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Monitor on Psychology
Volume 33, No. 4 April 2002
 
Table of contents

Cover stories

New hope for pain relief
Articles on the latest research and practices on pain.

Psychologists in the CIA

More psychologists attracted to the executive coaching field

New lessons on children and stress

Undergrads are flocking to courses on trauma

Some of the best research is sparked by students





Science

Psychologists in the CIA
CIA psychologists are grounded firmly in traditional clinical psychology and accepted professional practices.

What can resolve the paradox of mental health disparities
A first-of-its-kind national survey promises to shed new light on ethnic and racial health disparities.



Practice

New Mexico becomes first state to gain Rx privileges
Psychology's push for prescription privileges is finally rewarded--and could set an important precedent for other states.

Psychologists help companies traverse the minefields of layoffs
Insensitive treatment spurs anger and legal action from laid-off employees, and negative press follows. Psychologists are stepping in to help.

The 'smart' way to manage layoffs

More psychologists are attracted to the executive coaching field
Psychologists in executive coaching say joining the field requires business and psychological know-how.

A different kind of coaching
In her work with professional athletes, Yolanda Bruce Brooks concentrates on the person in the player.



Public Interest

New lessons on children and stress
One psychologist's work has changed researchers' assumptions of how children cope after disaster.

Helping kids cope with a new threat
In the wake of Sept. 11, there are ways parents can foster children's sense of security.

Video series offers help to children
APA has released three versions of a documentary that explores the loss Americans suffered as a result of Sept. 11.

Psychology Around the World: Helping a stolen generation
Psychologists recognize a history of oppression as they work with indigenous Australians.

Interested in preventing CHILD MALTREATMENT?
APA's Div. 37, Section 1, seeks to attract more practitioners and basic researchers to the field.



Education

Undergrads flock to classes on trauma
In the wake of Sept. 11, schools respond to students' increased interest in terrorism and other traumatic life events.

From classroom to clinic and back
Some of the best research is sparked by students, tested in the lab, put into practice and fed back to classes as theory. And so the loop goes.

Is research at risk?
In recent years, the mantra at research universities has been, 'pay more attention to teaching.' Some say that might be undermining the ability to do research.

Tech enrichment or overkill?
Amid growing awareness that computerized slide presentations can bore students, academics look to use the software more interactively.

Presentation pointers
In their forays with new presentation software, psychology instructors find that some uses of PowerPoint and other such packages draw especially strong student responses.



Departments

APA Online news
Association news
Classified Ads
Division spotlight
In the public interest
Judicial notebook
Letters
On the record
People
President's column
Public Policy Office update
Running commentary
Science directions
Staff
Web sites of the month

In brief

Time has taught us to build better Web bonds

Dopamine, prefrontal cortex linked to cognitive difficulty in old age

Study dispels perception that women leave jobs more than men do

Chronic mild depression can affect older adults' immune systems, study finds

The higher the IQ, the less likelihood of PTSD, study suggests

Genetic research project studies heart disease and positive emotions

Study shows telephone counseling can be effective

Submit questions now for convention's Psychology Jeopardy

What's in a name? The power to sway decisions

APA council establishes task forces on key societal issues

APA advocates for new funding for graduate training

Zimbardo talk focuses on how individuals can be persuaded to commit malevolent acts

APA educates Congress about women's mental health

APA welcomes new SAMHSA chief

Conference will set agenda on disability research

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