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The APA was founded in July 1892 at Clark University by a group of 26 men. Its first president was G. Stanley Hall . There are currently 54 professional divisions in the APA. It is affiliated with 58 state and territorial and Canadian provincial associations. APA policy on the use of the title ''psychologist'' is contained in the General Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services: "Psychologists have a doctoral degree in psychology from an organized, sequential program in a regionally accredited university or professional school" and suggests "refer to master's-level positions as counselors, specialists, clinicians, and so forth (rather than as 'psychologists')." A definition of ''psychology'' is offered: "the study of the mind and behavior." ([http://www.apa.org/about/ APA: About Us ). Due to the dominance of Clinical Psychology in APA, several research-focussed groups having broken away from APA. These include the Psychonomic Society in 1959 (with a primarily cognitive orientation), and the Association For Psychological Science (which changed its name from the American Psychological Society in early 2006 ) in 1988 (with a broad focus on the science and research of psychology). Within APA, the Science Directorate {Link without Title} provides support and voice for psychological scientists. APA is perhaps best known for APA Style , a writing style and formatting standard widely used in the social sciences (especially psychology), and is occasionally confused with the American Psychiatric Association . SEE ALSO
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