November 2009 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 40 No. 10
On the Cover: Understanding terrorism
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Understanding terrorism
Psychologists are amassing more concrete data on the factors that lead some people to terrorism—and using those insights to develop ways to thwart it.
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With terrorism, labeling has implications
The words and concepts we use to discuss terrorism and counterterrorism can have profound implications for how countries, populations and individuals behave.
SCIENCE WATCH
A central mission of zoos and aquariums is to educate visitors about conservation. Is the message getting through?
PRACTICE PROFILE
These four psychologists joined the U.S. Public Health Service to bring mental health care to military members and underserved civilians.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Timothy J. DeVoogd's tour of Latin America and the Caribbean connects scientists and governments with U.S. expertise, and vice versa.
ETHICS ROUNDS
TIME CAPSULE
Science sought to discover the secret of his baseball prowess.
Features
Trapped in a sand snare? Don't worry, your sisters will come to your aid.
An NIH initiative is helping researchers get more out of patient surveys.
A network of data will offer a national picture of student well-being.
An APA Advanced Training Institute teaches researchers a new way to glean insights from their data.
With a growing body of research supporting yoga's mental health benefits, psychologists are weaving the practice into their work with clients.
Psychologists continue their work helping families cope in the aftermath of all-too-common suicides by American Indian youth.
A cognitive training program is helping older adults maintain their mobility and drive safely.
An APA effort has increased the number of ethnic-minority students pursuing psychology careers.
The Asian American Journal of Psychology will capture the research of a growing field.
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COLUMNS
From the CEO
Judicial Notebook
Perspectives on Practice
President's Column
Speaking of Education
DEPARTMENTS
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