Coalition of behavioral science learned societies
Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences| Abbreviation | FABBS |
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| Formation | 1981 |
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| Founder | George Mandler, President; Ruby Takanishi, Executive Director |
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| Headquarters | 1200 New York Ave., NW, Ste 459, Washington, D.C. 20005 |
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President | Jeff Zacks |
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Past-President | Philip Rubin |
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Vice President | Adriana Galván |
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Publication | Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences |
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| Website | fabbs.org |
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Formerly called | Federation of Behavioral, Psychological, and Cognitive Sciences |
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The Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (abbreviated FABBS) is a Washington, D.C.–based coalition of learned societies dedicated to psychology and related behavioral sciences. Its official journal is Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, which is published by SAGE Publications.[1]
The group's stated purpose is to help improve human potential and well-being through supporting mind, brain and behavioral sciences. Functionally, FABBS communicates both to policymakers and the public about basic and applied research in these areas.[2]
History
The Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences was founded in 1981 as the Federation of Behavioral, Psychological, and Cognitive Sciences. Its founding president was George Mandler.[3] In 2004, the organization established the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral & Brain Sciences.[4] In 2009, the organization was renamed to its current name, and the Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral & Brain Sciences was renamed the FABBS Foundation. In 2015, the FABBS Foundation was merged into the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences.[5]
Members
Member societies of FABBS include:
Each society that is a member of FABBS pays dues to the organization to support its work.[6]
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