Message from the President.

The Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science is the fourth venture in journal publication of the Canadian Psychological Association. The first was the Bulletin, a modest little quarterly which from 1940 to 1946 served the association as an embryonic scientific journal and newsletter. By 1946 the number of reports of scholarly and scientific works which it received indicated clearly that a proper scientific journal was required. Hence, in 1947 the association undertook its second, but first major journal publishing venture, the Canadian Journal of Psychology. This replaced the Bulletin. In 1950, the association established another journal to serve as a house organ and named it the Canadian Psychologist. In May 1967, the association decided that if funds could be found, a journal devoted to theory, research, and application in the areas of psychology concerned with social problems would be established and called the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. In January 1968 President W. H. Coons reported the gratifying news that the Canada Council had agreed to provide the needed funds. With the wholehearted support of the members of the association the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science should soon become a sister of the Canadian Journal of Psychology of which the Canadian psychological community can be justly proud. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Psychologie Canadienne--1969.

At the 1968 annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association the President announced that the Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science would publish its first issue in January 1969. Undoubtedly this new journal will attract the attention of psychologists who formerly submitted articles to the Canadian Psychologist. Consequently, the editorial office of the Canadian Psychologist wishes to state its editorial policy in order that all writers be informed as to the objectives of the journal. The Canadian Psychologist will continue to publish the official affairs and proceedings of the Canadian Psychological Association, as well as notes and comments on psychological matters. In addition it will accept evaluative reviews, expressions of opinions and articles related to historical or theoretical questions. The editorial office wishes to encourage particularly French speaking psychologists to submit articles more frequently. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Canadian Psychologist--1969.

At the 1968 annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association the President announced that the Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science would publish its first issue in January 1969. Undoubtedly this new journal will attract the attention of psychologists who formerly submitted articles to the Canadian Psychologist. Consequently, the editorial office of the Canadian Psychologist wishes to state its editorial policy in order that all writers be informed as to the objectives of the journal. The Canadian Psychologist will continue to publish the official affairs and proceedings of the Canadian Psychological Association, as well as notes and comments on psychological matters. In addition it will accept evaluative reviews, expressions of opinions and articles related to historical or theoretical questions. The editorial office wishes to encourage particularly French speaking psychologists to submit articles more frequently. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

éditorial.

Restates the editorial policies for the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science in light of the recent restructuring of the journals of the Canadian Psychological Association. The major goal of the current editorial staff is to maintain the high quality established by the previous editor. The Journal is committed to publishing original research from any applied area of behavioural science. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial.

Restates the editorial policies for the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science in light of the recent restructuring of the journals of the Canadian Psychological Association. The major goal of the current editorial staff is to maintain the high quality established by the previous editor. The Journal is committed to publishing original research from any applied area of behavioural science. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial.

The recent decision by the Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychological Association to discontinue the Canadian Psychological Review requires a restructuring of the editorial policies of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. We shall continue to give primary emphasis to the publication of original research from any applied area of behavioural science. However, beginning in 1979, we shall also accept theoretical and review articles in applied fields of psychology, and brief comments on important psychological issues that arise within the applied area. Page limitations and editor's prejudice will discourage comments on specific previously published articles with the inevitable reply, rejoinder, etc., etc. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Rapports Annuels.

Presents the Annual Reports of the Canadian Psychological Association. Annual Reports for the following include: Report of the Election Committee; Editor's Annual Report--Volume X--1969; Canadian Journal of Psychology Editor's Annual Report for 1969, Volume 23; Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science Annual Report from May 1969-May 1970; Advisory Committee on Aging Annual Report 1969-1970; and the Report of the Advisor in Criminology to the Board of Directors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Mot d'adieu de la rédactrice en chef.

Upon the occassion of the last issue under his responsibility, the outgoing editor of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science expresses his gratitude to editorial committee members, collaborators and advisors who have contributed to the success of the journal. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Acknowledgement from Robert J. Vallerand, associate editor from 1984 to 1993.

In the autumn of 1984, Professor Adrien Pinard, then associate editor (and as such responsible for French language content) of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, fell suddenly ill and asked me to stand in for a few months. I gladly agreed, without knowing, however, that the endeavour would last more than nine years. Indeed, from 1984 to 1993, I have had the pleasure to serve the scientific community in psychology, particularly by assuming editorial responsibilities for the French language edition of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. Now that the adventure has ended, I wish to thank certain people. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Remerciements de Robert J. Vallerand, rédacteur associé de 1984 à 1993.

In the autumn of 1984, Professor Adrien Pinard, then associate editor (and as such responsible for French language content) of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, fell suddenly ill and asked me to stand in for a few months. I gladly agreed, without knowing, however, that the endeavour would last more than nine years. Indeed, from 1984 to 1993, I have had the pleasure to serve the scientific community in psychology, particularly by assuming editorial responsibilities for the French language edition of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. Now that the adventure has ended, I wish to thank certain people. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Annual Reports.

Presents the Annual Reports of the Canadian Psychological Association. Annual Reports for the following include: Report of the Election Committee; Editor's Annual Report--Volume X--1969; Canadian Journal of Psychology Editor's Annual Report for 1969, Volume 23; Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science Annual Report from May 1969-May 1970; Advisory Committee on Aging Annual Report 1969-1970; and the Report of the Advisor in Criminology to the Board of Directors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Park Olof Davidson: 1937-1980.

The distinguished career of Park Davidson came to a tragic end when he and his wife, Sheena, were killed in an automobile accident on December 21, 1980. The impact of this shattering event is not yet fully comprehended by the community of psychologists in Canada, but we know how sorely his friendship, inspiration, and guidance will be missed. Park had served as Editor of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science since 1974. Park enjoyed many other distinctions as a professional psychologist, academician, and research scientist. He served a distinguished term as President of the Canadian Psychological Association. Still a young man, he had already been President of the Psychological Association of Alberta and Chairman of the Advisory Council of Provincial Associations of Psychology, in addition to providing wise counsel for many other professional organizations, government agencies, community organizations, and universities. As well as being editor of several of these volumes, Park was a vigorous research scientist whose interests and publications ranged through stress management, pain, alcoholism, parent-infant interaction, and programme evaluation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Rapports annuels: Rapports des comités.

Presents annual reports from committees of the Canadian Psychological Association. The individual committees included are: Accreditation Committee; By-laws, Rules and Procedures Committee; Continuing Education Committee; Convention Committee; Committee on Education and Training; Elections Committee; Committee on Ethics; Committee on Fellows and Honorary President; International Relations Committee; Membership Committee; Nominating Committee; Professional Affairs Committee; Public Information Committee; Publications Committee; Scientific Affairs Committee; Committee on Sections; and Committee on the Status of Women. Sections reports are also provided, including: Behavioural Science and Applications in the Military; Brain and Behaviour; Community Psychology; Health Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Programme Evaluation; Psychological Gerontology; Psychology and Religion; Psychology of Sport and Physical Fitness; Psychophysiology; Social Responsibility; and Women and Psychology. Following the sections reports, division reports are presented. The individual divisions are: Applied Division and Experimental Division. Finally, journal reports are provided, including: Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne and Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences/Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Annual reports: Committee reports.

Presents annual reports from committees of the Canadian Psychological Association. The individual committees included are: Accreditation Committee; By-laws, Rules and Procedures Committee; Continuing Education Committee; Convention Committee; Committee on Education and Training; Elections Committee; Committee on Ethics; Committee on Fellows and Honorary President; International Relations Committee; Membership Committee; Nominating Committee; Professional Affairs Committee; Public Information Committee; Publications Committee; Scientific Affairs Committee; Committee on Sections; and Committee on the Status of Women. Sections reports are also provided, including: Behavioural Science and Applications in the Military; Brain and Behaviour; Community Psychology; Health Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Programme Evaluation; Psychological Gerontology; Psychology and Religion; Psychology of Sport and Physical Fitness; Psychophysiology; Social Responsibility; and Women and Psychology. Following the sections reports, division reports are presented. The individual divisions are: Applied Division and Experimental Division. Finally, journal reports are provided, including: Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne and Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences/Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Farewell from the editor.

As I put the final touches on the contents of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science for October 1993 (No. 4 of Volume 25), it has come to my attention that this is the last issue that will be published under my Editorship. I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to numerous people who have made important contributions to the quality of the Journal, and specifically to Volumes 22, 23, 24 and 25 which were published under my Editorship. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Report of the Secretary-Treasurer.

Presents the report of the Secretary-Treasurer for the Canadian Psychological Association. Topics are discussed according to general information, grants, and membership. Some of the general information includes: Dr. Virginia Douglas and the Secretary-Treasurer represented the Association at the National Science and Engineering Conference, a body representing social sciences in Canada and sponsored by the Chemical Institute of Canada. Some of the information regarding grants include: the CPA's appreciation to the Canada Council for its grant of $16,000.00 in support of the operations of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science for 1970. Some of the information regarding membership includes: The Membership Committee identifying representatives on all college and university campuses. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

From the Editor's Desk.

I assumed editorial responsibilities for the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science shortly after the sudden and tragic death of Park Davidson, the previous editor. Although I was encouraged to write an editorial then, as is customary for incoming editors, I declined the invitation, stating that there would be no change in policy. Now, three years later, an editorial is in order. Many policy changes have been made, and they need to be summarized. Despite any changes in policy, the content and focus of the Journal remain unchanged since Park's editorship and virtually unchanged from that proposed in its founding. Editorial policy changes are discussed accordingly. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial.

With this volume, the 47-year old Canadian Journal of Psychology takes a new name and makes a renewed commitment. In retitling the journal the Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, the intention is to reflect more clearly what has always been the major goal of the journal--to publish the best new research in experimental psychology, both Canadian and international, in both French and English. I am honoured to become the tenth editor of the major journal for experimental psychology in Canada. CJP has served the field very well; my primary goal is to ensure that CJEP continues to do so. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Editorial.

Presents a reaffirmation of the goals of the Canadian Journal of Psychology. The primary objective of the Canadian Journal of Psychology is to provide a vehicle for the communication of scientific research in general experimental psychology. The editor hopes to encourage Canadian experimental psychologists to take pride in their Journal, and submit their quality work to it. The Journal will continue to maintain a small and selective book review section, and it will maintain its short report section. There is no question that there is ample material to fill the pages of the Journal and make it interesting. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)