Robert W. Goy.

Acknowledges Robert W. Goy for his contributions to the understanding of the complex and reciprocal relations between hormones and behavior. Working first with rodents and then with monkeys, he provided excellent animal models for the exegesis of sexual differentiation in humans. He and his students formulated balanced views of the advantages and limitations of monkey studies for understanding related processes in people. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Goy's work are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2008 award winners.

This issue of the American Psychologist is an awards issue and presents the 2008 award winners in recognition of outstanding contributions by psychologists across an array of domains. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Professional Contributions: 1980.

Recognizing the diversity of roles and activities in which many professional psychologists are engaged, beginning in 1979 Professional Awards have been presented to three individual members of the Association whose distinguished contributions have served to advance psychology as a profession in the area of knowledge, in public service, and in professional practice. The 1980 recipients, honored at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association in Montreal, were as follows: for "Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice," Douglas W. Bray and Zygmunt A. Piotrowski; for "Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge," Leonard D. Eron; and, for "Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service," Nicholas Hobbs. A citation and brief biography for each award recipient is presented. The winners since the establishment of the awards are listed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Teaching in Psychology.

The American Psychological Foundation invites nominations for the 1981 Award for Distinguished Teaching in Psychology. The annual award, which includes a check for $1,000, is given to the recipient for his or her contributions to the teaching of psychology. The committee that selects the awardee uses the following guidelines in arriving at its choice: (a) demonstration of influence as a teacher of students who become outstanding psychologists, (b) development of effective teaching methods and/or teaching materials, (c) participation in significant research on teaching, (d) development of innovative curricula and courses, (e) outstanding performance as a classroom teacher, (f) exceptionally effective trainer of teachers of psychology, and (g) responsible for administrative facilitation of outstanding teaching. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: 1980.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest is presented to a person (or persons) who has advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by distinguished contributions in such areas as the identification or solution of significant social problems; unusual initiative or dedication, in activity that makes psychology more accessible in meeting client and/or community needs; and the integration of psychology with social action. This year awards were presented to Isidor Chein and Nicholas Hobbs at the APA convention in Montreal. Chein and Hobbs each received a check for $1,000 and an engrossed citation detailing their contributions. A citation and brief biography is presented for each award recipient. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished Scientific Awards for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology: 1980.

The Early Career Awards, given for the first time in 1974, recognize the large number of excellent young psychologists. Recipients of this award may not be more than eight years post-PhD. For purposes of this award, psychology has been divided into nine areas (human learning/cognition, psychopathology, physiological, animal, personality, developmental, methodological, social, and sensation/perception), and the awards are given in three-year cycles. The awards for 1980 were given in the areas of methodological, social, and sensation/perception psychology. Every year panels are selected for the three areas in which the award is to be given, and these panels recommend nominees to the Committee on Scientific Awards. Awardees included Baruch Fischhoff, Lynn A. Cooper, Shelley Taylor, and Camille Wortman. A citation and brief biography is presented for each award recipient. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2003 Award Winners.

Presents the 2003 APA Awards. Awards are given in the following categories: Distinguished Scientific Contributions, Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology, Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology, the Edwin B. Newman Award, Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy, Contributions to Applications of Psychology in Education and Training, and Contributions to Applied Research. Included are lists of members of the various APA committees who selected the award recipients, lists of previous awardees, and award citations, biographies, selected bibliographies and award addresses for the 2003 award winners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

American Psychological Foundation Awards for 1980: Gold Medal, Distinguished Teaching in Psychology, Development of Psychology Education in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and the National Media.

On September 2, 1980, at the annual meeting of the APA in Montreal, the American Psychological Foundation announced the recipients of the Gold Medal Award (Pauline Snedden Sears and Robert Richardson Sears), the Distinguished Teaching in Psychology Award (Elliot Aronson), the Award for the Development of Psychology Education in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean (Carlos Albizu-Miranda), and the National Media Awards (Marlene Cimons, Zick Rubin, Ellen Frank, Daniel Goleman, and Richard J. Trotter). A citation and brief biography for each award recipient is presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2004 Award Winners.

Presents the 2004 APA Awards. Awards are given in the following categories: Distinguished Scientific Contributions, Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology, Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology, Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy, Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training, Distinguised Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training, Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award, Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research, Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent or Institutional Practice in the Private Sector, Distinguished Professional Contributions to Practice in the Public Sector, APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology, Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology, and the International Humanitarian Award. Included are lists of members of the various APA committees who selected the award recipients, lists of previous awardees, and award citations, biographies, selected bibliographies and award addresses for the 2004 award winners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Shelley E. Taylor.

Acknowledges Shelley E. Taylor for outstanding contributions to social psychology and health psychology. Her fundamental contributions to basic social psychology have identified the importance of people's positive illusions, synthesized social comparison research in natural settings, and documented the asymmetrical impact of positive and negative events. In health psychology, she has brilliantly analyzed people's responses to intensely stressful negative events and created cognitive adaptation theory. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Taylor's work are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Obituary: Robert R. Zimmermann (1930-2009).

Obituary [Robert R. Zimmermann; 1930-2009]. Robert R. Zimmermann, coauthor with Harry Harlow of “Affectional Responses,” the influential article on “mother love” published in the August 1959 issue of Science, died of esophageal cancer on November 3, 2009, in Lansing, Michigan. A member of the American Psychological Association for more than 50 years, Zimmermann published 70 articles, book chapters, and reviews; was the principal investigator on numerous federal, state, and local grants; and directed nearly 20 doctoral dissertations and master’s theses. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 3, 1930, he was the son of William and Daisy Zimmermann. He is survived by his wife Marian Shaffer, two sisters, seven children, and seven grandchildren. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Robert R. Sears: Distinguished Scientific Contribution Awards for 1975.

This document presents the citation awarded to Robert R. Sears, recipient of the 1975 APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Dr. Sears published research accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Christine A. Courtois.

Acknowledges Christine A. Courtois, who has achieved national recognition for her contributions to understanding and treating incest and other forms of sexual victimization. She has provided insight and guidance in studying and treating the delicate and critical area of interpersonal victimization and posttraumatic responses. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

John C. Colletti.

John C. Colletti has used his empathy and leadership skills to develop programs and interventions focused on serving populations who are generally overlooked and consequently underserved. He has worked with men's issues in older people and serves as a leading advocate of group therapy with older adults. As an intern at Howard University Hospital, he recognized the psychological needs of minorities and educated high school students in Washington, DC, about the medical risks and psychological issues confronting African Americans with end stage organ disease. His strong affiliation with the American Psychological Association (APA) and his research have reflected his commitment to disenfranchised populations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Charles D. Spielberger.

As author, coauthor, or editor of more than 300 publications, Spielberger has advanced the theoretical and empirical foundations of professional psychology through his research on personality and learning; stress and emotion; assessment of anxiety, anger, and curiosity; and lifestyle factors that influence the etiology of hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer. This journal article contains a citation and biography of Charles D. Spielberger. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Lauren B. Resnick: Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Lauren B. Resnick, the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Annual report 1997.

The Annual Report of 1997 highlights APA and psychology celebrating a milestone and moving forward on important fronts including promotion of scientific psychology, advocacy for professional practice, and issues concerning the education and training of psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for distinguished scientific contributions.

This article presents citations, biographies, and selected papers of the 1998/1999 recipients of the American Psychological Association Scientific Contributions Awards that were recognized by the 1998 Board of Scientific Affairs and the Committee on Scientific Awards. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Elliot Aronson: Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions.

This article discusses Elliot Aronson's life work as the winner of the 1998/1999 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)