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40 42 44 46 48 50 54 56 58 60 72 A new way to combat prejudice Stanford University researcher Carol S. Dweck, PhD, has found a way to change people’s minds to reduce prejudice and bullying. Retraining the biased brain Is it possible to break people of unconscious prejudice? One researcher’s work suggests it is. Suppressing the ‘white bears’ Meditation, mindfulness and other tools can help us avoid unwanted thoughts, says social psychologist Daniel Wegner. How to eat better — mindlessly Psychologist Brian Wansink says that small changes in our environment can help us overcome our natural tendency to overeat. Protect your aging brain There is plenty we can do now to reduce our risk for Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows. Must babies always breed marital discontent? John and Julie Gottman have developed interventions that prevent the spiraling negativity that’s all too common among new parents. Outing addiction A famous Eugene O’Neill play enacted at APA’s convention spurred discussion of ways psychologists can combat the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Flourish 2051 Martin E.P. Seligman’s new initiative calls for a global boost in well-being by 2051. The danger of stimulants Stimulant drugs damage the brain’s decisionmaking abilities, revving up the course of addiction and making it harder for people to quit, research suggests. Keys to making integrated care work Psychologists discuss how they are able to improve access to care for underserved populations. PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs During APA’s convention, a force of psychologists went to Capitol Hill to advocate for two psychology workforce programs. 76 78 80 82 92 5 9 The psychology of spending cuts Now more than ever, key federal programs need psychologists’ support on Capitol Hill. APA’s strategic plan goes live At its meeting during APA’s Annual Convention, the Council of Representatives approves funds for APA’s top priorities, including an analysis of psychology’s work force and an expansion of the association’s public education campaign. Visionary leaders The American Psychological Foundation unveiled a permanent wall of ‘Visionary Circle’ donors at APA headquarters. Bravo! APA honors psychology’s best at its 2011 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. Vote on bylaws amendments Next month, APA members will be asked to vote on changes to the association’s bylaws. Departments President’s Column From the CEO Upfront Live science on the showroom floor Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study Ready, set, mentor Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’ Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water What’s ahead for psychology practice? A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process 25 71 In Brief Science Directions 10 11 17 18 19 12 12 20 13 21 14 15 21 22 15 16 23 24 Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity Popular media’s message to girls Bullying may contribute to lower test scores A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex? Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters Building a better tomato How will China’s only children care for their aging parents? ‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY 7

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - October 2011

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
President’s Column
Subtle and stunning slights
Contents
From the CEO
Live science on the showroom floor
Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study
Ready, set, mentor
Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’
Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds
Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why
From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water
What’s ahead for psychology practice?
A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process
Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity
Popular media’s message to girls
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex?
Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters
Building a better tomato
How will China’s only children care for their aging parents?
‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market
Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent
In Brief
Boosting minority achievement
Where’s the progress?
And social justice for all
Helping new Americans find their way
Segregation’s ongoing legacy
A new way to combat prejudice
Retraining the biased brain
Suppressing the ‘white bears’
How to eat better — mindlessly
Protect your aging brain
Must babies always breed marital discontent?
Outing addiction
Flourish 2051
The danger of stimulants
Keys to making integrated care work
Is technology ruining our kids?
Facebook: Friend or foe?
The promise of Web 3.0
NIMH invests in IT enhanced interventions
Science Directions
Science Directions
PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs
The psychology of spending cuts
APA’s strategic plan goes live
Visionary leaders
Bravo!
Vote on bylaws amendments

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011