Psychological Science Agenda

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New research, new insights
Highlights of APA’s 2011 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug.
4–7.

Psychology’s push for social justice
This year’s presidential programming at the Convention asks how psychological science can help ensure access to opportunities for all Americans.

The psychology of cells
New techniques are allowing researchers to measure how the environment affects gene expression, leading to some remarkable insights, including the finding that loneliness primes the immune system to turn on its inflammatory response — a risk factor for disease.

APA is front and center at White House bullying conference
Psychologists’ research plays prominent role at a March 10 conference on preventing bullying.

Securing tenure
On the tenure track? Here are four keys to making sure you get the ultimate prize.

Opening minds to the ‘wonder years’
Psychologist Karen Cadigan is teaching policymakers and the public about early childhood.

Quick reads 

• Five factors influence your taste in music 

• Try the free APA Journal app 

• Chimps’ laughter: Not just monkey see, monkey do 

• Watching risky behaviors increases people’s inclination to try them 

• Employees want more recognition, growth opportunity 

• New brain imaging technique captures elusive deep neurons 

• Marijuana addiction a growing risk as society grows more tolerant

In Brief
A sample of recently published findings.

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