About APAAmerican Psychological AssociationAPA_6e60bed0-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2aBased in Washington, D.C., the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 154,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.The American Psychological Association aspires to excel as a valuable, effective and influential organization advancing psychology as a science, serving as: * A uniting force for the discipline * The major catalyst for the stimulation, growth and dissemination of psychological science and practice * The primary resource for all psychologists * The premier innovator in the education, development, and training of psychological scientists, practitioners and educators * The leading advocate for psychological knowledge and practice informing policy makers and the public to improve public policy and daily living * A principal leader and global partner promoting psychological knowledge and methods to facilitate the resolution of personal, societal and global challenges in diverse, multicultural and international contexts * An effective champion of the application of psychology to promote human rights, health, well being and dignity_6e60c09c-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2aThe mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives._6e60c16e-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2aExcellenceContinual pursuit of excellenceKnowledgeKnowledge and its application based upon methods of scienceServiceOutstanding service to its members and to societySocial JusticeDiversity InclusionEthical actionEthical action in all that we doDevelopment and ApplicationEncouraging the development and application of psychology in the broadest manner_6e60c204-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2a1_6e60c290-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2aResearchPromoting research in psychology, the improvement of research methods and conditions, and the application of research findings_6e60c344-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2a2_6e60c3e4-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2aStandardsImproving the qualifications and usefulness of psychologists by establishing high standards of ethics, conduct, education, and achievement_6e60c47a-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2a3_6e60c51a-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2aKnowledgeIncreasing and disseminating psychological knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions, and publications_6e60c5c4-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2a4_6e60c66e-d29c-11e0-97b0-d6687a64ea2a2011-08-29http://www.apa.org/about/index.aspxOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net