Watch and learn! Carefully selected media links will help bring key concepts and theories to life, preparing you for your studies and exams. 

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• American Psychological Association (APA)
  The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest professional association for psychologists. Psychology graduate and undergraduate students can become student affiliates of the organization. The APA is designed for professionals interested in all aspects of psychology: psychological research, clinical practice, consultation, and public policy. This link provides the latest information about the APA’s activities regarding children and adolescents.

• APA Division 12: Society of Clinical Psychology
  The APA is divided into divisions, which reflect sub-disciplines within the broad field of psychology. Division 12 is dedicated to research and practice related to clinical psychology. The “treatments” tab on this site will direct you to evidence-based treatments for various disorders.

• APA Division 53: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
  Division 53 is dedicated to the advancement of clinical child and adolescent psychology. Locate the section of this website that is labeled “student resources.” It contains information about the field of clinical child and adolescent psychology as well as the education and training experiences needed to become a professional child psychologist.

• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
  The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) is an interdisciplinary organization committed to the advancement of a scientific approach to the understanding and treating psychological disorders. It is one of the leading organizations for the empirically based treatment of psychological disorders. On their website, locate the link “For the Public” and the subsection entitled Guidelines for Choosing a Behavior Therapist.

• Association for Psychological Science (APS)
  The Association for Psychological Science is an organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology. APS is comprised of psychologists chiefly interested in psychological research, teaching, and the application of psychological science to real-world phenomena. Students can become affiliates of the organization. On this site, try to locate the “students” page and learn more about how student affiliates can earn grant money to conduct research or attend the APS annual professional meeting.

• Psychological Science in the Public Interest
  Psychological Science in the Public Interest is a terrific journal that addresses topics in which psychological science can inform and improve the lives of people’s everyday lives. Recent topics have included gender differences in science and mathematics, the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, and the effects of neurotoxins on child development. Access is available online. Try to find the 2013 article entitled Improving Students’ Learning.

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  This is a good starting page for individuals interested in child and adolescent psychiatry. Students interested in becoming a child psychiatrist might consult the link for “Medical Students and Residents” to learn more information. There are also wonderful links for potential consumers of child and adolescent psychiatric services.

• Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
  SRCD is a multidisciplinary professional organization that seeks to promote research in the field of human development, to foster the exchange of information among scientists and other professionals, and to encourage applications of research findings. SRCD publishes Child Development, an outstanding journal on issues of developmental psychology and human development. On the SRCD webpage, try to locate the section entitled, “Ethical standards for research with children.”

• Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP)
  SSCP is a professional organization which seeks the integration of the scientist and the practitioner in training, research, and applied activities. It has affiliations with both the American Psychological Association (Division 12) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS). Try to find the wonderful “SSCP Students” section.

• Manifesto for a Science of Clinical Psychology
  This link will take you to the full text of Richard McFall’s work, provided by the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology. After reading the document, see whether you agree with McFall’s cardinal principle and “call to action.”