Saturday, August 16 News

Jobs for early-career (highlight)
A session on practice opportunities for new grads outlined four growth areas for new psychologists.
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How to be happy (news coverage)
A psychologist reminded us that, though some of a person's happiness is genetically determined, it's in our power to choose to be happy.
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Psychology's mythbusters (highlight)
Bystander apathy. Sugar highs. Psychologists talked about countering some common myths related to psychology.
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Web site preview (highlight)
APA's new web site will launch early next year. Visitors to the APA Exhibit Hall got a sneak peek of its powerful search engine and improved organization.
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Hope as depression prevention (news coverage)
A growing body of research suggests that having hope is associated with fewer symptoms of depression. And the good news is that hope can be taught, said Convention a presenter.
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Student honesty (news coverage)
What do students who don't cheat have in common? They're more likely to score higher on measures of courage, according to research presented on Saturday.
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21st birthday drinking (highlight)
Intense 21st birthday drinking can bring negative consequences, including alcohol-caused blackouts and unprotected sex.
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Trauma of immigration raids (highlight)
Psychologists can help children and families cope with being divided from their families by participating in relief work, collaborating with community groups, and more.
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More news

Sunday, August 17 highlights: Personality and aging; driving and antidepressants; upside to video games; resilience in black children; college student suicide; emotional and mood disorder treatment; giving psychology away; gender identity.
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Friday, August 15 highlights: Changing the nation's diet; adolescent depression; ethical dilemmas of MySpace; violence and the brain; Q&A with Robert Sternberg; stress-busters; solving global challenges.
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Thursday, August 14 highlights: Malcolm Gladwell keynote; ear infections and obesity; thinking green; astronaut mental health; ADHD treatment; deploying repeatedly; gender-variant people; stress worsens allergies; advice for young psychologists; spending habits.
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Pre-convention highlights: Opening session; APA ethics and interrogation guidelines (audio); Campus violence; Boston attractions; Courage in relationships; Exhibit Hall; APA president on psychology's environmental impact (audio); the popularity of majoring in psychology (audio).
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