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Psychology

University of Akron Conference – Mental Health Care in America

April 13, 2009

The Archives of the History of American Psychology (AHAP) with the generous support of the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation will present a conference on Mental Health Care in America. This two-day event will be held on the campus of The University of Akron at The Quaker Square Inn. The meeting will be held Next Thursday [...]

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Book Review of Gladwell’s Outliers

April 1, 2009

Malcolm Gladwell does not need my recommendation to sell books. His new book, Outliers: The Story of Success, follows the bestsellers The Tipping Point and Blink.
For those in Psychology or Human Resource Management, some of the material Gladwell covers will be familiar. The reader will also notice that he often chooses to leave out research [...]

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In a Career Transition: A Helpful Blog and Book

February 17, 2009

Are you currently undergoing a career transition? You are not alone.
A few years ago, a good friend of mine, Diane Wilson, wrote a book on career transitions. It was an excellent book that sold well, but today, the advice in the book is even more appropriate. Diane also has started blogging again and you can find [...]

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Psychology Archives Resumes Colloquium Series

February 3, 2009

The Psychology Archives at the University of Akron will welcome Professor Robert H. Wozniak to The University of Akron campus on Thursday, February 5th. Dr. Wozniak will be here from 12:30 – 2 pm in Room 312 of the Student Union to discuss “It’s Not Just All About Information: Books in the History  of Psychology”. This [...]

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Reporting Standards for Research in Psychology

December 27, 2008

The American Psychologist for December of 2008 includes an article on “Reporting Standards for Research in Psychology.” These standards are intended to bring psychology in-line with other groups adopting standards for evidence based practice. In that many disciplines adopt APA Publication Standards, any such set of guidelines will be very influential. The standards will impact areas [...]

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Psychology Licensing and Cultural Competence

October 20, 2008

For those interested in licensing, there is a great article by Stephen DeMers (ASPPB) on “Changes in Training and Practice of Psychologists: Current Challenges for Licensing Boards” in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 2008, 473-479
Ken Pope has an excellent web site dealing with licensing issues in psychology.
For those interested in cultural competency, a report on [...]

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