Question 4: According to its 2009 vision statement, APA aspires to be “a principal leader and global

Sandy’s Response:

Addressing global challenges such as health, poverty and geopolitical violence requires globally aware partners working side-by-side. US psychology must broaden its global perspective. We could

• Define global partnership as central in APA’s strategic plan

• Integrate multicultural and cross-cultural methodology, training and practice throughout APA

• Encourage international psychologists to join APA

• Take action steps to develop paths for practica/internships outside the US

• Through MOU’s (Memoranda of Understanding), create collaborative exchanges of psychological knowledge and methods with diverse international partners.

• Focus on continuing development of strategic psychological science, training, and practice partnerships, collaborating with regional leaders, government, NGO’s and academic institutions.

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