Psychology Resources: Professional Associations, Helpful Internet Sites

"The American Psychological Association was founded in 1892 with 31 members and grew quickly after World War II.Today, APA has more than 115,700 members and 54 divisions in subfields of psychology. We aspire to excel as a valuable, effective and influential organization advancing psychology as a science. Our strategic goals include expanding psychology's role in advancing health and increasing recognition of psychology as a science."

"APS is the leading international organization dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders. Our members provide a richer understanding of the world through their research, teaching, and application of psychological science. We are passionate about supporting psychological scientists in these pursuits, which we do by sharing cutting-edge research across all areas of the field through our journals and conventions; promoting the integration of scientific perspectives within psychological science and with related disciplines; fostering global connections among our members; engaging the public with our research to promote broader understanding and awareness of psychological science; and advocating for increased support for psychological science in the public policy arena."

"The mission of SPSP is to advance the science, teaching, and application of social and personality psychology. SPSP members aspire to understand individuals in their social contexts for the benefit of all people."

"The Association of Black Psychologists sees its mission and destiny as the liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenment and illumination of the African Spirit."

"The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good."

"Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has been the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis."

The West Virginia Psychological Association (WVPA) was founded in 1950. Since then, it has been the principal organization for psychology in the state and functions as the affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA). WVPA has members from all counties across the state.

"The International Association of Applied Psychology is the oldest international association of psychologists. Its mission is succinctly stated in Article 1 of its Constitution: to promote the science and practice of applied psychology and to facilitate interaction and communication about applied psychology around the world."

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