February 2010 | Monitor on Psychology | Vol. 41 No. 2
COVER: Visual tricks
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The scientist at the easel
For centuries, artists have studied how human vision works. Scientists are now tapping into that wisdom and shedding light on masterpieces.
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How artists see
Painters may view scenes in a way that's similar to how the world really is: A mishmash of colors, lines and shapes.
IN BRIEF
PRACTICE PROFILE
James Angelos helps State Department employees perform their best in a war zone.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Psychologist David Anderegg wants to do away with America’s anti-intellectual labels.
TIME CAPSULE
One of the first female psychologists tried to bring gender research out of the dark ages.
FEATURES
Professors are podcasting to showcase psychology’s breadth and link research to everyday life.
To improve access to care for Native Americans, the Indian Health Service and two APA divisions are expanding RxP training.
Educators worry that the psych history course may become a thing of the past.
Psychologists are playing an increasing role in cardiac rehab, helping patients change harmful habits and embrace healthier ones. But these specialists are still in short supply.
With more foreign-born clients seeking psychological help, practitioners are relying on language interpreters to improve therapy. Here’s how to make these relationships successful.
Her top priorities include communicating psychological research to the public and helping early career psychologists reduce their education debt.
Mark Hilsenroth will work to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Anne E. Kazak, the incoming editor of Health Psychology, will emphasize putting research into practice.
A new editor broadens the jurisdiction of Psychology, Public Policy and Law.
ON YOUR BEHALF
What APA is doing for you
RANDOM SAMPLE
SCIENCE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Psychologists promote the importance of their research at a critical time in health-care reform.
COLUMNS
From the CEO
In the Public Interest
Judicial Notebook
President's Column
Science Directions
