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CONTENTS Women find it harder to trumpet their accomplishments, research suggests. Here’s advice on how to be more comfortable promoting yourself, no matter what your gender. 44 DEGREE INSIGHT 16 Grad school traps Eight hazards to avoid on the way to your degree. Study smart Make the most of your study time with these drawn-fromthe-research tips. 32 36 Midlife grad students As the bad economy puts a squeeze on the number of older graduate students, some universities aim to ease their way. 40 20 CAREER CENTER Postgrad growth area: Designing workplace wellness programs Companies are getting serious about employee health, and psychologists are leading the way. Using social media in your research Experts explore the practicalities of observing human behavior through Facebook and Twitter. Are you really ready for private practice? As a new psychologist, starting your own business is no easy feat. Here’s advice to smooth the way. 24 Photos.com Grad school traps 4 • gradPSYCH 16  http://www.Photos.com

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GradPSYCH - November 2011
Contents
Most practice-oriented psychology students Google their clients
Does romance quash women’s interest in science?
Goodbye to the ad hoc postdoc
Graduate students take on Capitol Hill
Media Picks
Odd Jobs
Research Roundup
Grad school traps
Chair’s Corner
Postgrad growth area: Designing workplace wellness programs
Study smart
Fighting food addiction
Matters to a Degree
Using social media in your research
Midlife grad students
Are you really ready for private practice?
Bulletin Board
Jobs, internships, postdocs and other opportunities
The Back Page

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