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Bylaws Revision, 1-20-1997.
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Revision: 1/20/97
DIVISION OF CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Division 40
of the
American Psychological Association
Article I
Name and Purpose
1. The name of this organization shall be the Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
of the American
Psychological Association.
2. [The purposes of this organization are: a) to advance the contributions
of psychology in
understanding the neurological bases of normal and dysfunctional behavior
by encouraging basic and
clinical research; b) to promote education and service in the field
of clinical neuropsychology; c) to inform
psychologists, members of related scientific disciplines, and the general
public of the results of current
research and service activities relating to clinical neuropsychology;
d) to advocate and promote the
concerns of neuropsychologists within the organizational structure
of the American Psychological
Association and the community at large.] The mission of the Division
of Clinical Neuropsychology of the
American Psychological Association is to enhance the understanding
of brain-behavior relationships
and the application of such knowledge to human problems. The Division
addresses this mission
through the advancement of clinical neuropsychological practice, scientific
research, and professional
education in the public interest. The goals derived from this mission
are to be achieved in cooperation
with the American Psychological Association, other professional organizations,
and the general
public.
Article II
Membership
1. There shall be three categories of membership in the Division of
Clinical
Neuropsychology:[Member, Fellow and] Associate, Member, and Fellow.
2. The minimum qualifications for election to the category of Associate
shall be:
a. Associate membership in the American Psychological Association;
b. Interest in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology.
3. The minimum qualifications for election to the category of Member shall be:
a. Attainment of the category of Member or Fellow of the American Psychological Association;
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