What does it take to falsify a theory? New post by Maria Robinson & Jamal Williams on #psynomPBR paper by Robinson, Williams, John Wixted & Brady.
“But when does lack of 'simplicity' in the protective belt of theoretical adjustments reach the point at which the theory must be abandoned?” - Lakatos, 1976 What does it take to falsify a…
PS is pleased to announce that the Abstract Book for the 2024 Annual Meeting is now available. Start planning your schedule in New York City! https://buff.ly/3zgGryi#psynom24
Visual impairments in Alzheimer’s are more common than you might think. A new test can help diagnose them. Read more in a post by @ankosov.bsky.social@jagreenwood.bsky.social, and colleagues
We’ll start this one off with a bit of a test. Have a look at the images below – can you guess what they are? You might find a judgment like this a bit difficult, and tasks like this reveal that…
Reminder: Join us on September 25 for the first talk of the 2024-2025 One World Seminar Series “Creative Ideas: Their Emergence and Evolution” presented by Liane Gabora from The University of British Columbia, Canada. Register for free today: buff.ly/4esaz8B
#digitalEvent honoring Lawrence Barsalou final day. Léo Dutriaux shares how Larry inspired him.
As a young French master's student who was not very comfortable with English, reading Larry's seminal 1999 paper was quite a challenge. It was neither the shortest nor the easiest paper to digest,…
Last call for nominations! PS is seeking an eminent scientist to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA. Fellows and Members, submit your nominations by tomorrow, September 13: https://buff.ly/3YoLOp0#psynom25
#digitalEvent honoring Lawrence Barsalou day 4. Christoph Scheepers writes about being colleagues with Larry.
Writing tributes isn’t my strongest suit, but when it comes to Larry, I’ll just tell it like it is (and no, this isn’t an endorsement of Donald Trump). I've spent most of my academic career immersed…
#digitalEvent honoring Lawrence Barsalou day 4. Christy Wilson-Mendenhall shares how Larry shaped her academic career.
During my postdoctoral years, I decided to attend a small, niche conference to delve deeper into a specific area of neuroscience. I didn’t know anyone, so I was grateful to meet another postdoc who…
#digitalEvent honoring Lawrence Barsalou day 3. Guy Dove shares the many ways Larry influenced him.
When you are as thoughtful, intellectually curious, and gracious as Larry Barsalou is, you can inspire others without even knowing it. While I have never been lucky enough to work with Larry closely…