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Contents Practice, virtually Research suggests that using avatars in therapy, business consulting and training may be as effective as their real-life counterparts, and may have other benefits as well. Here’s a glimpse into this digital world. 48 The legal and ethical issues of virtual therapy Psychology is developing guidelines for practitioners in this rapidly changing area. 52 Corbis 18 22 34 6 ‘our health at risk’ APA’s latest survey finds that many Americans don’t understand how stress can undermine their health. APA endorses higher education guidelines New standards for undergraduate learning aim to help universities serve students better. Help for struggling veterans Psychologists are involved in a new type of court that helps veterans on the wrong side of the law get the help they need to restart their lives. 40 62 68 Driving out cancer disparities With a $1.7 million CDC grant, APA is rallying communities and psychologists to bring cancer prevention and care to underserved populations. Bringing life into focus A generation of adults who came of age too early to be diagnosed with childhood ADHD is finding that later-inlife treatment can bring great rewards. Pay attention to me Undiagnosed ADHD affects millions of adults — and their romantic relationships. M o n i to r o n p s yc h o l o g y • M a rc h 2 0 1 2

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - March 2012

Monitor on Psychology - March 2012
Letters
President’s column
Contents
From the CEO
Supreme Court rejects eyewitness protections
New member benefit: prevention screenings
A psychodynamic treatment for PTSD shows promise for soldiers
Was ‘Little Albert’ ill during the famed conditioning study?
New research identifies ways to improve eyewitness identifications
In Brief
‘Our health at risk’
Perspective on Practice
APA endorses higher education guidelines
TIME CAPSULE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Help for struggling veterans
Driving out cancer disparities
In the Public Interest
SCIENCE WATCH
Practice, virtually
The legal and ethical issues of virtual therapy
Psychologist PROFILE
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGY
Bringing life into focus
Pay attention to me
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Division Spotlight
Personalities

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