President’s Column: Media Psychology and Technology 2014: A Call to Action
Leadership will shape the future of the Society for Media Psychology and Technology.
President-Elect’s Column: Sense of Presence
A modern-day lament is that we no longer connect with each other or put the technology away long enough to enjoy a face-to-face conversation.
Past President’s Column: Focus on Technology: Electronic Health Records
Many advantages are associated with incorporating EHR systems into one’s practice.
APA Council of Representatives Report, February 2014 Meeting
A major portion of the Council meeting focused on fine tuning APA’s governance structure in follow up to the August 2013 Council meeting.
The Amplifier Magazine: New Name, New Look, New Possibilities
The WordPress version provides a much better online presence with many new features befitting our mission as a Society for Media Psychology and Technology.
Capturing the Psychological Moment: The Photopsychology of Erinn Cosby
The symbiosis of photographs and psychology in the eye of an expert.
How Protest Movements Shape What Media Reports and Their Impact on Protests’ Success
Protesters’ attempts to gain media attention may be a double-edge sword as critical coverage can have negative effects on protest movements.
Army Releases Virtual Battle Space 3 Computer Game
The latest gaming program for the Army.
Military’s New Fathers to Facilitate Synchronous Family Systems
Historical evidence, current status, and future developments of media program formats for training new fathers in the military are examined.
Equity, Technology and Narrowing the Digital Divide
To adequately educate our students they will need access to technology at schools and homes.
My Love Affair with Writing
My unusual entry into the writing world has enriched my life by opening doors that I had never anticipated.
Advertising Effects of e-cigarettes on Youth: Why Media Psychologists Should Care
Have e-cigarettes risen from the ashes?
Heroism’s Ambiguities: A Review of the Film Lone Survivor
True horror in an actual Navy Seals mission impossible, amid ambiguous heroism.
Loudmouth With Heart Provides Salvation: A Review of Bar Rescue
After seeing Taffer’s assessment, owners, managers, and staff in the bars rescued in the series exhibit such emotions as pride, shame, guilt, and anger.
Think for Yourself: A Review of Mind Your Mind
Mind Your Mind proves to be a useful (if brief) introduction to the potential perils of modern persuasive techniques.
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