What: American Psychological Association 111th Annual Convention
Where: Most sessions " Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Press room " Crowne Plaza Hotel, Other sessions " Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre, Fairmont Royal York, Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
When: August 7 " 10, 2003
Press Room: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Board Room, Lobby Level
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Expected attendance: 10,000
Featured Programs
Thursday, August 7
¨ SARS " The Medical Response and Public Health Challenge " What is known about the virus that causes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the course of the disease and why the epidemic caused so much fear and anxiety. Time: 9:00 " 10:50 AM Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Meeting Room Level, Meeting Room 701B Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/sars.html
Friday, August 8
¨ Risk of Neurological Injuries and Diseases in Different Populations are Examined As Well As the Types of Screening Methods Needed " According to the experts, certain sports, occupations and environmental conditions put people at risk for head injuries and neurological disorders, and developing good screening tools can help with early detection and tailor the best treatments.
Time: 2:00 " 2:50 PM Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Exhibit Hall Level, Reception Hall 801APress Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/neurodiseases.html
Saturday, August 9
¨ Psychology Addresses the Problem with College Admissions Tests and Offers Solution " The Rainbow Project is a test to augment the SATs that increases the prediction of college success and also reduces the differences between ethnic groups.
Time: 2:00 " 2:50 PM Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Meeting Room Level, Meeting Room 716BPress Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/rainbow.html
¨ Repercussions of Stress Overload " How our body copes with threats can ultimately ruin our health.
Time: 3:00 " 3:50 PM Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Lower Level, Reception Hall 104C Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/stressoverload.html
¨ U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D. to Speak on Building Resilience: Psychology's Role in Emergency Preparedness
Time: 4:00 " 4:30 PMLocation: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Meeting Room Level, Meeting Room 701BPress Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/carmona.html
Sunday, August 26
¨ Too Much Technology, Too Little Play " The Rise of Technology and Demise of Play in Preschool Education " Importance of Play and Dangers of Unproven Technology in Early Childhood Education.
Time: 11:00 " 12:50 AMLocation: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Street Level, Meeting Room 205CPress Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/play.html
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