The American psychologist
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Presents an obituary for Lee B. Sechrest, who died after a long illness at his home in Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of October 10, 2015. Sechrest was a well-known expert on research methodology, measurement, and evaluation.
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The American psychologist · Apr 2016
Black and blue: Exploring racial bias and law enforcement in the killings of unarmed black male civilians.
In late 2014, a series of highly publicized police killings of unarmed Black male civilians in the United States prompted large-scale social turmoil. In the current review, we dissect the psychological antecedents of these killings and explain how the nature of police work may attract officers with distinct characteristics that may make them especially well-primed for negative interactions with Black male civilians. ⋯ By separating the moving parts of the phenomenon, we provide a more fine-grained analysis of the factors that may have contributed to the killings. In doing so, we endeavor to more effectively identify and develop solutions to eradicate excessive use of force during interactions between "Black" (unarmed Black male civilians) and "Blue" (law enforcement).
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Presents an obituary for Roger Alan Myers, who passed away September 13, 2015, in Stuart, Florida, at age 85. Meyers was a long-time national leader of counseling psychology.