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Volume 34, No. 9 October 2003

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Cover stories

Convention news

Opening with a bang

Who really does that voodoo?

APA membership to consider bylaws amendment

A matter of life and death

Helping women beat the odds

Bolstering evidence-based education





In this month's issue:

Convention news

Opening with a bang
APA started its 111th annual meeting--'the convention that almost didn't happen'--with pure fun and celebration.

Notable convention quotes

Who really does that voodoo?
Daniel Wegner shared insights from religion, mysticism and hypnosis to illustrate our misperceptions about when we make things happen, and when we don't.

The seven sins of memory
Convention award-winner Daniel Schacter explained the ways that memory tricks us.

Ceci and Loftus honored for memory work

Psychology on the cutting edge
NIH directors highlighted growth areas for psychologists' research.

Ewwww, gross!
Psychologist Paul Rozin offered insights into the science of disgust.

Countering insidious stereotypes
Hidden threats to minority groups can be overcome through increased exposure.

The social class factor
Psychologists conveyed poverty's mental health effects on the disadvantaged and chronically ill.

Preparing for psychology practice in the year 2020
Changes 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 practice
A business plan and good advisers are key to opening your own office.

Rebounding from losses
Psychologists shared how they've applied resilience-building strategies from APA's public education campaign.

Teaching children about resilience

It's more than reading, writing and 'rithmetic
Psychologists' research findings can help students better use what they know.

Affirmative action in focus
Many Americans resist affirmative action because they do not understand it, said Faye Crosby.

Banding together for education
An APA coalition discussed how psychology's many perspectives can contribute to the No Child Left Behind Act.

A primer on teaching positive psychology
It's easy to connect positive psychology to students' lives, whether you're teaching one unit or a whole course.

What's wrong with college admissions
A new standardized test developed by psychologists appears to better predict who will succeed in college.

Ethics as prevention
Many ethical dilemmas can be avoided by thinking ahead, said convention presenters.

Should you testify for your client?
Mixing forensic and clinical roles creates an ethically sticky situation.

Leaders in the field
Congratulations to those recognized at APA's 2003 Annual Convention for their outstanding achievements and contributions to psychology.

Presidential progam

Bolstering evidence-based education

Training young minds not to wander

Keeping aging minds sharp

What makes mental time travel possible?

How 'emotional intelligence' emerged

Tips for taking the helm

A brief history of RxP

Regular Monitor Coverage

A matter of life and death
Improving HIV/AIDS patients' medication compliance boosts longevity, psychologists say.

Helping women beat the odds
Psychologists are testing HIV/AIDS interventions that empower women to take control of their sexual health.

Helping South African veterans find jobs, heal anger
South African and American psychologists are creating an intervention to reintegrate former guerrilla fighters into civilian life.

The 'Street' that changed everything
Lloyd Morrisett gave children's educational television a historic makeover by helping to introduce Big Bird and the "Sesame Street" gang.

Public Policy Update:
Public interest challenges on Capitol Hill
More than ever, APA's Public Policy Office needs your help in advocating for psychology's agenda.



Departments

APF news
Association news
Classified Ads
Division spotlight
Judicial notebook
Letters
People
President's column
Public Policy Office update
Staff

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

Are there hidden benefits to music lessons?

Eysenck Memorial Fund accepting applications for research

What music's gatekeepers seek in musicians

Make next year's convention an adventure

APA's council makes new rulings

APA membership to consider bylaws amendment

Compulsive cybersex can jeopardize marriage, rest of life

Understanding compulsive sexual behavior

Members further APA's advocacy efforts

Mail intervention reduces problem drinking

Early interaction affects chimps' attention skills

Prepare for survey of five-year PhDs

Study shows two types of reading disability

 

 



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