Sharon is a clinical neuropsychologist, NHMRC Dementia Leadership Fellow and holds the Leonard P Ullman Chair in Psychology at the University of Sydney. During Sharon’s 13 years of postdoctoral research, her contribution to science has predominantly been in the areas of mental...

Last reviewed Mar 2021

Thesis title - Executing deferred tasks in dynamic multitasking environments Michael examined the cognitive mechanisms underlying how individuals use prospective memory when working in complex dynamic work environments, such as air traffic control. His research applied cogn...

Last reviewed Mar 2021

The forthcoming International Congress of Psychology (ICP 2012), to be held in Cape Town from 22–27 July next year, will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine participation in an excellent scientific program with a variety of interesting experiences in one of the most...

Published Aug 2017

In Australia, the role of a clinical neuropsychologist within dementia-related services mainly focuses on issues of diagnosis, carer support and decision-making capacity. This partly reflects financial and time constraints in the employment and use of neuropsychology services,...

Published Jun 2017

An election for two General Director positions on the APS Board of Directors was held by postal ballot and electronic voting, and the result was declared at the AGM in Sydney on 16 October 2010. The two successful candidates are Mr Tim Hannan FAPS and Professor Trang Thomas...

Published Jun 2020

MORBIDITY FOR UNTREATED CLIENTS WITH YBD Suicide attempts Self-harm Substance use Cessation of education and/or employment Negative self esteem Family breakdown Poor peer relations Financial difficulties ...

Published Jun 2017

If we were to ask people to define creativity, it’s likely that many of the ideas offered would reflect the range of common myths associated with the creativity construct. Many would associate creativity with the visual and performing arts, reflecting domain-specific creative ...

Published Jun 2017

A hormone called irisin may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer’s. Researchers from the USA, Canada and Brazil examined a possible connection between levels of the hormone irisin and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by examining irisin levels in tissue samples of patients ...

Last reviewed May 2019

Does your brain need a breather? A dopamine detox – a timeout from instant gratification – is said to boost mental clarity and productivity. But does it work? In a world where we are constantly bombarded by an endless stream of stimuli, it can be easy to get hooked on the i...

Published Jun 2023

The APS Prize is awarded to each student who gains first place at the end of an accredited fourth-year program in psychology through an Australian higher education provider. The APS is thrilled to announce our 2023 APS Prize winners below. Full Name Higher e...

Last reviewed May 2024