title: Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology.
abstract: The Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. The 2016 recipients of the APA Scientific Contribution Awards were recognized by the 2015 Board of Scientific Affairs and selected by the 2015 Committee on Scientific Awards. Members of the committee were Scott M. Monroe, PhD (Chair); Susan Goldin-Meadow, PhD; James Grau, PhD; Hazel R. Markus, PhD; Karen A. Matthews, PhD; and Linda Smith, PhD. (PsycINFO Database Record