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Teach Your Children Well: Focused, Happier Kids Grow Up to be Healthier Adults, Study Finds (05/06/09)
WASHINGTON—Children who can stay focused and don’t sweat the small stuff have a better shot at good health in adulthood -- and this is especially true for girls, according to a new study.
Memory Grows Less Efficient Very Early in Alzheimer's Disease (05/04/09)
WASHINGTON—Even very early in Alzheimer's disease, people become less efficient at separating important from less important information, a new study has found.
Living Outside the Box: New Evidence Shows Going Abroad Linked to Creativity (04/23/09)
WASHINGTON—Living in another country can be a cherished experience, but new research suggests it might also help expand minds. This research, published by the American Psychological Association, is the first of its kind to look at the link between living abroad and creativity.
Saying it Again: Psychologists May Never Participate in Torture (04/22/09)
This release is an opinion editorial by the president of the American Psychological Association responding to recent media reports surrounding Bush administration memos seeking to justify the use of harsh interrogation techniques.
The Psychological Impact of Globalization (04/09/09)
WASHINGTON—Five Questions for Chris E. Stout, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who has studied the impact of globalization on people’s lives.
Iowa Court Says Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional (04/03/09)
WASHINGTON—Iowa has become the third U.S. state in which marriage is legal for same-sex couples by virtue of the April 2, 2009, ruling of the Iowa Supreme Court in the case of Varnum v. Brien, No. 07-1499 (Iowa Sup. Ct., April 3, 2009).
Community Program Successful in Preventing Child Abuse - Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month (04/01/09)
WASHINGTON—To mark Child Abuse Prevention Month, APA spoke with Dr. Gary Melton about the success of his community program and why it is working so well.
Health care reform must include psychological services (03/27/09)
WASHINGTON—The link between mind and body health cannot be ignored as the nation looks to heal its ailing health care system—that was the message from the American Psychological Association today at a congressional briefing co-sponsored by the National Academies of Practice.
Groups Share Information in Workplace, But Not the 'Right' Information (03/23/09)
WASHINGTON—From the operating room to the executive board room, the benefits of working in teams have long been touted. But a new analysis of 22 years of applied psychological research shows that teams tend to discuss information they already know and that “talkier” teams are less effective.
Federally Funded Treatment Effectiveness Research Should Include Behavioral and Psychosocial Interventions, Says APA President (03/20/09)
WASHINGTON—APA President James H. Bray, PhD spoke to the IOM's Committee on Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities. IOM has been asked by Congress, in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, to recommend spending priorities on comparative effectiveness research to the secretary of health and human services.
Contrary to Widely Held Beliefs, Romance Can Last in Long-Term Relationships, Say Researchers (03/17/09)
WASHINGTON—Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships and progress into a companionship/friendship-type love, a new study has found. Romantic love can last a lifetime and lead to happier, healthier relationships.
Experienced Air Traffic Controllers Work Smarter, Not Harder, Making Up For Normal Mental Aging (03/16/09)
WASHINGTON—Older air traffic controllers can head off mid-air collisions at least as well as younger controllers, using experience to compensate for age-related declines in mental sharpness.
When It Comes to Drinking, College Men Not Looking For a 'Girl Gone Wild' (03/09/09)
WASHINGTON—College women may be drinking to excess to impress their male counterparts on campuses across the country, but a new study suggests most college men are not looking for a woman to match them drink for drink.
Lack of Ability Does Not Explain Women's Decisions to Opt Out of Math-Intensive Science Careers, According to Study (03/03/09)
WASHINGTON—Women don’t choose careers in math-intensive fields, such as computer science, physics, technology, engineering, chemistry, and higher mathematics, because they want the flexibility to raise children, or because they prefer other fields of science that are less math-intensive--not because they lack mathematical ability, according to a new study.
Top Employers Find That In Tough Economic Times, A Healthy, Productive Workplace is More Important Than Ever (03/02/09)
WASHINGTON—While the impact of the economy can be felt across all industries, workplaces that continue to invest in employees during tough economic times reap rewards for employer and employees alike, reported the American Psychological Association (APA) at its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony yesterday.
Children in Single-Parent Households and Stepfamilies Benefit Most Socially From Time with Grandparents (02/23/09)
WASHINGTON—Spending time with a grandparent is linked with better social skills and fewer behavior problems among adolescents, especially those living in single-parent or stepfamily households, according to a new study.
Patients Gain Protections in Health Information Technology Law (02/18/09)
WASHINGTON—Patients across the United States will benefit from new health information technology (HIT) law providing comprehensive privacy and security standards for patient records including strong, protective provisions for psychotherapy records.
When Dreaming is Believing: Dreams Affect People's Judgment, Behavior, According to New Study (02/17/09)
WASHINGTON—While science tries to understand the stuff dreams are made of, humans, from cultures all over the world, continue to believe that dreams contain important hidden truths, according to newly published research.
Five Questions for John Dovidio, PhD (02/11/09)
WASHINGTON—To mark Black History Month, the American Psychological Association spoke with Dr. Dovidio about racial attitudes in the United States, particularly in light of the election of the first African-American president.
Four Questions for Bertha Holliday, PhD (02/11/09)
WASHINGTON—To mark Black History Month, the American Psychological Association spoke with Dr. Holliday about the psychological and behavioral aspects of racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States and what can be done, particularly in light of the election of the first African-American president.
Students Who Feel Connected to Peers, Teachers are More Inclined to Warn of Dangerous Fellow Student (02/11/09)
WASHINGTON—Students who feel connected to their peers and teachers are more inclined to alert a teacher or principal if they hear a fellow student "wants to do something dangerous," according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
State Association Leader Tapped To Fill APA Governance Affairs Position (02/09/09)
WASHINGTON—Nancy Gordon Moore, PhD, has been named APA's executive director for governance affairs.
APA Hails SCHIP Enactment as Safety Net for Low-Income Children (02/05/09)
WASHINGTON—The American Psychological Association today welcomed the signing of a law expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by issuing a public statement.
Vascular Drug Found to Improve Learning and Memory in Middle-Aged Rats (02/02/09)
WASHINGTON—A team of Arizona psychologists, geneticists and neuroscientists has reported that a safe and effective drug used to treat vascular problems in the brain has improved spatial learning and working memory in middle-aged rats.
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