May 2000 | Monitor on Psychology | Vol. 31 No. 5

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COVER:
The postdoc trap

  • The postdoc trap

    Psychology graduates in search of supervised experience face Catch 22.

TIME CAPSULE

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FEATURES

Blinded by hindsight

Researchers have a theory to explain why we say 'I knew that!' when we really didn't.

APA launches parent-child communication campaign

A new offshoot of APA's public education campaign responds to parents' need for better communication with their children.

Butting heads, American style

A University of Pennsylvania commission scrutinizes America's uncivil behavior.

Becoming an amabassador for science

NSF program officers take an opportunity to shape science.

A student publishing tradition

The student-run, student-reviewed Representative Research in Social Psychology celebrates 30 years.

Therapy that rewards clients and community

Psychologists' nonprofit venture evades managed-care's challenges and encourages volunteerism.

Psychologist, statistician and top-notch scientist

Norman Bradburn hopes to lead an expansion of the social, behavioral and economic sciences at the National Science Foundation.

Education & Training

An historic meeting for education

Welcome to Washington!

APA's 108th Annual Convention will be held Aug. 4­8, Washington, D.C.

APA announces 2000 award winners

Awards will be presented at APA's Annual Convention.

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Shalala: ensuring that the 'unquiet mind does not suffer quietly alone'

Federal initiatives put mental health issues on the front burner.

Psychology finds strength in numbers

APA's State Leadership Conference applauds partnership between--and joint membership in--national and state psychological associations.

CANDIDATES FOR APA PRESIDENT

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APA BOOK NOTES

Book Notes

A new book helps practitioners see how their reactions to patients' trauma can influence treatment.

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