HISTORY OF THE PSYCHONOMIC-SOCIETY .3. THE MEETINGS OF THE PSYCHONOMIC-SOCIETY

A primary function of the Psychonomic Society, founded in 1959, has be en the conduct of scientific meetings. Its first 37 meetings have been held in 18 different cities, St. Louis being the most popular with ii meetings. The 5 Chicago meetings have been held at 5 different sites. Although there have been some changes in format and procedure, there has been a general adherence to guidelines laid down by the Society's founders whereby the format is kept simple, with a strong emphasis on the communication of results of scientific research.