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Psychology needs to remain attentive to how it is organized and applied to contemporary societal issues.

— Saths Cooper

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Source: Cooper mentioned this while reflecting on the legacy of psychology in apartheid South Africa, arguing that the discipline must continually examine its role in society and work toward justice.
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