Today's Psych News

Mom Psych Tip:  When following psychology news, it's important to look for credible sources like scientific journals, research university press releases and established organizations like the Association for Psychological Science, American Psychological Association or the International Association of Applied Psychology, to name only a few.

News and press headlines can be misleading, and and even credible news sources can unintentionally misrepresent the limitations of the studies they're reporting. Look for links to the actual study, focus on the key findings and the methodology used, and understand the limitations of research findings. No study offers the complete answer on a topic, so explore widely to fill in gaps.