Annual Review of Psychology

The *Annual Review of Psychology* (ANNU REV PSYCHOL, ISSN 0066-4308) is a premier, peer-reviewed journal that publishes authoritative, synthetic review articles covering the breadth of psychological science. Its scope encompasses major theoretical and empirical developments across cognitive, developmental, social, clinical, biological, and organizational psychology, as well as emerging interdisciplinary areas such as behavioral neuroscience, cultural psychology, and quantitative methods. Unlike journals that publish original empirical research, the *Annual Review* exclusively features critical, comprehensive reviews that integrate decades of scholarship, identify key trends, and outline future directions for the field. Each article is written by leading international experts and is designed to serve as a definitive resource for researchers, advanced graduate students, and professionals seeking a high-level, up-to-date understanding of complex topics. Published by Annual Reviews, a nonprofit scientific publisher, the journal is not open access by default but offers open access options for individual articles. With an impact factor of 41.800 as of 2026, it consistently ranks in the top tier of psychology journals, holding the prestigious Q1 quartile in its JCR category. This exceptional impact factor, among the highest in the social sciences, underscores its unparalleled standing as the most cited and influential review journal in psychology, making it an essential reference for scholars aiming to stay at the forefront of the discipline.