November 2006 | Monitor on Psychology | Vol. 37 No. 10

November 2006 Monitor cover

COVER:
Aging wisely

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ETHICS ROUNDS

Ethics in New Orleans

A vibrant program at convention highlights the role of ethics at APA.

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FEATURES

Coping through cognition

Advanced cognitive skills may offer protection from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new research.

Socially isolated and sick

New animal research sheds light on the intricate ways chronic stress and loneliness affect health.

The hunt for endophenotypes

Psychologists are leading the charge to uncover the steps from genes to mental illness.

Summertime statistics

Psychologists at APA's newest Advanced Training Institute learned to use nonlinear methods to analyze data.

Medicate or not?

An APA working group reports on use of medications when treating children.

A ‘fire in the belly’ for change

A psychologist takes on the job of leading the nation's oldest mental health advocacy group.

Keeping parents connected

A recent APA co-sponsored conference examined how parents can stay involved in their children's education during the less parent-friendly post-elementary school years.

Knowing what to teach, and assessing what’s been taught

New guidelines list goals and learning outcomes for psychology majors.

The ABCs of APF charitable bequests

The American Psychological Foundation's executive director explains how members can make a legacy contribution to the organization.

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PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE

GPE Program in jeopardy?

Cuts to the Graduate Psychology Education Program will result in a loss of needed mental and behavioral health services for minorities.

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