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51992Volume 5, Issue4July 1992

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The Observer is the online magazine of the Association for Psychological Science and covers matters affecting the research, academic, and applied disciplines of psychology. The magazine reports on issues of interest to psychologist scientists worldwide and disseminates information about the activities, policies, and scientific values of APS.

APS members receive a monthly Observer newsletter that covers the latest content in the magazine. Members also may access the online archive of Observer articles going back to 1988.

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  • A Perfect Wave

    Like the San Diego surf, the fourth annual APS convention in San Diego has come and gone, leaving behind traces of nearly perfect waves of scientific information in addition to fond memories shared by many. Nearly 2,000 members and others registered to enjoy the three-day feast of lectures, symposia, and posters presenting the best of psychological science. And what a great feast it was — served up by the APS program Committee consisting of Tom Nelson (Chair), Judy DeLoache, Andy Baum, Paul Gold, and Gene Stone (Posters Chair). Attendees had the luxury of choosing from over 60 speaker sessions covering most major topics in the behavioral sciences. Smooth Sailing Every day-time hour of the convention provided one or more invited addresses or symposia. There were 21 major invited addresses, with three followed by invited commentaries.

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