		Table of contents Print version: page 6 Cover stories Louisiana grants psychologists prescriptive authority Consumerism Instruction versus exploration in science learning What the NIH Roadmap means for psychologists IOM calls for more behavior in medical training Convention highlights for APA divisions, other groups A petition rallies for psychological science In this month's issue: Gaining prescriptive knowledge Psychopharmacology training programs meet a need for many practitioners--and, indirectly, for consumers. Ensuring that 'good faith' evaluations are safe A new West Virginia law provides safeguards for psychologists conducting child-custody evaluations, an often-avoided area. Fostering personal service Psychologist Page Walley, the new commissioner of Alabama's biggest state agency, finds creative ways to infuse individual care. Considering organized crime An APA-sponsored event drew together high school students and social scientists to discuss criminal groups. SCIENCE WATCH : A trunk-to-mouth existence New research on elephants' hemispheric specialization may begin to answer long-standing questions on side preferences' evolutionary advantages. Instruction versus exploration in science learning Recent psychological research calls "discovery learning" into question. Charting a course for improved public health The NIH Roadmap may provide opportunities for scientists, including psychologists, to make major strides in public health research. Post-9/11 pilot training taps psychologists' expertise Psychologists are helping the government screen and train airline pilots to become federal flight deck officers. Alternative health caregains steam The public is hungry for mind-body alternative and complementary interventions. And more psychologists are studying what helps and what hurts. A snapshot of CAM use What is CAM? Expanding medical training A federal report pushes for increased integration of the behavioral and social sciences into medical school curricula. High priorities for medical school curricula Postdoc enhancement A National Academies committee is studying the quality of postdoctoral experiences. Teaming up to treat Alzheimer's Jennie Ward Robinson says psychology can do more to improve the lives of families living with Alzheimer's disease--and she's helping to lead the effort. Candidates answer first two questions Convention highlights from APA's divisions and affiliated groups Join APA's divisions and affiliates for APA's 2004 Annual Convention in Honolulu, July 28-Aug. 1. PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE: A rallying cry for psychological science A petition to preserve research integrity offers an opportunity to join the masses and make some noise on Capitol Hill. ETHICS ROUNDS: Informed consent and APA's new Ethics Code: enhancing client autonomy, improving client care Foundation boosts budding researchers The APF Koppitz Fellowship Program cultivates graduate research in child psychology. Meet the 2004 winners. Departments APF news Association news Classified Ads A closer look Division spotlight In the public interest Judicial notebook Letters People President's column Running commentary Science directions Staff In brief Exhibit spotlights psychologists as innovators Young children can discern pretending from sincere effort Online petition supports peer review Among young teens, aggression equals popularity NLPA plans first-ever Latina/o psychology conference Schizophrenia may be characterized by unique smell deficits Families' financial woes can foster child depression and disobedience Web site lists highly cited psychologists Sexist countries view men as 'bad, but bold' Happy memories don't always lift unhappy moods APA launches new benefits opportunity for psychology departments New neuropsych mentoring program hopes to attract minorities Psychologists testify at drug-treatment hearing
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