APA and public policy: Should we change our tax-exempt status?

Presents statements of 6 distinguished psychologists, who consider the advantages and disadvantages of changing the American Psychological Association's (APA) tax-exempt status from 501 (c)(3) to 501 (c)(6), and an attitude questionnaire for members to return. 501 (c)(3) explicitly forbids participation in partisan politics, while 501 (c)(6) permits activities meant to influence state and federal legislation and allows more visible, active interaction between APA, its constituent bodies, and all government and social agencies. Contributions focus primarily on APA's goals, the manner in which such goals are determined and accomplished, and the role of APA and its constituent members in public affairs and policy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)