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Lab Profile 10 Arch Lab Faculty and students explain how human-factors research contributes to real world solutions in aviation, driving, robotics, and more. Small Articles Fuel 11 Big Debate Some psychological scientists say short articles may shortchange research, but the current and former Editors of Psychological Science disagree. 10 12 Award Address 12 Making Goals Count Gary Latham says less isn’t more when it comes to motivation in the workplace. (cont.) Observer Contents March 2012 14 41 43 Advancing New Frontiers with 14 Clinical Psychological Science The newest APS journal presents the best clinical science worldwide. Founding Editor Alan E. Kazdin talks about the scope and mission of Clinical Psychological Science. The Price of Perfectionism 35 Gordon Flett says nitpicking and fussing over details can be costly. 41 Champions of Psychological Science: David Funder 47 “Academia is a funny field because it is at once the easiest and most difficult place to make a living,” says the renowned social psychologist. Departments B.F. Skinner: Scientist, Celebrity, 43 Social Visionary Observer Forum 6 Psychological historian and Skinner scholar Alexandra Rutherford