Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association

The 1940 meetings of the Western Psychological Association were held June 14 and 15 at the University of California at Los Angeles. A total of 174 persons registered, and 37 papers were presented. At the business meeting positive action was taken on two items. A resolution calling for the support of the "American Standard" Work and Assistance Act, H. R. 8615, having to do with relief appropriations for professional workers, was passed. A motion that a committee be appointed to investigate what functions psychologists should fulfill in national military organizations in times of peace and war in the interests of national defense evoked considerable discussion. It was finally passed, amended to read that the task had to do also with the preservation of peace, and with the understanding that this act did not assume that our participation in the war is inevitable. The motion also authorized the committee to advise, consult, and cooperate with the American Psychological Association, the National Research Council, and other organizations as may be necessary for the development and effectuation of plans. Retiring President Howard R. Taylor addressed the assembly on the topic; "Dimensions of Scholastic Aptitude." A symposium was held which was attended by about 140 persons. The topic was: "Should Departments of Psychology Have a Service Function in the College Personnel and Mental Hygiene Program?" Papers are listed by title, with authors. Abstracts for the program are listed alphabetically by author.