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1
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What’s the APA, and when was it formed?

A

American Psychological Association

It was born at the famous conference arranged by G. Stanley Hall at Clark University, in 1892.

APA now has over 150,000 members

2
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What are the major Canadian psychology-related associations?

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Canadian Psychology Association (CPA)

Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS)

Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN-ACN)

3
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Which field of Psychology do most psychologists work in?

A

Clinical Psychology; who assess or treat people with psychological problems

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