July/August 2006 Monitor on Psychology

July/August 2006 | Monitor on Psychology | Vol. 37 No. 7

COVER:
Office bullies

Still wearing the ‘kick me’ sign
Bullying isn't confined to childhood—it also happens in the workplace, where it's garnering more research attention.
Uncivil rights
General bullying is often accompanied by sexual and gender harassment.
Bullying stems from fear, apathy
A workplace culture of permissiveness, blame and inaction can foster bullying.
Worrying for a living?
Bullying in the office can cause headaches, heartache and other health threats.
Banishing bullying
Communication training, well-publicized policies and even theater productions help reduce interpersonal aggression in workplaces.

SCIENCE WATCH

The humility hormone?

New research suggests people with low testosterone levels are happier out of the limelight.

IN BRIEF

FEATURES

To outline, or not to outline?

New research sheds light on how to help people juggle the multiple and often contradictory demands of writing.

Cupid under the microscope

Presenters illustrated romantic love's sway over cognition, behavior and emotion at the Midwestern Psychological Association conference.

Making integrated health care a reality

Psychologists and physicians team up at a community health clinic.

VA psychology conference spotlights future leaders, new directions

Psychology’s prescribing pioneers

Medical and prescribing psychologists in Louisiana and New Mexico claim added patient benefits.

Helping colleagues to help themselves

Colleague-assistance programs such as Colorado's serve as models for state associations interested in helping distressed psychologists.

‘The bird lady’

Diane Winn sings the praises of a second career as a wildlife rehabilitator.

Frisky, but more risky

High sensation-seekers' quest for new experiences leads some to the high-stress jobs society needs done but makes others vulnerable to reckless behavior.

Primed to shine

What's the best way to land—and max—an internship interview? Here's advice from those who consider your application and do the interviewing.

Trends for new graduates

A recently released APA survey shows postdocs are still on the rise, among other trends.

Ditch the delay tactics

Setting daily goals while keeping broad aims in mind helps students beat dissertation procrastination.

Postgrad finances 101

Financial experts offer tips to help you start off your working life on the right financial track.

Ethics and interrogations: Comparing and contrasting the American Psychological, American Medical and American Psychiatric Association positions

A mission to protect

Psychologist Celia Fisher reviews ethics of human-dosing studies in her work on a new EPA federal advisory committee.

A CLOSER LOOK

Science for practice

Div. 41 members use science to develop practical interventions in the criminal justice system.

EARLY-CAREER PSYCHOLOGY

License to move

Build flexibility into your licensure now to maximize your mobility later, experts advise.

PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE

Psychologists on the Hill

This year's congressional fellows bring psychological expertise to issues such as veterans' mental health, HIV/AIDS services and violence in the media.