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Psychological Science Agenda

A publication of the Science Directorate
October 2012 | Vol. 26, No. 10

Science Brief

More than words: Disfluencies, emphasis and gesture aid in communication

By Duane G. Watson More than words: disfluencies, emphasis and gesture aid in communication

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Science highlights from the October Monitor

Catching autism earlier
A flood of new research is advancing our understanding of autism and highlighting the need for earlier interventions.

 

The ghost in the lab
In a new book, developmental psychologist Jerome Kagan offers his take on the biggest challenges facing psychological research — and outlines a few “modest suggestions” to address them.

 

Overcoming temptation
A twist on Pavlov’s famous conditioning experiment could point the way to new treatments for drug addiction and overeating.

 

Bringing books to life
Psychologists' research points to new ways to nurture young readers.

 

Parenting that works
Seven research-backed ways to improve parenting.

 

Time Capsule
Notes on a scandal
How a racy rumor about the father of behaviorism made its way into 200 psychology textbooks.

 

In Brief
Snapshots of recently published findings.

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