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A P A A N N U A L C O N V E N T I O N D I V I S I O N H I G H L I G H T S APA divisions, Psi Beta and Psi Chi are hosting these sessions at APA’s Annual Convention, Aug. 2–5, in Orlando, Fla. All programs are subject to change. Div. 2 (Society for the Teaching of Psychology) “Power of Design: Innovations for Teaching Online/ Hybrid and Face2Face Classes,” Diane L. Finley, PhD, Christopher K. Randall, PhD, Diane M. Reddy, PhD. Chair: Regan A.R. Gurung, PhD. Discussant: Robin K. Morgan, PhD. Aug. 2, 2–3:50 p.m. “From Getting Your Feet Wet to Diving In — Conducting SoTL Research as an Early Career Psychologist,” Jared W. Keeley, PhD, Jessica J. Good, PhD, Stephanie E. Afful, PhD, Jennifer J. Stiegler Balfour, PhD. Co-chairs: Stephanie E. Afful, PhD, Sadie Leder, PhD. Discussant: Sadie Leder, PhD. Aug. 3, 10–11:50 a.m. “From Soldier to Student — Helping Veterans Succeed in College,” Craig J. Bryan, PhD, Ted Bonar, PhD, Mary E. McNaughton Cassill, PhD. Chair: Mary E. McNaughton Cassill, PhD. Discussant: David Rudd, PhD. Aug. 3, 4–4:50 p.m. Div. 3 (Experimental) “Comparative Approaches to Episodic Memory,” Jonathon D. Crystal, PhD, Raymond Kesner, PhD, Norbert Fortin, PhD, Michael H. Ferkin, PhD. Chair: Jonathon D. Crystal, PhD. Aug. 3, 9–10:50 a.m. “Outwitting the Wisdom of the Body — Interrelationships Between Obesity and Cognitive Functioning — I,” Terry Davidson, PhD, Dana M. Small, PhD. Chair: Terry Davidson, PhD. Aug. 3, 11–11:50 a.m. “How the Hunter-Gatherer Became a Glutton,” Neil E. Rowland, PhD. Chair: Chana Akins, PhD. Aug. 4, 11–11:50 a.m. Div. 5 (Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics) “Understanding and Predicting Violent Behavior — A Variety of Pathways,” Mark Freeman, PhD, Amy E. Schmidt, PhD, Irving B. Weiner, PhD, Lisa L. Harlow, PhD, Thanos Patelis, PhD. Chair: Marcia M. Andberg, PhD. Discussant: Susana Urbina, PhD. Aug. 2, 9–10:50 a.m. Div. 7 (Developmental) “Theory of Mind: Better Methods, Clearer Findings, More Development,” G. Stanley Hall Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology winner Henry Wellman, PhD. Aug. 3, 11–11:50 a.m. “Children’s Self-Regulation: Conceptual Issues and Relations to Developmental Outcomes,” Div. 7 presidential address by Nancy Eisenberg, PhD. Aug. 4, 11–11:50 a.m. “Contexts and Adolescent Development,” Bronfenbrenner Award for Lifetime Contribution to Developmental Psychology winner Jacqueline Eccles, PhD. Aug. 4, 4–4:50 p.m. Div. 8 (Society for Personality and Social Psychology) “Beyond Positive Psychology?” James K. McNulty, PhD. Aug. 2, 11–11:50 a.m. “Attachment Processes and Emotion Regulation in Adult Relationships,” Paula R. Pietromonaco, PhD. Aug. 2, 1–1:50 p.m. “Deprejudice: Crossing the Clinical-Social Divide to Unify Depression and Prejudice,” Div. 8 presidential address by Patricia G. Devine, PhD. Aug. 4, 1–1:50 p.m. Div. 9 (Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues) “Economic Justice and Psychology’s Role in Promoting Positive Social Change,” Laura Smith, PhD, Bernice Lott, PhD, Harmony A. Reppond, Wendy R. Williams, PhD. Chair: Faye Reimers, PhD. Discussant: Heather E. Bullock, PhD. Aug. 3, 8–8:50 a.m. “Dimensions of LGBT Parenting in Florida and Beyond,” Henny M.W. Bos, PhD, Leslie Cooper, JD, Emily Hecht McGowan, JD, Shara Sand, PsyD. Chair: Alex Ingrams. Aug. 4, 1–1:50 p.m. “Troubling Calls for Evidence — How Much Do Policymakers Really Want to Know About Justice?” Sara McClelland, PhD, Brett Stoudt, PhD, Lisa P. Stevens, PhD. Chair: Michelle Fine, PhD. Discussant: Susan Opotow, PhD. Aug. 5, 8–8:50 a.m. 61 JUNE 2012 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY

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

Monitor on Psychology - June 2012
Letters
President’s column
Contents
From the CEO
Give an Hour founder is one of Time magazine’s ‘most influential’
APA treatment guidelines panels are being formed
APA supports ‘Speak Up For Kids’
In Brief
Time Capsule
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Questionaire
APA honors Howell
Science Watch
Science Directions
What you should know about online education
Speaking of Education
Psychologist Profile
Redefining masculinity
Miscarriage and loss
Something for everyone
Candidates weigh in
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - June 2012