The American Psychological Society was largely founded as a result of the

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The American Psychological Society was founded in 1988 by a group of psychologists who believed that the American Psychological Association (APA) was not adequately representing their interests as scientific researchers. Specifically, they felt that the APA was giving too much attention to applied psychology and not enough attention to basic scientific research. This tension between professional and scientific psychology was a key factor in the creation of the APS.

The American Psychological Society Was Largely Founded as a Result