October 2012 | Monitor on Psychology

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

Jennifer Kelly has a knack for communicating with politicians — a talent that is benefiting psychologists and those they serve.

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.

How a racy rumor about the father of behaviorism made its way into 200 psychology textbooks.

Earmarks $3 million to increase the number of accredited internship slots and adopts a resolution on psychotherapy effectiveness.

APA’s input shaped behavioral health recommendations for the national plan for Alzheimer’s disease.

Determining your responsibilities when you believe a colleague may have behaved unethically.

Psychologists' research points to new ways to nurture young readers.

Seven research-backed ways to improve parenting.

APA recognizes the counseling psychology program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for its Science-Practitioner-Advocate model.

APA congressional fellows shape — and are shaped by — the policymaking process.

Proposed changes involve Council seats for ethnic psychology associations, presidential candidates and the composition of the Board of Education Affairs.

APF Pearson Early Career grantee Aaron Lyon is working to bring more evidence-based mental health interventions to school children.

Psychologists are helping young couples stay afloat financially in increasingly turbulent economic waters.