December 2003 | Vol. 34 No. 11
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COVER STORY
Religion and spirituality in the treatment roomSome psychologists think incorporating spirituality into therapeutic environments could bring new treatment options into the limelight.
Did you know?Team spirit in doctoral researchA unique ecumenical group is expanding the study of spirituality and inspiring students to study the science of religion.
Tibetan Buddhism and research psychology: a match made in Nirvana?Collaborations between monks and psychologists yield new directions in psychological research.
The secret of the 12 stepsResearchers explore spirituality's role in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Struggling to keep the faithA new study reveals that many college students balk at consulting campus psychologists for help with all-too-common religious and spiritual struggles.
ETHICS ROUNDS
An ethics prize for graduate students
SCIENCE WATCH
Conquering fearKick-starting extinction through massed exposure helps mice overcome conditioned fear faster.
FEATURE
Measuring cognitive declineTests that measure age-related cognitive decline may not be completely accurate, a study says.
Your car says: 'buckle up'Psychologists inform regulators about the best way to remind drivers to use seat belts.
Psychology and the soldierPsychologists underscored the importance of military-backed research in behavioral science.
Turning happiness into economic powerPositive psychology summit speakers discussed the benefits of a contented society.
Psychologists persevere in the statesDespite a tough financial year, state psychological associations made headway on scope of practice laws, parity and hospital privileges.
Snapshot from the therapy roomIn-session strategies are not limited by overall theoretical orientation, finds PracticeNet survey.
Keeping employees healthy and happyAPA honors companies in a new national awards program designed to highlight psychologically healthy workplaces.
Sparking interest in social science'Swirling' changes to the traditional student pathUniversities and community colleges are sharing growing numbers of students and should collaborate more to serve them, say some.
Top-security psychologyNavy psychologist Scott Johnston monitors and treats U.S. Marines and White House staffers.
Raising the 'barre'A ballet dancer-turned-psychologist helps performers reach career heights.
Rayner takes the reins of Psychological ReviewThe journal's new editor aims to build on its stellar reputation.
'Enlarging the vision' of Developmental PsychologyNew editor García Coll will emphasize cross-disciplinary dialogue and added focus on debates and new trends.
Guidelines for APA's presidential electionsCollege students: apply now for SSI, new statistics seminar
PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE
'Capitolizing' on member advocacy effortsAPA thanks those who advocated for psychology on Capitol Hill this year.
IN BRIEF
- Lab animal research video now available to members
- Researchers discover early stage of infant word recognition
- Soak up a little Hawaiian history at convention
- Virtual environments no better than maps for navigation
- Psychologist urges Congress to create NASA safety organization
- Expert psychological testimony is focus of APA co-sponsored institute
- British Psychological Society offers a new research resource
- Identifying risk-takers could boost kids' traffic safety
- APA offers advanced scientific training
- Interested in the APA presidency?