APA Monitor on Psychology
Volume 33, No. 8 September 2002

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Cover stories

Psychology in Education

Sept. 11, a year later: what psychologists have learned from research and in practice

Searching for genes that explain our personalities

New research helps explain why we make commitments we later regret

Common questions on APA dues





In this month's issue:

White House conference draws on psychologists' expertise
APA is working to protect several provisions that are important to psychology.

Nebraska psychologists stand up for their civil rights--and win
After being denied medical staff membership in state hospitals, a group of psychologists took their case to federal court.

Missouri psychologists win Medicaid case

Paradise on a budget
Start making your plans for APA's 2004 Annual Convention in Hawaii.

A renaissance for humanistic psychology
The field explores new niches while building on its past.

Searching for genes that explain our personalities
Identifying such genes could eliminate the distinction psychologists make between personality and psychopathology.

APA forms working group on genetics research issues

Members of the BSA working group

Gambling on the future you
A new study on gambling helps explain why we make commitments we later regret.

How to publish your journal paper
Understanding the nuances of the process smooths the publishing ride.

TOPSS marks 10 years
The APA group that promotes professional development among high school psychology teachers celebrates a decade of growth.

Showing their stuff
Winning high schoolers at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair examined television violence, gender differences, lie detection and more.

Common questions on APA dues

Candidates answer two more questions

New officers elected
View the election results of the newly elected officers of APA divisions, and the representatives to APA's Council of Representatives from the state and provincial psychological associations.



Psychology in Education

Wanted: politics-free, science-based education
Government officials are calling for a U.S. education system based on solid science. APA and its members are helping on a number of fronts.

What exactly is 'scientifically based research'?

Planting the seeds of research collaboration

Gardner Extended Services School

Tools for Tomorrow

For school reform, collaboration is the key
Boston College psychologists are demonstrating that students learn better when schools, universities and communities forge collaborative partnerships.

Education Advocacy Program

The 'science of learning' moves mainstream
A renewed interest in the science that underlies learning--and new money to back it up--is energizing a field that has long been short on funds and respect.

Educational research: What's hot now?
Psychologists' research has important implications for the future of the nation's educational system.

Learning for a lifetime: time for us all to go 'back to school'

The teachers we never forget



Sept. 11: A Year Later

More research on America's response

Psychology's archives to create 9/11 project

What have we learned since 9/11?
Psychologists share their thoughts on lessons learned and where to go from here.

Bioterrorism Preparedness Act includes funding for mental health
Psychologists share their thoughts on lessons learned and where to go from here.

What have we learned since 9/11?
Psychologists share their thoughts on lessons learned and where to go from here.

Warning system needs improvement
APA says new Homeland Security Advisory System needs to reflect better science.

On the disease trail
Epidemic Intelligence Service refocuses on bioterrorism since Sept. 11.

New book explains theory behind terrorism
Book offers insights into the nature of psychological defenses.

Psychologists working with trauma: a humanistic approach



Departments

APF news
Association news
Classified Ads
Division spotlight
Judicial notebook
Letters
People
President's column
Running commentary
Science directions
Staff

In brief

Oct. 15 HIPAA deadline requires prompt action by practitioners

APA Members testify before Bush mental health commission

Three members on Bush's commission


Psychologists urge Congress to support programs and research to thwart child maltreatment

Internship and postdoc sites will now inform students whether they'll be interviewed

Psychological aspects of asthma: 10 years of research

AFFIRM promotes the value of family support for gay, lesbian and bisexual people

Journal article reignites debate over corporal punishment

NIOSH sets national agenda for investigating effects of the changing workplace

APA'S CE calendar is now online

Need help using the new health and behavior CPT codes?

Drug tolerance triggered by internal cues, study suggests