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 […]
As consumers in the world, we are surrounded by ploys and tactics that nudge us into certain behaviors. This is especially true during the holiday shopping season. If I had a nickel for every advertisement I saw that tried to get me to buy today’s hot new deal… well, I’d probably spend all my nickels. […]
Is it likely to rain today? Do you think the Ravens will win their next game? Is now a good time to buy stock in that one tech company? We make predictions like the ones above all the time. We do this using probability estimates. What is the probability of this event happening based on […]
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 […]
AI is everywhere nowadays. Its potential to support our work is exciting, and its results can range from impressive to hilarious, depending on the context. Here is a little challenge for you. Check out the video of this gymnast and then this other one. Can you tell apart which of these gymnasts is a real […]
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 […]
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 […]
When was the last time you read or wrote something in cursive? If you’re like me, you might find that cursive can sometimes be challenging to read, especially if you haven’t seen any examples in a long time (I’m a bit embarrassed that I recently had to stop and think for a moment before I […]
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 […]
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 […]