Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons clinical psychologists formed the American Association of Clinical Psychologists?
A) an increase in testing jobs in public schools that led to concerns that unqualified people were administering tests
B) low professional status both within psychology and in the eyes of psychiatrists
C) the failure of the American Psychological Association to meet the needs of applied psychologists
D) the need for an organization that could lobby for government funds for clinical psychology

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The American Association of Clinical Psychologists was formed for several reasons, including concerns about unqualified individuals administering tests in public schools, low professional status, and the American Psychological Association's failure to meet applied psychologists' needs. However, the formation of an organization specifically to lobby for government funds for clinical psychology was not cited as a reason for its establishment.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Reasons