May 2011 | Monitor on Psychology | Vol. 42 No. 5
COVER: See you in Washington
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New research, new insights
APA’s 2011 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 4–7, offers an impressive lineup of plenary speakers. Here are just a few.
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Psychology’s push for social justice
This year’s presidential programming asks how psychological science can help ensure access to opportunities for all Americans.
SCIENCE WATCH
New techniques are allowing researchers to measure how the environment affects gene expression, leading to some remarkable insights, including the finding that loneliness primes the immune system to turn on its inflammatory response — a risk factor for disease.
PRACTICE PROFILE
Kentucky state prisons have had a 5 percent drop in recidivism, thanks in part to programs spearheaded by Dr. Elizabeth W. McKune.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Psychologist Karen Cadigan is teaching policymakers and the public about early childhood.
TIME CAPSULE
In 1925, a group of early child psychologists sought to procure infants they could raise in a laboratory setting and study around the clock. Just what were they thinking?
FEATURES
Psychologists’ research plays prominent role at a March 10 conference on preventing bullying.
Through public awareness campaigns, education and advocacy, psychologists are working to end human trafficking.
An APA online program trains K–12 teachers on how to handle disruptive classroom behaviors.
Terry Gock is donating 10 percent of his estate to the American Psychological Foundation.
UPFRONT
- Five factors influence your taste in music
- Try the free APA Journal app
- Chimps’ laughter: Not just monkey see, monkey do
- Watching risky behaviors increases people’s inclination to try them
- Employees want more recognition, growth opportunity
- New brain imaging technique captures elusive deep neurons
- Marijuana addiction a growing risk as society grows more tolerant
EARLY-CAREER PSYCHOLOGY
On the tenure track? Here are four keys to making sure you get the ultimate prize.
ON YOUR BEHALF
What APA can do for you
RANDOM SAMPLE
STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
At the State Leadership Conference, former Surgeon General David Satcher was among those calling for psychologists to take a greater role in shaping the nation’s health-care system.
The profession’s support has been critical to health-care reform efforts, said the House Democratic leader.
Over the next decade, insurance company consolidation, Medicaid expansion and accountability requirements will reshape the field.
Good news: Most health plans are complying with the new mental health parity law.
Volunteer groups and nonprofits give psychologists several ways to donate their services.
At a session focused on “productive disruption,” practitioners challenged the way the profession functions and identified what needs to change to secure psychology’s future.
Researchers, clinicians and journalists share tips on how to ace interviews.
APA celebrates 14 companies that are helping employees thrive.
During the State Leadership Conference, psychology leaders met with congressional representatives and staff to advocate for issues key to practitioners.
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COLUMNS
From the CEO
In the Public Interest
Judicial Notebook
Perspective on Practice
President's Column