Interview with new science communications intern Anthony Cruz

We’re excited to welcome Anthony Cruz (pictured below) as the Psychonomic Society’s newest Science Communication intern! Over the next six months, Anthony will collaborate with our Digital Content team, writing insightful posts on research conducted by our members and published in the Society’s journals. We’re thrilled to have Anthony on board and look forward to […]

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“Dancing Through Life” is exhilarating especially if beta waves show the way

What makes you happy? For me: The sun, the ocean, cute animals, musicals, and all things Wicked. But, how do you know you are happy? Glinda asks this of Elphaba at the beginning of “Defying Gravity” in the 2024 movie soundtrack by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Listening to this song produces goosebumps, smiles, and […]

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Color me impressed! Psychology research links colors and emotions for over a century

Color fills our world. Color makes our visual landscape exciting, vibrant, and full of character. Color also has meaning that extends far beyond color. Different cultures have associated meanings to different colors. Green, yellow, and red may be linked to traffic signals. Brown, orange, and yellow may indicate a seasonal change in nature. Universities are […]

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Happy 2025, Psychonomes!

The Psychonomic Society Digital Content Team wishes everyone a wonderful start to the new year! As we enter 2025, we’re excited to continue sharing insights and amplifying the excellent research conducted in the field of cognitive psychology. Our team currently has seven members, including me as the Digital Content Editor. The talented Digital Associate Editors […]

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Optimism and resilience for the Psychonomic future

Viktor Frankl coined the term “tragic optimism” to describe the human ability to move forward with a positive attitude even when encountering hardship or challenges. Tragic optimism underpins personal resilience; for example, it has been identified as a predictor of well-being and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe that the Psychonomic Society can look towards […]

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It’s a wrap! 2024 65th Annual Meeting ends on a high note in the Big Apple  

The 65th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society in New York City concluded just in time for our American members to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. Packed with thought-provoking presentations, networking, and the latest cognitive research, this year’s meeting was a resounding success. The meeting started with Nelson Cowan’s keynote address delivered to a packed […]

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