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APA Monitor on Psychology

Volume 34, No. 4 April 2003

		Table of contents Print version: page 6 Cover stories Cover topic: Sex A practice built on a rare specialty What underlies environmentally friendly behavior? Promoting integrated health care The pluses of an empty nest Preparing for the 'minority majority' In this month's issue: Psychologist to help direct the nation's alternative health practices Virginia managed-care suit finally heads to trial The court will decide whether of not Blue Cross/Blue Shield honored its contractual agreements with patients and providers. Green judgments and green decisions APAGS marks 15th anniversary Student group commemorates its beginnings as the voice of psychology's future. Researchers replace midlife myths with facts Degree of 'outness' key to social support for gays and lesbians Career heights As associate director of the president's Office of Science and Technology Policy, psychologist Kathy Olsen relishes the mark she can make on science. Psychology reaches out on child abuse For the first time, APA co-sponsored a national conference on child abuse and neglect. APA resolution on maltreatment of children with disabilities Public Policy Update: Despite funding gains, psychology needs heightened advocacy Some federal funding programs affecting psychology will grow, but budget cuts threaten others. Former APA president dies Departments APF news Association news Classified Ads Division spotlight In the public interest Letters People President's column Public Policy Office update Running commentary Science directions Staff In brief Both halves of brain process emotional speech Mental health parity bill reintroduced in Congress Psychotropic drug use in young patients is rising Substance abuse awards program moves to Johns Hopkins Babies react to emotions on television Meet HIPAA deadline People more likely to pursue goals after unconscious reminders of friends, relatives Minor hypoxia risk linked to lower cognitive performace Psychoeducational programs help families cope with mental illness Acting extraverted spurs positive feelings, study finds Team testing boosts test scores, study finds Council approves new proficiency and specialty areas, APA's 2003 budget
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