Abstract: | Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent or Institutional Practice in the Private Sector. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. This award recognizes outstanding service delivery by a licensed psychologist who is primarily engaged in the practice of psychology in a private sector setting. The award is intended to recognize outstanding practitioners in psychology. The 2007 recipient of this award is Melba J. T. Vasquez. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |