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  Monitor on Psychology
Volume 38, No. 3 March 2007

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Table of Contents
Print version: page 6

Cover story: Robot prodigy
Move over, mice
Conversing with copycats
R2-D2's social lessons

In this month's issue

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.

DEPARTMENTS
Letters
President's column
From the CEO
Speaking of education
Professional point
Judicial notebook
Association news
American Psychological Foundation
Division spotlight
People

IN BRIEF
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

 

 
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