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Cover story
Research to the heart of the matter
Psychologists are producing cleear evidence that psychosocial factors contribute to cardiovascular disease and are coming up with interventions that may help patients live healthier lives.
Bringing psychology to cardiac care
Robert Allan uses psychotherapy and education to help patients with cardiovascular disease reduce their risk of further problems.
Science
Does estrogen protect memory?
Research indicates that estrogen is a shield against cognitive decline during aging, and may even fend off Alzheimer's disease. But definitive results are still pending.
Parenthood detrimental to marriage? Not necessarily...
Marital researchers identify a prescription that may buffer newlyweds against stressors.
When at last you don't succeed...
A new study shows that when animals are no longer reinforced for learned behaviors, they hedge their bets, conservatively persisting in behaviors that produced reinforcement before, but also trying creative, new strategies to gain rewards.
Where happiness lies
Social scientists reveal their research findings in the realm of positive psychology.
Practice
Patients' rights: Ready to start up again
Coming months will see more wrangling over patients' rights under managed care.
Demand continues for APA's 'Warning Signs'
The association's public education campaign continues its outreach to teens and parents on the warning signs of violence.
Public Interest
Teens' risky behavior is about more than race and family resources
A new study concludes that school performance and extracurricular activities could be significant factors in staving off unhealthy behaviors.
Speak up for yourself!
Re-elected congressmen and psychologists Ted Strickland and Brian Baird say their professional kin need to step-up their political involvement--or lose out to competing interests.
APA recognized for major contribution to passage of health disparities law
APA members--from graduate students to psychologist in nonprofit organizations--made the difference.
Like mother, like daughter
To Florence and Nadine Kaslow, it's a family affair.
Increasing psychology's voice on end-of-life issues
APA has created an ad hoc committee on end-of-life decisions to determine how psychologists can contribute to the field.
Education
So many hats, so little time
Some ethnic-minority faculty say they have two jobs: fulfilling their academic responsibilities and representing their cultures. Here are strategies they use to bring balance into their lives.
Mentoring giant almost didn't find his own way
Remembering his own struggles in breaking the color barrier, Joe White has always reached out to help minority students.
Digital disseminatio
More educators are developing online courses: Here are tips for transitioning from class-based to Web-based teaching.
Association
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| Dr. Norine G. Johnson is the ninth woman president of APA. |
A trailblazer accedes APA's presidency
APA's 2001 President Norine G. Johnson has taken a creative, gutsy approach throughout her career--a trait that will continue through her term.
'Dedicated to the history, strength and diversity of women'
APA president's ideology embraced by the new women's museum in Dallas.
The evolution of practice
A new book looks at how psychology practitioners changed the way they practice.
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People
President's column
Professional point
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Running Commentary
Speaking of Education
Time capsule
Web sites of the month
In brief
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| APA President-elect Philip G. Zimbardo, PhD |
Philip G. Zimbardo is elected APA's 2002 president
Women at high risk for cancer not as worried as believed
Emotional release bolsters outlook for breast cancer patients
Get it while it's hot!
College photos indicate later personality development and marital success, study suggests
A 'reasonable and necessary' Medicare guide for psychologists
Law sanctions new treatment for heroin addiction--and recommends psychological counseling
Suicide by profession: lots of confusion, inconclusive data
Graduate school adopts alternative family agency
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