March 2007 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 38 No. 3
On the Cover: Robot prodigy
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Move over, mice
Robots that learn may be the hot new research subjects for developmental psychologists, lending new insights on human development and learning.
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Conversing with copycats
Psychologists are using computer models to re-evaluate how humans learn their first tongue.
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R2-D2's social lessons
Could robots help provide better diagnostic tools for children with autism?
SCIENCE WATCH
With hours of training, animals can learn to solve simple math problems, but do they have a natural number sense?
IN BRIEF
ETHICS ROUNDS
An inspiring conference and summit enhances and elaborates our understanding of professional ethics.
Features
Psychologists and geographers together study spatial thinking and skills.
What to know about discontinuation of psychotropic medications.
APA and the California Psychological Association successfully challenge a court action involving confidential client communications.
Psychologists are taking a more comprehensive approach to wellness at work.
Some push for a new DSM category for children who undergo multiple, complex traumas.
The 2007 multicultural conference focused on addressing past hurts, current conflicts and future challenges.
Psychologist Terry Cline will lead efforts to promote resiliency and recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
A Div. 47-approved proficiency defines the skills that sport psychologists need.
COLUMNS
From the CEO
Judicial Notebook
President's Column
Professional Point
Speaking of Education