Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology.


The Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. The 2018 recipients of the APA Scientific Contribution Awards were recognized by the 2017 Board of Scientific Affairs and selected by the 2017 Committee on Scientific Awards. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)