October 2003 | Vol. 34 No. 9
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COVER STORY
Opening with a bangAPA started its 111th annual meeting--'the convention that almost didn't happen'--with pure fun and celebration.
APA membership to consider bylaws amendmentWho really does that voodoo?Recent research shows how people can mistakenly claim authorship of occurrences--believing, for example, that they cause a disliked person's headache when they prick a voodoo doll.
Bolstering evidence-based educationA federal institute is devoted to disseminating scientific findings on what works in education.
A matter of life and deathImproving HIV/AIDS patients' medication compliance boosts longevity, psychologists say.
Helping women beat the oddsPsychologists are testing HIV/AIDS interventions that empower women to take control of their sexual health.
FEATURE
Notable convention quotesThe seven sins of memoryConvention award-winner Daniel Schacter explained the ways that memory tricks us.
Ceci and Loftus honored for memory workPsychology on the cutting edgeNIH directors highlighted growth areas for psychologists' research.
Ewwww, gross!Psychologist Paul Rozin offered insights into the science of disgust.
Countering insidious stereotypesHidden threats to minority groups can be overcome through increased exposure.
The social class factorPsychologists conveyed poverty's mental health effects on the disadvantaged and chronically ill.
Preparing for psychology practice in the year 2020Changes in demographics, technology, models of health-care delivery and the consumer's role in health care will likely mean big alterations in psychology practice.
Building an independent practiceA business plan and good advisers are key to opening your own office.
Rebounding from lossesPsychologists shared how they've applied resilience-building strategies from APA's public education campaign.
It's more than reading, writing and 'rithmeticPsychologists' research findings can help students better use what they know.
Affirmative action in focusMany Americans resist affirmative action because they do not understand it, said Faye Crosby.
Banding together for educationAn APA coalition discussed how psychology's many perspectives can contribute to the No Child Left Behind Act.
A primer on teaching positive psychologyIt's easy to connect positive psychology to students' lives, whether you're teaching one unit or a whole course.
What's wrong with college admissionsA new standardized test developed by psychologists appears to better predict who will succeed in college.
Training young minds not to wanderNew research suggests that, beyond genes, experience affects a specific brain network involved in attention.
Keeping aging minds sharpResearchers are probing why a quarter of older adults maintain strong memory skills.
What makes mental time travel possible?Psychologist Endel Tulving offered a theory on our uniquely human ability to act today based on our past and future.
How 'emotional intelligence' emergedPsychologist Peter Salovey outlined how we use our emotional smarts to solve problems.
Tips for taking the helmPsychologist and university chancellor Sharon Stephens Brehm offered advice on becoming an academic administrator.
A brief history of RxPPresidential speaker Patrick DeLeon recounted psychologists' progress in their quest for prescriptive authority.
Ethics as preventionMany ethical dilemmas can be avoided by thinking ahead, said convention presenters.
Student prize-winner explores ethics of disclosing sexual feelingsShould you testify for your client?Mixing forensic and clinical roles creates an ethically sticky situation.
Leaders in the fieldCongratulations to those recognized at APA's 2003 Annual Convention for their outstanding achievements and contributions to psychology.
Helping South African veterans find jobs, heal angerSouth African and American psychologists are creating an intervention to reintegrate former guerrilla fighters into civilian life.
The 'Street' that changed everythingLloyd Morrisett gave children's educational television a historic makeover by helping to introduce Big Bird and the 'Sesame Street' gang.
New journals chief will focus on electronic publishing, division relations
PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE
Public interest challenges on Capitol HillMore than ever, APA's Public Policy Office needs your help in advocating for psychology's agenda.
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IN BRIEF
- U.S. Surgeon General vows support for mental health parity
- Sexual harassment too often leads to humiliation for victims
- Boys' emotional development addressed
- Help the media prevent copycat suicides
- Speakers laud growth of federal funds for psychology training
- Adolescent drug abuse treatment works better with family
- Behavioral program helps autistic children make progress
- Eysenck Memorial Fund accepting applications for research
- Are there hidden benefits to music lessons?
- What music's gatekeepers seek in musicians
- Make next year's convention an adventure
- APA's council clarifies guidelines process, among other actions
- Compulsive cybersex can jeopardize marriage, rest of life
- Understanding compulsive sexual behavior
- Members further APA's advocacy efforts
- Mail intervention reduces problem drinking
- Prepare for survey of five-year PhDs
- Early interaction affects chimps' attention skills
- Study shows two types of reading disability