Psychol Sci

Academic journal

Psychological Science  

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Discipline	Psychology
Peer-reviewed
Language	English
Edited by	Patricia Bauer
Former name(s)
History	1990–present
Publisher	SAGE Publications (United States)
Frequency	Monthly
Open access

Psychological Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes empirical research spanning the entire spectrum of the psychological sciences. It is the flagship journal of the Association for Psychological Science (APS) and is considered one of the leading journals in the field of psychology.

History

The journal was established in 1990 and has since become a prominent publication in the field of psychology. It was created to provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in psychology and to promote the integration of different subfields within the discipline.

Scope and Content

Psychological Science publishes articles that cover a wide range of topics within psychology, including but not limited to:

• Cognitive psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Social psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Neuroscience
• Behavioral psychology

The journal emphasizes research that is innovative, rigorous, and has broad implications for the field of psychology. It publishes a variety of article types, including research reports, short reports, and research reviews.

Editorial Process

The editorial process at Psychological Science is highly selective, with a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and impact of the published research. The current editor-in-chief is Patricia Bauer, who oversees the journal's editorial board and the review process.

Impact and Influence

Psychological Science has a significant impact on the field of psychology, as evidenced by its high impact factor. The journal is widely read by researchers, practitioners, and students in psychology and related fields. It is known for publishing influential studies that often receive attention from the media and the public.

Access and Availability

The journal is published monthly by SAGE Publications and is available both in print and online. Subscribers and members of the Association for Psychological Science have access to the journal's content, and many articles are also available through academic libraries and institutions.

Also see

• Association for Psychological Science
• Cognitive psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Social psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Neuroscience

External links

• Official website