APA Monitor on Psychology

Monitor on Psychology

FEATURES

COVER STORY

THE FUTURE OF REMOTE WORK

Psychologists are studying ways to maximize the benefits of remote work and help teams work well together

SUPPORT FOR CENTRAL AMERICANS

Psychologists work to help citizens cope with the conditions that are compelling thousands to leave those countries

NEWS
RETOOLING PSYCH 101
An APA initiative provides guidance for those who teach introductory psychology

LAB WORK
EASING THE BURDEN OF CHILDREN'S PAIN
Research lab gets pain relief findings to patients, parents and health-care providers

CE CORNER

SPOTTING THE SIGNS OF MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

An estimated 15% to 20% of people over age 65 meet the criteria for mild cognitive impairment—the changes that exist between normal aging and dementia

ACCELERATING YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER

INSIDERS’ TACTICS FOR SECURING TENURE
Advice on how to assemble portfolios that impress tenure review committees

HOW TO BE A MORE PRODUCTIVE WRITER
Advice on how to adjust your mindset and schedule to maximize the impact on your field

FACULTY SALARIES ARE IDLING
Academic psychology salaries lag behind faculty salaries in other disciplines

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IN BRIEF
WORKDAYS ARE NOT FOR PLAY
Fathers develop stronger attachments with their kids doing workday child-care-related tasks
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DIVERSITY AMONG PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY

Insight on percentage of race and ethnicity by gender among faculty

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BY THE NUMBERS
YES, SHE CAN

Most Americans think women are as competent and smart as men, which is a major change from decades ago

Date created: 2019

OCTOBER 2019

October 2019 Monitor on Psychology

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