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Commissioning Editor at Cambridge University Press. Interested in developmental psychology, social psychology, personality, evolutionary psychology, cultural psychology, and history of psychology. Views my own.

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A banner with a photo of Emily and the Cambridge University Press logo, reading Schedule a one on one with me. Find me at Booth 14

A banner with a photo of Emily and the Cambridge University Press logo, reading Schedule a one on one with me. Find me at Booth 14

Are you at @SPSP2026? I’m happy to talk all things book-related. Email me via Emily.watton@cambridge.org to schedule a time.

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Stephen Acerra | Cambridge University Press Stephen Acerra Editor Profile

Stephen is a lovely editor www.cambridge.org/authorhub/ed...

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The Psychology of Mysticism Cambridge Core - Applied Psychology - The Psychology of Mysticism

"Mysticism refers to extraordinary experiences that transcend perceived reality and transform the individual." Wish to know more? It's free to read for the next two weeks.

Congratulations, Zhuo Job Chen!

#OpenAccess #PsychologyOfReligion

www.cambridge.org/core/element...

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The 10 Best Evolutionary Psychology Books (& 3 To Avoid) | TPM This is a list of the best psychology books ever written. If you want to understand evolutionary psychology and people, this is your reading list

Evolutionary Psychology by Lance Workman and Will Reader got the top spot on this Best Evo Psych Best Book List! πŸŽ‰ thepowermoves.com/best-evoluti...

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Strikingly Similar: Plagiarism and Appropriation from Chaucer to Chatbots

β€˜Engaging and a thought-provoking’ - thank you for the starred book review from Library Journal! ⭐️

Congrats, Roger Kreuz!

www.libraryjournal.com/review/strik...

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Explore emerging dyadic exchanges and how these vary across time and context

This Element is free to read until 3rd December 2025 #OpenAccess

Congrats Teresa Wilcox, Jacqueline Stotler Hammack, Lindsey Riera-Gomez, Mini Sharma and Hila Gvirts!

lnkd.in/ezmcWXzc

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Congratulations, Alexandra S. Wormley and Adam B. Cohen from ASU!

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Religion and Food Cambridge Core - Applied Psychology - Religion and Food

Are you interested in the role of food in religious life?

This Element is free to read until 2nd December 2025

#Food #PsychologyOfReligion #ReligiousStudies #OpenAccess

www.cambridge.org/core/element...

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Positions available - Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Fully funded #PhDposition in Comparative Cultural Psychology @mpi-eva-leipzig.bsky.social.
We will use touchscreen experiments & eyetracking to study mental simulations in nonhuman apes & human children across different cultures.

All info here: www.eva.mpg.de/career/posit...
Please share / apply!πŸ™

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This new Element on Stress in Childhood is #OpenAccess for the next 2 weeks lnkd.in/ew_zh-XH

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No worries, as it is a subscription model so I figured I’d need to ask publicity for it in any case.

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I think my login clashed with it, does this work? lnkd.in/e3pgCmYu I’ve also asked Publicity to send me a pdf, so I’ll send it to you when I have it.

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Strikingly Similar: Plagiarism and Appropriation from Chaucer to Chatbots Buy Strikingly Similar: Plagiarism and Appropriation from Chaucer to Chatbots by Kreuz, Roger (ISBN: 9781009618328) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

People can pre-order here: www.amazon.co.uk/Strikingly-S...

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Login The Bookseller is the incisive and independent source of news and analysis for the book trade and publishing industry. Get breaking news, in-depth features, author interviews and book charts. The Book...

Strikingly Similar (the psychology and social history of plagiarism) was previewed The Bookseller ! www.thebookseller.com/previews/str... Congrats @rogerkreuz.bsky.social ! @thebookseller.bsky.social

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@merveozturkey.bsky.social & I are organizing an event with the @bps-social-psych.bsky.social
Rising Together: How Collective Action Emerges in the Face of an Emergency
Our wonderful speakers:
Dr. Nihan Albayrak-Aydemir
Dr. Rim Saab
Prof. @lucygobag.bsky.social
Prof. @profjohndrury.bsky.social

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How to apply

If you are interested in doing a postdoc in psychology at UC Davis with me (or any other UC professor), feel free to consider applying to the UC Presidential Postdoc position!

ppfp.ucop.edu/info/how-to-...

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Working on political psychology research with a focus on East Asia? A new special issue of our journal will center East Asia to broaden the field’s geographic & cultural assumptions. Find the call in the Special Issues section of the link below & consider submitting your work! linktr.ee/POPSjournal

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Thank you for sharing! The comments alone were a fascinating read

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Here's a #GiftLink for those who want to read the full NYT obit of historian of science & gender, Margaret Rossiter. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/s... #histSTM πŸ§ͺπŸ—ƒοΈ

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Denmark eliminates 25% book tax to combat declining reading skills Denmark is eliminating its 25% book tax after finding reading skills in steep decline. Culture Minister Engel-Schmidt: "The gift of reading is something we should give to younger generations."

Denmark eliminates 25% book tax to combat declining reading
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My badge with 2 ribbons, saying She her and celebrating diversity, in front of the Cambridge Banner.

My badge with 2 ribbons, saying She her and celebrating diversity, in front of the Cambridge Banner.

Me at the Cambridge University Press booth, there are books and posters on the table.

Me at the Cambridge University Press booth, there are books and posters on the table.

I am at #SRCDw2025 in Minneapolis! Swing by the booth and say hi - I am at Booth 301 (near the Ribbon Wall).
I have a free book giveaway and discounts going on.

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This Element adopts a naturalistic, cognitive perspective to understand divination.

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Divination Cambridge Core - Applied Psychology - Divination

This Element is #OpenAccess for the next two weeks to celebrate its publication. You can read Divination by Kevin (Ze) Hong here: www.cambridge.org/core/element... This is part of the Elements in Psychology of Religion.

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Very proud to have published Sander’s academic book on misinformation! Please see below for a video of him speaking at the House of Lords πŸ‘‡

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A person, shown in silhouette as they stand in front of a sunset over a city skyline, raises their hands in triumph.

A person, shown in silhouette as they stand in front of a sunset over a city skyline, raises their hands in triumph.

Effort can help or harm your status depending on context. Research shows trying hard to be wealthy impresses, but trying hard to be cool backfires. What matters? If your effort benefits others.

Follow us for more #EverydayPsych insights!

πŸ“–: ow.ly/IZVu50Vlx6U

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Emotion Regulation and Parenting | Social psychology

This is a big deal for me! Emotional Regulation and Parenting is now #OpenAccess courtesy of our #FlipItOpen program.

Such an innovative OA pilot.

Congrats to by Isabelle Roskam, James J. Gross & MoΓ―ra Mikolajczak!

You can now read this book for FREE here: www.cambridge.org/gb/universit...

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About the position
β€’	3-year Ph.D. position (60%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme)
β€’	Can be extended by another 17 months
β€’	Workplace is Zurich

What will be your main tasks? 
β€’	Conduct a Ph.D. thesis in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects
β€’	Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach 
β€’	Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA and MA levels
β€’	Take part in doctoral training programmes offered by UZH and IKMZ
β€’	Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required

What should you bring to the team? 
β€’	Master’s degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline 
β€’	Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory
β€’	Expertise in quantitative research methods
β€’	Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics
β€’	Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory

What do we offer you? 
β€’	Great background and support for high quality research
β€’	Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division
β€’	Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere
β€’	Excellent track record of the department in academic career development

How to apply
Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post):
β€’	Letter of motivation (including ideas for your Ph.D. project; max. 2 pages)
β€’	Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and presentations, if applicable)
β€’	MA thesis or equivalent, research publications if already applicable
β€’	Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts

Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025
Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then
The position starts in April or by agreement

About the position β€’ 3-year Ph.D. position (60%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme) β€’ Can be extended by another 17 months β€’ Workplace is Zurich What will be your main tasks? β€’ Conduct a Ph.D. thesis in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects β€’ Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach β€’ Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA and MA levels β€’ Take part in doctoral training programmes offered by UZH and IKMZ β€’ Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required What should you bring to the team? β€’ Master’s degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline β€’ Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory β€’ Expertise in quantitative research methods β€’ Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics β€’ Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory What do we offer you? β€’ Great background and support for high quality research β€’ Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division β€’ Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere β€’ Excellent track record of the department in academic career development How to apply Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post): β€’ Letter of motivation (including ideas for your Ph.D. project; max. 2 pages) β€’ Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and presentations, if applicable) β€’ MA thesis or equivalent, research publications if already applicable β€’ Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025 Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then The position starts in April or by agreement

About the position
β€’	3-year postdoctoral position (80%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme)
β€’	One position can be extended up to 3 years, the other up to 6 years
β€’	Workplace is Zurich

What will be your main tasks? 
β€’	Conduct research in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects
β€’	Lead your own projects and collaborate in team projects
β€’	Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach 
β€’	Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels
β€’	Take part in supporting and training predocs at the division
β€’	Engage in third party funding activities
β€’	Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required

What should you bring to the team? 
β€’	Doctoral degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline 
β€’	Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory
β€’	Expertise in quantitative research methods
β€’	Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics
β€’	Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory

What do we offer you? 
β€’	Great background and support for high quality research
β€’	Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division
β€’	Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere

Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post):
β€’	Letter of motivation (including ideas for future research projects; max. 2 pages)
β€’	Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and conference presentations)
β€’	Full-texts of up to three sample publications & PhD dissertation
β€’	Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts

Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025
Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then
The position starts in April or by agreement

About the position β€’ 3-year postdoctoral position (80%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme) β€’ One position can be extended up to 3 years, the other up to 6 years β€’ Workplace is Zurich What will be your main tasks? β€’ Conduct research in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects β€’ Lead your own projects and collaborate in team projects β€’ Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach β€’ Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels β€’ Take part in supporting and training predocs at the division β€’ Engage in third party funding activities β€’ Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required What should you bring to the team? β€’ Doctoral degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline β€’ Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory β€’ Expertise in quantitative research methods β€’ Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics β€’ Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory What do we offer you? β€’ Great background and support for high quality research β€’ Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division β€’ Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post): β€’ Letter of motivation (including ideas for future research projects; max. 2 pages) β€’ Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and conference presentations) β€’ Full-texts of up to three sample publications & PhD dissertation β€’ Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025 Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then The position starts in April or by agreement

I'm hiring! I'm looking for 1️⃣ pre-doc and 2️⃣ post-docs.

If you're fascinated by media effects, quantitative methods, and open science, please consider applying πŸ™‚

International applications welcome!

Application Pre-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...

Application Post-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...

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Announcing Recipients of SPSP’s Diversity, Mentoring, and Service Awards | SPSP SPSP is excited to announce the winners of our Diversity, Mentoring, and Service Awards for 2024! Please join us in celebrating their continued contributions to our field.

Congratulations to Cambridge textbook author, Theresa DiDonato, for winning the #SPSP25 Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring Award! Having worked with her on The Science of Romantic Relationships, it made total sense for her win. @loyolachicago.bsky.social #PsychAwards spsp.org/news/spsp-ne....

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W3-Professur β€œUmwelt- und Sozialpsychologie” Die UniversitΓ€t Kassel ist eine dynamische UniversitΓ€t mit rund 22.000 Studierenden. Sie hat ein außergewΓΆhnlich breites Profil mit den Kompetenzfeldern Natur, Technik, Kultur und Gesellschaft. Im Fac...

W3-Professur β€œUmwelt- und Sozialpsychologie” in Kassel!
www.psychjob.eu/de/job/w3-pr...

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Handbook of Research Methods in Social and Personality Psychology | Social psychology

Now in its third edition here’s the fabulous volume i mentioned www.cambridge.org/us/universit...

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