February 2019 | Monitor on Psychology

Vol. 50 No. 2
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On the Cover: Sex therapy for the 21st century

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Studying adolescents without parents' consent

A new APA resolution supports mature minors’ participation in research without parental permission

Need help tracking patient outcomes?

A new APA tool enables practitioners to monitor patient progress in an effort to improve care and, eventually, reimbursement

Decriminalizing homosexuality in India

The country’s Supreme Court has overturned a 19th-century ban on homosexuality. Now psychologists are combating Indian heterosexism.

4 questions for Ann Wagner

As the country’s national autism coordinator, Wagner is overseeing federal efforts to better study and serve people with autism spectrum disorders

The legacy of trauma

An emerging line of research is exploring how historical and cultural traumas affect survivors’ children for generations to come

The psychology of cyberthreats

Is your new password really hacker-proof? Is your smart fridge” or thermostat signaling when you’re not home? Psychologists are among the researchers exploring ways to better safeguard our interactions with technology.

Are humans able to make the best decisions under uncertainty?

In Wei Ji Ma’s New York University lab, researchers build mathematical and computer models to dissect human cognition and brief policymakers on the implications of psychology and neuroscience research

New ways to find the right mentor

Thanks to new technology and a variety of innovative programs, it’s easier to find a mentor suited to your needs

How to forge partnerships with physicians and others

Demand for behavioral health services in medical groups is creating new business opportunities for psychologists

Catering to the needs of workers in big tech

At Crossover Health, psychologist Ross Nelson is part of a team providing care to employees of Silicon Valley companies

Psychology's podcast pioneer

For 13 years, David Van Nuys has been bringing psychology to the public with “Shrink Rap Radio”

By the numbers: Most Americans support federal research funding

A majority believe that spending taxpayer money to advance science and medical research is worthwhile, finds a Pew Research Center poll—but there is a political divide.

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