December 2016 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 47 No. 11
On the Cover: Policing in black and white
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Policing in black & white
Police departments are eager for ways to reduce racial disparities—and psychological research is beginning to find answers
CE CORNER
New research is exploring treatments for children who have suicidal thoughts
TIME CAPSULE
Auto magnate Edsel Ford used psychophysical tests at the World’s Fair to anoint the country’s best young driver
Features
Since 2002, more people approve of living together before marriage, premarital sex and having children outside of marriage, but fewer approve of divorce
APA and its members are advocating for a new law that would help ease the debt burden for graduate students, which has increased in recent years
When mental health and substance abuse issues are addressed by these courts, veterans have better job and housing prospects
The set of measures is useful for both researchers and clinicians alike—and can save money and time over traditional tools
Study achieves "holy grail" of behavioral cardiology research
Patricia Winter's research for the U.S. Forest Service is identifying ways to keep communities healthy in the face of climate change
When employers hire and nurture employees with disabilities, everyone benefits, research finds
Portrayals of mental health professionals in movies and television are improving—but some still fall short
In a variety of ways, reaching several diverse populations, these psychology students have become a voice for people who are too often marginalized
Psychologist Nancy Ciccolella, PsyD, helps critical care patients emerge from the extreme confusion known as intensive care unit delirium
Excellent interview skills are critical to landing the job you want. Here's how to prepare and follow up.
Whether it's a gathering of health-care providers, faculty, students or a mix, here's how to make your meetings productive
At Emulate Inc., a life sciences company in Boston, Stanley King II works out partnerships with researchers who want to use their groundbreaking "Organ-Chips"
The latest from the association on travel to Cuba, the APA presidency, internships and more
COLUMNS
Judicial Notebook
President's Column
DEPARTMENTS
American Psychological Foundation

