The American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS) are two of the largest organizations of professional psychologists. Many psychologists are members of and contribute to both organizations. Karen has been working in the cognitive neurosciences area for several years and as a new Ph.D., with limited funds can only afford membership in one organization this year. As a researcher with no clinical interests, she may be better suited for _____________ .
A. APA, due to the organizations strong emphasis on research
B. APS, due to the organizations strong emphasis on research
C. neither APA nor APS, as they are both clinically oriented
D. neither one over the other, as they both have a similar focus
B. APS, due to the organizations strong emphasis on research
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a. farsighted. b. nearsighted. c. hearing impaired. d. developmentally delayed.
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a. mildly distressing. b. moderately distressing. c. extremely distressing. d. tolerable.
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a. quota b. snowball c. heterogeneity d. expert
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