American Psychological Association
                                
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                                    April 4, 2012                                
                            
                        
                                                    
                                
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                                    March 27, 2023                                
                            
                        
                            
                                            
                            
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                                    The American Psychological Association (APA), based in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. With more than 159,000 members, APA is also the largest association of psychologists worldwide.