The General Psychologist
A newsletter of Div. 1
September 2014
|Vol. 49, No. 1
Feature Article
Fifty years later: What have we learnt from the 1964 Kitty Genovese tragedy?
Examining the origin of the “bystander effect” and the societal implications since the brutal murder of Kitty Genovese.
In This Issue
- Award coordinator's report
Books, articles, career contributions, and student research are recognized through Div. 1 awards.
By Josephine Tan, PhD - The Kitty Genovese Memorial Conference
Speakers at the Kitty Genovese Memorial Conference presented new information or insights on her life, her death and positive societal changes after her tragedy.
- Call for nominations from the Fellows Committee
Become a Div. 1 fellow.
By Richard Velayo, PhD - Greetings from the president
Our program theme for 2015 is “Unified in Our Diversity: Multiple Perspectives on Psychological Science and Practice.”
By Joan C. Chrisler, PhD - The origins of Div. 1 and its presidents
A condensed summary of the history and characteristics of the past 68 presidents of Div. 1.
By Donald A. Dewsbury, PhD - Report from program chair
We look forward to offering varied programming at the 2015 APA convention.
By Maria del Pilar Grazioso, PhD - Welcome members
The division membership chair aims to attract new members and retain current members.
By Mark Sciutto, PhD - Welcome Div. 1 students.
Fill out the student survey and join the student Listserv.
By Emily Dow, PhD
Full Issue
The General Psychologist: October 2014 (PDF, 6.5MB)