Matching monikers prove magnetic
People are attracted to others with similar initials and name sounds, demonstrating a sort of implicit egotism.

SCIENCE WATCH:
Dopamine and desire
Knockout mice showcase the neurotransmitter's role in motivation.

REDIRECTING RESEARCH DOLLARS:
Transitioning to 'translational' times
The funding climate for behavioral science research is changing. How can psychological scientists adapt?

Shaping evidence-based practice
As the health system calls for professional accountability, psychology crafts its own field-appropriate definition of using the best evidence to treat clients.

Managed-care suit brings concessions

Psychology in Iraq's 'red zone'
Under a military contract, Dr. David Morris selects recruits for one tough job: serving in the new Iraqi police force.

After the wave
Psychologist Ben Weinstein was on the ground in Southeast Asia, helping tsunami survivors rebuild shattered lives.

Culture in focus
Psychology's biennial multicultural summit homed in on how the field can better serve diverse Americans.

Novel graduate training recognized
APA honors three psychology programs that are rethinking psychology education for the 21st century.

Capital fun for the kids
Activities abound for those headed to the 2005 convention with young ones or teens.

PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE:
Making psychological research a priority for countering terrorism
APA's science policy arm helps secure new centers for studying terrorism and announces a government report on furthering psychology's role in preventing and dealing with future attacks.

ETHICS ROUNDS:
Cooperating with other professionals: Reflections on Ethical Standard 3.09
Cooperating often entails disclosing confidential information, and so involves a balance of our core values.

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