		Table of Contents Print version: page 6 Hawaii 2004 APA's 112th Annual Convention 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 relate to modern psychology. 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 scientific freedom. 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 older clients. 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 medical problems. 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. PRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM Striking a balance What makes good people do bad things? Changing behavior through TV heroes Getting prostitutes off the streets Smarter than the average chimp Paving the way to forgiveness Friendlier ties to good health DEPARTMENTS Letters President's column Judicial notebook Association news Division spotlight American Psychological Foundation People Staff Classified Ads IN BRIEF Psychologists call for increased study of native Hawaiian mental health Bullying prevention: gaps between science and practice Do 'super masculine' husbands make for unhappy wives? Raising awareness of children's mental health Reducing behavioral health disparities will take more psychologists, outreach programs Research suggests possible antidotes for anticipatory nausea Statistics show mental health services still needed for native populations Council actions include gay marriage resolution Women's storming of council re-enacted APA members to consider bylaws amendment Sport division reaches out to Honolulu athletes Behavioral reward program increases medication-taking United against racism Labels may oversimplify women's sexual identity, experiences New directions for SAMHSA Psychologists honor media excellence Psychologists call for closer look at poverty's mental health costs Medicare makes favorable changes in diagnostic testing
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