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APA’s 2012 Annual Convention, Aug. 2–5
Presidential programming Obesity, interdisciplinary team science and interprofessional practice are this year’s APA presidential convention themes. 30 Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards Kelly D. Brownell and Rena Wing will be honored at convention. 34 Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting APA has lined up a wealth of experts to deliver plenary presentations, offering new insights for every member. 38
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Alone in the ‘hole’ Psychologists’ research explores the effects of solitary confinement. Education tops council’s agenda Action by the APA’s Council of Representatives also included funding work on telepsychology guidelines and the approval of two more APA journals. Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president Presidential election guidelines
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - May 2012