Personality is relatively stable over long timescales but malleable to some degree. In this Review, Jackson and Wright examine the mechanisms responsible for intentional and naturally occurring change as well as mechanisms that promote stability, thereby limiting potential change.

Sounds are generated by interactions between objects in the world. In this Review, Winkler & Denham describe how representations of sources and actions enable humans to segment complex auditory experience into meaningful units.

A sense of belonging can provide LGBTQ+ people with the opportunity to thrive and promote psychological well-being. In this Review, Matsick et al. summarize factors that influence belonging based on sexual orientation and gender.

In this Review, Ayzenberg and Behrmann examine the maturation of object recognition from infancy through childhood.

This month we launch a new collection of pieces that highlight ways to improve doctoral education and support graduate student trainees to their fullest potential.