Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
June 2004 | Vol. 18, No. 6
SCIENCE BRIEFS
What Makes for a Great Team?
By Richard J. HackmanResearch has identified five conditions that, when present, increase the probability of team effectiveness.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- It Takes a Village
The science of psychology depends on people to take leadership roles, especially as we face the challenges of the twenty-first centruy.
By Steven Breckler
SCIENCE PUBLIC POLICY NEWS
- Working Group on Basic Behavioral and Social Science Research Meets at NIH
The Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has organized a special working group to assess the basic research program in the behavioral and social sciences across the NIH.
By Patricia Kobor - Psychologists Defend Sexual Behavior Research on Capitol Hill
The 12th Annual Science Advocacy Training workshop was held in response to continuing pressure from Congress urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to stop funding research on issues related to sexuality and sexual behavior.
By Karen Studwell
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- Committee on Scientific Awards Names 2004 Recipients
Distinguished Scientific Award recipients are announced.
By Suzanne Wandersman
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- June 2004 Announcements
Science Directorate 2004 APA Convention Programs; Course on Human Research Protections in Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences; Four New Members Appointed to the Decade of Behavior National Advisory Committee; Assessment Related References for Diverse Populations Now Available
