Which of the following statements is not true?
A) During psychology's early years, many professional journals were hesitant to publish research articles written by women.
B) Women were barred from the national professional association of psychologists when it was first formed.
C) During psychology's early years, some colleges refused to grant degrees in psychology to women.
D) Teaching positions at universities were often closed to women during psychology's early years.

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Women were not barred from the national professional association of psychologists when it was first formed. In fact, women were among the founding members of the American Psychological Association in 1892. However, they did face discrimination and barriers in other areas of psychology during its early years, as described in statements A, C, and D.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not True