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Cover stories
Psychology and the workplace
From easing base closures to preventing 'desk rage,' psychologists' contributions are in increasing demand.
HIPAA means for you
It's time for practitioners to begin familiarizing
themselves with the upcoming federal rules for
electronic transmission, privacy and security.
Psychological assessments shown to be as valid as medical tests
A recent report indicates that psychological
assessments are just as predictive of specific,
measurable outcomes--sometimes even more
predictive--as many medical tests.
How do neighborhoods affect child well-being?
Two large-scale studies examine how
neighborhoods affect the well-being of children
and whether moving can make a difference.
North American psychologists unite
Mexican, Canadian and American psychologists
meet at APA's Trilateral Forum.
APA accreditation: making the grade
Committee on Accreditation continues to
improve the process that determines whether
psychology programs clear the bar.
Science
Psychology and policy: a view from the front lines
Psychologist G. Reid Lyon of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
discusses how behavioral and social scientists can play a role in shaping social policy.
A blind spot in
motor learning
Practicing different skills in separate, concentrated blocks triggers people to be overconfident about how well they've learned motor skills, according to new research.
A new tool for
psychologists'
methodological toolbox
An innovative procedure for conducting mediation and moderation analyses in
within-participant
experimental designs is being called a "significant leap
forward" by researchers and could have applications across the breadth of psychology.
A paradox of
musical pitch
A curious illusion reveals
that we all have a form of perfect pitch.
They're positively inspiring
This year's Templeton Positive Psychology Prize winners explore virtues from morality and motivation
to gratitude and goal-setting.
Practice
Senate considers far broader bill for
mental health parity
Legislation would cover all mental health diagnoses at
full parity.
HIPAA rules begin to take shape
It's time for practitioners
to begin familiarizing themselves with federal rules
for electronic transmission, privacy and security.
Privacy is topic of Town Hall Meeting at APA's Annual Convention
The APA Practice Directorate's Town Hall Breakfast will focus on the implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Psychological assessments shown to be as valid as medical tests
A recent report indicates that psychological assessments are just as predictive of specific, measurable outcomes--sometimes even more predictive--as many medical tests.
Public Interest
Putting a face on
child mental illness
An art exhibit seeks to raise awareness of a too-often-ignored problem.
Military psychologists help spy plane
crew home
Psychologists topped the list of essential employees during the China incident.
Psychology modeled mathematically
What do you get when you cross a mathematician/
economist with psychology? Better economics.
Movin' on up?
Two large-scale studies
examine how neighborhoods affect the well-being of
children and whether moving can make a difference.
APA seeks psychologists who work on urban issues
APA's efforts to better understand both the challenges and strengths of urban communities is coordinated by its Committee on Urban Initiatives.
Education
Discover psychology
all over again
A popular teaching tool is updated and re-released.
American
psychologists unite
Psychologists from three countries discuss mutual concerns.
Making the grade
APA's Committee on Accreditation continues to improve the process that
determines whether psychology programs clear the bar.
Hours of dedication, piles of work
First-ever psychology high school convention
Eight Maryland seniors taught fellow students and teachers about psychology and adolescent health.
Convention Highlights
Psychology builds a health world: new markets, new research
As part of APA President Norine G. Johnson's Presidential Miniconvention, three distinguished psychologists will give presentations on building better workplaces, families and communities
Building a healthy workplace
Military psychologist James Campbell Quick will
share insights garnered from a career of
building better workplaces.
Fostering family health
Prevention and intervention programs for
teens require family involvement, says William
Pollack.
APA past presidents to speak on values they see as important for APA and psychology in the new millennium
Two special events during the Annual Convention in San Francisco will give attendees a rare opportunity to hear 13 presidents sharing the values that are important in APA governance and in psychology itself.
Keeping aging minds sharp
Convention session presents important new findings on how the brain ages.
APA to present 2001 awards at Annual Convention
Privacy is topic of Town Hall Meeting at APA's Annual Convention
The APA Practice Directorate's Town Hall Breakfast will focus on the implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Did you serve as a psychologist in Vietnam?
If so, APA would like to honor your service at a public ceremony during a session of the Council of Representatives to be held on Sunday, August 26, in San Francisco.
Association
Presidential candidates state their priorities
An opportunity to speak out
Building a healthy workplace
Military psychologist James Campbell Quick will
share insights garnered from a career of
building better workplaces.
Fostering family health
Prevention and intervention programs for
teens require family involvement, says William
Pollack.
Keeping aging minds sharp
Convention session presents important new findings on how the brain ages.
APA to present 2001 awards at Annual Convention
Departments
APF news
Association news
Calendar
Division spotlight
Ethics matters
Judicial notebook
Letters
People
President's column
Professional point
Public Policy Office update
Running Commentary
Speaking of Education
Time capsule
Web sites of the month
In brief
Congressional Black Caucus Spring Health Braintrust focuses on universal health care
Congressional forum seeks APA's input on
providing coverage to the uninsured
At new APA conference, education is course of study
Amendment allows psychologists to
continue to order restraint and seclusion
Memory is key to cross-cultural math differences
Addressing one's fears about math could improve math performance
Study results add to mystery of personality differences
APA past presidents to speak on values they see as important for APA and psychology in the new millennium
Time spent playing with peers influences
gender-typed behaviors in young children
Face recognition ability could be early screen for autism
World Health Assembly adopts revised classification system
Middle-school atmosphere changed by
conflict-resolution curriculum
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