know you’ve never been before but are overwhelmed by a sense of familiarity—a memory you can’t quite reach. Has this all happened before? Most people experience this sensation, known as déjà vu, at some point in their lives. It’s a hard feeling to study, though,… Read More »