The Psychwatch Newsletter
Volume 10, May 12, 2007
Editors: Chris Nuesell, Ph.D. and Fritz Galette, Ph.D.

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Psych in the News: 

1) "Mirror Neurons: How We Reflect on Behavior"- APS, 5/07.

2) "Body satisfaction reflects self-esteem for most teens"- Reuters, 5/10/07.

3) "Banner Ads Work -- Even If You Don't Notice Them At All"- Science Daily, 5/11/07.

4) "Exposure to Trauma Can Affect Brain Function in Healthy People Several Years After Event; May Increase Susceptibility to Mental Health Problems In The Future"- APA, 5/6/07.

5) "For better or for worse -- Optimists and pessimists are influenced by different ad messages"- Eurekalert, 5/10/07.

6) "License to sin -- Asking people to think about vice increases their likelihood of giving in"- Eurekalert, 5/10/07.

7) "Test improves prediction of self-injurious behavior"- Eurekalert, 5/8/07.

8) "Bipolar spectrum disorder may be underrecognized and improperly treated"- NIMH, 5/7/07.

9) "Traumas -- such as being close to twin towers on 9/11 -- could make people's brains more reactive to fear, Cornell study shows"- Cornell University, 5/6/07.

10) "A frown or a smile? Children with autism can't discern"- Eurekalert, 5/5/07.

11) "People Misjudge Their Own Skill Level When Buying Equipment"- Science Daily, 5/11/07.


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CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS

1) Philadelphia, PA: The 17th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference For Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Exploring Eating Disorders Recovery - November 8th - 11th, 2007...

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or up-to-date conference listings, & more info about the conferences above, visit the Psychwatch Conference Page. To post a conference, write to webmaster@psychwatch.com.



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) NEW YORK, USA: THE ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - seeks counselors to join our highly regarded and innovative substance abuse treatment program...

2) OHIO, USA: Psychologist/LPCC needed to provide clinical services in Dover, Ohio private practice...

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