The organization originally formed as APGA and later became AACD by 1992 is now known as which association?

The organization originally formed as APGA and later became AACD by 1992 is now known as which association?

• A. AACD
• B. AMCD
• C. ACA
• D. APA

Answer: (C)

The progression shows how the organization’s scope evolved over time. It started as the American Personnel and Guidance Association, reflecting a focus on guidance professionals. As the field broadened to encompass wider counseling and development work, the group renamed itself the American Association of Counseling and Development (AACD) by 1992. In 1992, to align with the broader identity of the profession, it adopted the current name American Counseling Association, which is the name used today. So the association in question is the American Counseling Association. Other options point to related or distinct groups: AMCD is a separate division within ACA, not the umbrella organization itself, and APA is a different association for psychology.

The progression shows how the organization’s scope evolved over time. It started as the American Personnel and Guidance Association, reflecting a focus on guidance professionals. As the field broadened to encompass wider counseling and development work, the group renamed itself the American Association of Counseling and Development (AACD) by 1992. In 1992, to align with the broader identity of the profession, it adopted the current name American Counseling Association, which is the name used today. So the association in question is the American Counseling Association.

Other options point to related or distinct groups: AMCD is a separate division within ACA, not the umbrella organization itself, and APA is a different association for psychology.