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Studied the critical points made in 402 reviews of 153 papers submitted to 12 editors of American Psychological Association journals. Criticisms dealt with all steps in research activity from early conceptualizing to final writing. Typically, 2 reviews of the same paper had no critical point in common. Recommendations about editorial decisions showed hardly any agreement. (JS)

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council of Representatives (February 17-19, 2006, Washington, DC; and August 17 and 21, 2006, New Orleans, LA) and of the 2006 meetings of the Board of Directors (February, June, August, and December) are provided. These minutes are the official record of the actions of the American Psychological Association taken during the year by both the Board of Directors and the Council of Representatives.

The article announces that American Psychologist invites submissions for a special issue on psychology's role in social transformation, including research, advocacy, and practice that foregrounds psychologists' roles as agents of positive social change.

The article offers information on manuscript Submission for special issue on "Rendered Invisible: Are Asian Americans a Model or Marginalized Minority?" of the periodical. Topics discussed include information on aims to provide a synthesis of theory, research, and policy focused on Asian Americans; information on manuscripts; and information on discrimination across a range of Asian American groups.

The article offers information on manuscript Submission for special issue on "Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Translation to Action," of the periodical. Topics discussed include information on aim to demonstrate the significance and relevance of psychological research and practice; information on Letter of Intent; and information on Abstracts.

The article presents an invitation by the journal "American Psychologist" for authors to submit articles about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

The article presents an invitation by the journal "American Psychologist" for authors to submit articles on whether Asian Americans are a model or marginalized minority.

Presents the 2011 reports from the Annual Meetings of the Regional Psychological Associations. The following Associations are featured: The Eastern Psychological Association, Midwestern Psychological Association, New England Psychological Association, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Southeastern Psychological Association, Southwestern Psychological Association, Western Psychological Association, and the Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology.

Beverly Greene, recipient of the Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, has a long history of distinguished contributions in the public interest through her research, scholarship, teaching, practice, and consultation. Her work raises the visibility of many populations that have been overlooked and marginalized in the broader society as well as within psychology and offers new models for theoretical, empirical, and practical approaches. Her mentorship has reached innumerable people around the world, and her creative and influential contributions have moved the field in new directions. Provided here are a citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Greene's works. Also provided is her paper, entitled "The use and abuse of religious beliefs in dividing and conquering between socially marginalized groups: The same-sex marriage debate," a version of which she delivered at the American Psychological Association's annual convention.

Presents a short biography of the winner of the American Psychological Association's Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award. The 2012 winner is Cynthia J. Najdowski for an outstanding research paper that examines how jurors' judgments are influenced by a juvenile defendant's confession and status as intellectually disabled. Through the use of a mock trial experiment, the research revealed that jurors discounted a juvenile's coerced confession and sometimes used intellectual disability as a mitigating factor. Attribution theory and the discounting principle were used to identify the psychological mechanisms underlying this effect. The paper, titled "Understanding Jurors' Judgments in Cases Involving Juvenile Defendants," was published in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law in October 2011 and was the basis for Najdowski's selection as the recipient of the 2012 Psi Chi/APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award. Bette L. Bottoms, PhD, served as faculty supervisor. Najdowski's Award citation and a selected bibliography are also presented.

Presents the text of the American Psychological Association's Statement on the Disclosure of Test Data. Areas addressed by the statement include access to data; informing the test's taker of the purpose, use, and results; data dissemination; copyright interests; conforming to regulatory statutes and mandates; and the role of psychologists in forensic contexts and in obtaining test data and materials. (GR)

These minutes are the official record of the actions of the American Psychological Association taken during the year by both the Board of Directors (the Board) and the Council of Representatives (Council). The roll of representatives was called at each Council meeting, and more than a quorum answered to their names. Reference is made in these minutes to various reports, some of which will be published elsewhere. Copies of these reports were distributed to Council and are on file in the Central Office. (Contains 17 footnotes.)

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council of Representatives (February 22-24, 2008, Washington, DC; and August 13 and 17, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts) and of the 2008 meetings of the Board of Directors (February, June, August, and December) are provided. These minutes are the official record of the actions of the Association taken during the year by both the Board of Directors (the Board) and the Council of Representatives (Council). The main topical headings are: (1) Minutes of Meetings; (2) Elections, Awards, Membership, and Human Resources; (3) Ethics; (4) Board of Directors; (5) Divisions and State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations; (6) Organization of the APA; (7) Publications and Communications; (8) Convention Affairs; (9) Educational Affairs; (10) Professional Affairs; (11) Scientific Affairs; (12) Public Interest; (13) Ethnic Minority Affairs; (14) International Affairs; (15) Central Office; and (16) Financial Affairs.

This report is designed to keep you up-to-date on APA's priorities, ongoing activities, and annual special events. This issue contains APA Directorate reports, the President's report, and the Treasurer's report.

Since World War II, American psychology's role in health care has significantly expanded. This was formally recognized in 2001 when the membership of the American Psychological Association (APA) approved a bylaw change in its mission statement to include the word health. An accumulating body of research demonstrates and recent reviews conclude that psychological factors are primary in health and in illnesses. This article proposes a vision of psychology that endorses a bio-psycho-socio-cultural model of health research and interventions. The author provides 4 definitions of health, reviews selected psychology health research and interventions, summarizes APA's recent health-related activities, and presents 5 policy recommendations for consideration and debate.