Volume 35, No. 9 October 2004
Convention News
A spirit of aloha
The opening session of APA's 112th Annual Convention honored achievements in psychology and explored how traditional values of Hawaiian culture relateto modern psychology.
Recognizing groundbreaking efforts
Convention conversation
Quotes from the 2004 annual meeting's myriad speakers.
A new story for depression's effects
Research by Ian Gotlib finds that depressed brains fail to respond to prolonged emotional stimuli.
What's behind prejudice?
People's emotions may better predict intolerant behavior toward certain groups than can stereotypes, according to a social psychologist's research.
Training the brain to fix itself
A behavioral neuroscientist's research has led to a technique that helps stroke patients regain lost arm use.
Toomey targets speak out
Two researchers whose HIV-prevention projects were targeted for cancellation by a congressional amendment discussed the importance of fighting for scientificfreedom.
Memory divided
Research by psychologist Mark Packard finds interaction and competition between two of the brain's many memory systems.
Assessing mental capacity in older adults
APA and the American Bar Association have teamed up to educate legal and mental health professionals on determining diminished mental capacity in olderclients.
A toxic world
Psychologists pointed to a possible link between chemicals in household products and the rise of developmental disorders among children.
From 'isms' to inclusion
Convention speakers shared strategies for applying APA's multicultural guidelines in psychology education and training.
Revealing racism
A psychology course teaches students to notice and oppose tacit acceptance of racism.
Education advocacy: full speed ahead
Psychology educators and education advocates gathered to celebrate GPE and gear up for Campus Care and Counseling Act success.
Helping teachers teach effectively
The Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education is conducting projects to bring psychological research to educators.
Debating learning-disability identification
Do quantitative tests used to determine learning disabilities lead to the best outcomes for students?
Health-care change is coming: What do we do?
Ensuring that psychological services are integral to health-care delivery is key to keeping pace with the market, convention panelists advised.
CPT codes: Use them or lose them
Psychologists promoted the use of CPT health and behavior codes to help ensure practitioners are paid for providing psychological services for medicalproblems.
The patient paper trail
A convention panel offered practitioners advice on keeping solid, safe patient records.
Approaching ethical dilemmas
When facing uncertainty, consult a colleague, refer to APA's Ethics Code and document your decision, advised APA Ethics Committee members.
Leaders in the field
Congratulations to the psychologists recognized at APA's 2004 Annual Convention for their outstanding achievements and contributions to psychology.
Three elected to APA Board of Directors
New members' priorities include increasing the public's understanding of psychology and the association's diversity.
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