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To Avoid “ABD,” Follow Steps 1, 2, and 3: How to Complete Your Dissertation Before a Clinical Internship
Finishing your dissertation before you leave for your internship has many benefits. First, there is the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have successfully jumped through the biggest hoop of your graduate
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Champions of Psychology: Nora Newcombe
This is an ongoing series in which highly regarded professors share advice on the successes and challenges facing graduate students. Nora S. Newcombe is a Professor of cognitive psychology and James H. Glackin Fellow at
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Educational Psychology: Looking Through a Different Window
On the first day of class, a clinical psychology classmate expressed surprise that an educational psychology student would be taking Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM). Our professor asked, “Is there some kind of rivalry that I
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The Reality of Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology has gained recognition as a result of the entertainment media’s fascination with the intersection of psychology and law. In crime dramas, the forensic psychologist is often portrayed as the omnipotent seer with the
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Champions of Psychology: Lisa Diamond
This is an ongoing series in which highly regarded professors share advice on the successes and challenges facing graduate students. Lisa M. Diamond is associate professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of
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Mentoring: Long-Distance Relationships are Worth the Trouble
There are many ways for students to acquire and maintain mentoring relationships that foster research, clinical, and other professional development. The rationale for mentoring is clear. Students benefit from the wisdom of mentors’ education and
