A short review of the history of the Belgian Psychological Society.

Abstract

This review of the history of the Belgian Psychological Society was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary. It includes a report of the conditions under which the Society was created. a summary of the first four years of working, and a sketch of the major developments that haven taken place since the foundation. The review also contains information about the presidents of the Society, the members, the honorary members, and the BPS journal Psychologica Belgica. Finally, there are sections on the national and international initiatives of the Society, and on the activities organized during the academic year 1996-1997.