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CONTENTS DEGREE INSIGHT 22 Applier beware Answer these six questions before you apply to any psychology graduate program. Does TV accurately portray psychology? Rarely, according to psychologists. Here’s a look at where popular TV shows get psychology right and wrong. 18 CAREER CENTER The new academic job market With university positions in steep decline, be prepared to take your psychology research training to the wider world. How to handle a tough audience Experts share their advice on dealing with annoying, hostile or overly detailed questions when you present your research. 30 CLASS ACT Safer travels A team of human factors students could revolutionize how we drive in bad weather. 26 44 34 Meet your new advocates Solving the internship crisis and improving psychology training are among the priorities of APAGS’ newly elected leaders. 26 Does TV accurately portray psychology? 4 • gradPSYCH • September 2011 

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GradPSYCH - September 2011
Contents
Interns: Be sure to track your hours
Students often notice but only sometimes blow the whistle on peers’ ethical violations
Psychology student spearheads coming-out project
Internship application costs rise
Odd Jobs
Media Picks
Chair’s Corner
Research Roundup
Matters to a Degree
The new academic job market
Applier beware
Does TV accurately portray psychology?
Safer travels
How to handle a tough audience
Free Money for Education
Meet your new advocates
Bulletin Board
Jobs, internships, postdocs and other opportunities
The Back Page

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