Actualidades en Psicología spreads ideas that are relevant to contemporary psychological sciences, in agreement with the scientific procedures of the discipline. It welcomes original contributions from Costa Rican and Latin American researchers. Its aim is to stimulate scientific research, rigurous discussion of ideas relevant to psychological sciences, and to make professional and academic information widely available. Actualidades en Psicología publishes research papers, notes on theorical or methodological issues, book reviews and critical comment on news and current events.