The Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) is the official American Psychological Association (APA) affiliate for the Southwestern region of the United States, dedicated to promoting and strengthening psychology's scientific, professional, and educational facets.
Founded in 1954, SWPA serves the psychological community by providing access to scientific advances and professional development within a collegial atmosphere. It hosts an annual convention featuring paper and poster sessions, workshops, symposia, and invited talks, welcoming both professionals and students as active participants.
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University leverages scientific insights to improve outcomes for young children facing adversity. They focus on early childhood development and highlight key concepts like brain architecture and toxic stress.
Lab in the Wild is an online platform that offers a variety of psychological and cognitive tests designed to assess various aspects of human behavior and perception. These tests cover a wide range of topics, including social intelligence, privacy expectations, problem-solving skills, reasoning styles, cultural influences, and more. The platform aims to provide insights into individual differences and compare users' results with global averages.
The Autism Research Centre (ARC) at the University of Cambridge's Department of Psychiatry is dedicated to advancing understanding, supporting individuals, and fostering research on autism spectrum disorders.