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thursday, august 2, 2012 afternoon half-day workshops 1:00–4:50 p.m. 116 Beginner’s Guide to Structural Equation Modeling: Basic Concepts and Applications 4 CE CrEdits This introductory workshop presents a nonmathematical introduction to the underlying rationale and basic concepts associated with structural equation modeling (SEM). Participants are shown how to: (a) decompose basic models into linear structural equations that describe hypothesized structures, 30 EnrollmEnt limit introductory (b) evaluate model “fit” to the data, and (c) determine the need for and assess findings from post hoc model fitting. A basic knowledge of multiple regression is recommended. Leader: Barbara M. Byrne, PhD, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada 117 Developing a Personal Program of Professional Publishing 4 CE CrEdits This intermediate workshop focuses on authoring articles ultimately accepted for publication in peer-reviewed professional journals, book chapters, and books. The workshop will review the types of scholarly contributions available to 30 EnrollmEnt limit IntermedIate aspiring authors, ranging from letters to the editor and book reviews through randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. Leader: Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 118 Dissociative Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Informed Treatment for Clinicians, Forensic Evaluators, and Researchers 4 CE CrEdits This introductory workshop provides training in a reliable methodology to evaluate and inform treatment for dissociation. Considered the diagnostic gold standard, the SCID-D semi-structured clinical interview (American Psychiatric Publishing, 1994) allows clinicians to assess and document the severity of key dissociative symptoms and diagnose dissociative disorders. 50 EnrollmEnt limit introductory Leader: Marlene Steinberg, MD, Independent Practice, Naples, FL Afternoon snacks and beverages will be provided. 20 For full workshop descriptions and to enroll: www.apa.org/convention/ce-workshops

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

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Math + science + motherhood = a tough combination
The rights of indigenous people take center stage at AAAS meeting
Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way
Good Governance Project moves into its next phase
APA publishes third edition of seminal ADHD book for kids
Government Relations Update
In Brief
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Psychology’s first forays into film
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Presidential programming
Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards
Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting
Science Watch
Homing in on sickle cell disease
Psychologist Profile
Alone in the ‘hole’
Public Interest
State Leadership Conference ‘12
Perspective on Practice
Education tops council’s agenda
Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president
Presidential election guidelines
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Support for sexual miniorities
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012