Science watch:
Monkey math
With hours of training, animals can learn to solve simple math problems, but do they have a natural number sense?

Checking the coordinates
Psychologists and geographers together study spatial thinking and skills.

Psychotropic particulars:
Empty pill bottles: Easing clients off meds
What to know about discontinuation of psychotropic medications.

Apply for a National Provider Identifier now
Compliance deadline approaches for psychologists who bill insurers electronically.

Privilege preserved
APA and the California Psychological Association successfully challenge a court action involving confidential client communications.

Whole workplace health
Psychologists are taking a more comprehensive approach to wellness at work.

A new diagnosis for childhood trauma?
Some push for a new DSM category for children who undergo multiple, complex traumas.

Empowerment through inclusion
The 2007 multicultural conference focused on addressing past hurts, current conflicts and future challenges.

A chance to help many
Psychologist Terry Cline will lead efforts to promote resiliency and recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Public policy update:
Prepare for upcoming federal authorizations
APA's Education and Public Interest Policy Offices will work together to ensure funding for a variety of programs.

APA seeks nominations for 2008 awards
Nominate your colleagues now for next year’s Annual Convention.

Ethics Rounds:
Notes from the 2007 Multicultural Conference and Summit
An inspiring conference and summit enhances and elaborates our understanding of professional ethics.

Sports authority
A Div. 47-approved proficiency defines the skills that sport psychologists need.

American Psychological Foundation:
$20,000 grant awarded to fight sexual violence
APF Violence Prevention and Intervention Grant winner will evaluate sexual assault-prevention programs.

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• Regional associations initiate increased collaboration

• APA's Committee on Accreditation hosts first accreditation assembly

• Schema-focused therapy appears effective for BPD treatment

• APA launches Spanish-language help center

• Learning sign language may improve memory for abstract shapes

• Interviews and essays rank highest in intern selection