Cognitive aging is often described in the context of loss or decline. Emerging research
suggests that the story is more complex, with older adults showing both losses and gains in …

The literature on affective determinants of physical activity (PA) is growing rapidly. The
present paper aims to provide greater clarity regarding the definition and distinctions among …

Humans have the capacity, but perhaps not always the willingness, for great intelligence.
From global warming to the spread of misinformation and beyond, our species is facing …

A bstract Behavioral science offers several ideas about what it takes to get people to
vaccinate. Colleagues and I previously reviewed the evidence for these propositions and put …

Since Freud, clinicians have understood that disturbing memories contribute to
psychopathology and that new emotional experiences contribute to therapeutic change. Yet …

Despite evident heightened adolescent risk-taking in real-life situations, not all experimental
studies demonstrate that adolescents take more risks than children and adults on risky …

The May 2012 Sackler Colloquium on “The Science of Science Communication” brought
together scientists with research to communicate and scientists whose research could …

Influential work on reasoning and decision-making has popularised the idea that sound
reasoning requires correction of fast, intuitive thought processes by slower and more …

During childhood and youth we build the foundations for financial well‐being later in life,
acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and personality traits that enable us to manage our …

All science has uncertainty. Unless that uncertainty is communicated effectively, decision
makers may put too much or too little faith in it. The information that needs to be …