Cover Story Behavioral science claims the decade The multidisciplinary 'Decade of Behavior' initiative will bring social and behavioral science into living rooms and classrooms--and, planners hope, transform the way policy-makers regard research on human behavior. Science Science Directions: The times they are a changin' By Dr. Richard McCarty, APA Executive Director for Science Science Speaks: Giving away and selling the behavioral sciences By Robert Bjork, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles Human factors viewed as key to reducing medical errors Will health care partner with social scientists to tackle medical errors? Preferring the predictable People are much more comfortable with anxiety-provoking events that are predictable, a new study concludes. Why do 'they all look alike'? It's not that people can't perceive subtle differences among people who belong to other racial groups. Rather, they code race first, then don't explore a person's more distinguishing features, a new study suggests. In the digital age, experts pause to examine effects on kids Tallying the pluses and minuses for kids in today's high-tech world is the wrong approach. Instead, it's important to recognize that interactive technology's impact on child development is likely to be more complex. Practice New Jersey settlement offers strong protections for psychologists Ruling could have implications for all psychologists who work with managed-care companies. Rural life holds particular stressors for women An APA Practice Directorate report to Congress calls for more research and services for this underserved population. An Rx privilege project gets another look Psychologists sum up the success of a project that trained psychologists to prescribe psychotropics. Public Interest In the Public Interest: The heaviness of end-of-life issues By Dr. Henry Tomes, APA Executive Director for Public Interest Surgeon General taps psychologists for children's action agenda Psychologists' input provides a blueprint for the next Surgeon General's report. All work and all play Developmental psychologist finds a niche in a 'smart toy' world. Curriculum's goal is to prevent child abuse The coursework helps teachers address a sensitive issue more effectively with students. Smoking increases teen depression Recent research suggests a new twist in the relationship between smoking and depression in adolescents. Pre-empting racism A psychologist's model outlines children's understanding of race and ethnicity. Education Stand and deliver Seasoned faculty share their secrets for crafting and presenting engaging lectures. Teaching truth, beauty and goodness Instruct K­12 students about these three topics and watch them learn to think, says renowned educator Howard Gardner. Association A gift of love An experimental psychologist generously gave $3 million to his profession in memory of his wife. APA book notes New book looks at the state of the art necessary to improve health. The audience is always right New editor takes a comprehensive look at what her readers want. Lindsay will focus on enhancing impact of general psychology journal New JEP:G editor encourages interdisciplinary work. New APA ethics director stresses educating psychologists Stephen Behnke sees APA's Ethics Office as a resource for members. "Green Survey" A survey is being conducted to gather information from readers on matters related to environmental responsibility. Departments APA online news American Psychological Foundation Association news Calendar Division spotlight Facts and figures In the public interest Judicial notebook Letters On the record People President's column Public Policy Office update Running commentary Science directions Science speaks Time capsule Web sites of the month In Brief Violence prevention programs need better evaluation, psychologist testifies APA members featured at Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference California takes first step to meet national accreditation standards Congressmen form caucus to build behavioral health awareness Psychology departments recognized for ethnic-minority recruitment, retention During aging, our decisions look better and better What makes an extravert extraverted? APA journal examines ethics of alcoholism research HCFA will cover biofeedback for incontinence Read our privacy statement and Terms of Use Cover Page for this Issue PsychNET® © 2000 American Psychological Association APA Home Page . Search . Site Map